Key Tools & Techniques for Project Managers

Great project managers are only as effective as the tools they use. Get hands-on experience with WBS, Gantt Charts, Risk Registers, RACI Matrices, and more and leave with practical templates ready for your next project.

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Requirements

  • Basic project management knowledge recommended

  • PM Basics 101 or equivalent experience is helpful

  • No college degree required

  • Open to current and aspiring project managers in any industry

  • If you want to work more efficiently and confidently on your next project, this course is for you.

What to expect from this course

Knowing the theory is one thing. Having the right tool in your hands at the right moment — that is what separates project managers who deliver from those who scramble.

This 1-day hands-on workshop gives you practical experience with the most essential charts, matrices, and planning tools in the project management profession. Work Breakdown Structures. Gantt Charts. Agile Release Plans. Risk Registers. SWOT Analysis. Probability and Impact Matrices. RACI Matrices. Communication Management Plans. You will build them, use them, and understand exactly when and why to deploy each one.

You will leave with a complete toolkit of practical templates and the confidence to apply them on your very next project — whether you manage construction projects in the Mid-South, lead IT initiatives at a Memphis healthcare system, or coordinate logistics at a Fortune 500 company.

Best for: Current and aspiring project managers who want to strengthen their toolkit and work more efficiently.

The Curriculum

Module 1: Planning & Scheduling Tools

  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): breaking a project into manageable components

  • Gantt Charts: visualizing timelines, dependencies, and milestones

  • Agile Release Planning: planning deliverables in agile and hybrid environments

  • Project Charter and Project Budget (Cost Management Plan): building the foundation

  • Project Schedule development: sequencing activities and setting realistic timelines

  • Stakeholder Management Plan: identifying who needs what and when

Module 2: Risk & Decision-Making Tools

Module 3: Communication & Responsibility Tools

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I started my journey:

In IT and project management over two decades ago. Since then, I have founded 93 Octane, LLC, served as President of PMI Memphis, earned my PMP® certification, and built Duvoll Education into Memphis' premier PMI Authorized Training Partner.

My commitment:

To make quality project management training accessible, practical, and delivered by people who have actually done the work. Every course I design is built on one belief — that when Memphis professionals grow, Memphis grows.

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I started my journey:

In IT and project management over two decades ago. Since then, I have founded 93 Octane, LLC, served as President of PMI Memphis, earned my PMP® certification, and built Duvoll Education into Memphis' premier PMI Authorized Training Partner.

My commitment:

To make quality project management training accessible, practical, and delivered by people who have actually done the work. Every course I design is built on one belief — that when Memphis professionals grow, Memphis grows.

Unlock your learning journey now!

Invest in your career with Memphis' most comprehensive PMP boot camp. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees.

$

549

$

499

This Course includes:

  • 1 full day of in-person instruction (Memphis, TN)

  • PMI-aligned course materials and reference guide

  • Full toolkit of ready-to-use templates (WBS, Gantt, Risk Register, RACI, Communication Plan)

  • Certificate of Completion from Duvoll Education

  • Alumni network access and post-workshop support

Your Future, Together

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about enrolling, preparing, and passing your PMI certification exam with Duvoll Education.

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What is Duvoll Education?

Duvoll Education is a PMI Authorized Training Partner based in Memphis, Tennessee. We've been delivering in-person project management certification boot camps since 2008, helping professionals earn their PMP, CAPM, PMI-CP, and PMI-ACP credentials through expert instruction, proven curriculum, and personalized support.

Am I eligible for PMP certification?

What if I don't pass my exam within 30 days?

Are classes in-person or online?

Who are your instructors?

Can my company pay for this training?

What's included in the boot camp?

Your Future, Together

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about enrolling, preparing, and passing your PMI certification exam with Duvoll Education.

Still Have Questions?

Schedule a Free Consultation

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What is Duvoll Education?

Duvoll Education is a PMI Authorized Training Partner based in Memphis, Tennessee. We've been delivering in-person project management certification boot camps since 2008, helping professionals earn their PMP, CAPM, PMI-CP, and PMI-ACP credentials through expert instruction, proven curriculum, and personalized support.

Am I eligible for PMP certification?

What if I don't pass my exam within 30 days?

Are classes in-person or online?

Who are your instructors?

Can my company pay for this training?

What's included in the boot camp?

Your Future, Together

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about enrolling, preparing, and passing your PMI certification exam with Duvoll Education.

Still Have Questions?

Schedule a Free Consultation

profile pic
profile pic
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What is Duvoll Education?

Duvoll Education is a PMI Authorized Training Partner based in Memphis, Tennessee. We've been delivering in-person project management certification boot camps since 2008, helping professionals earn their PMP, CAPM, PMI-CP, and PMI-ACP credentials through expert instruction, proven curriculum, and personalized support.

Am I eligible for PMP certification?

What if I don't pass my exam within 30 days?

Are classes in-person or online?

Who are your instructors?

Can my company pay for this training?

What's included in the boot camp?