SimulTrain®
SimulTrain®
SimulTrain® is a multimedia project management simulation which allows the trainees to experience – within a few hours – typical situations and challenges encountered in most projects.
Various multimedia-driven interactions create a stressful but realistic project environment
An opportunity for practicing (not only planning) and execute a project
Integrated feedbacks allow learning from their own mistakes
Simultrain integrates all factors of project management, including the human factor
Delivery
Languages
SimulTrain® is available in more than 20 languages.
Delivery and duration
SimulTrain® is an instructor-led serious game – “played” in an on-site or virtual classroom with groups of 3-4 people
The simulation lasts for about 7 hours including the phases of planning, execution, and debriefing.
In most cases, the simulation is split into two parts over two days and combined with other learning activities such as company-specific case studies.
Introduction for trainers
For trainers who wish to use SimulTrain®, STS organizes initiation sessions “Discover SimulTrain®” of approx. 2 hours per web conference.
28 July 2 pm
16 Aug 1pm
25 Aug 2pm
29 Sept 10am
4 Oct 10am
27 Oct - 2pm
24 Nov 2pm
15 Nov 1pm
30 June 2pm
24 May 10am
26 May 2pm
Audience
Project managers learn to apply their knowledge and review their decisions with the help of an experienced trainer.
Junior project managers learn how a project is to be planned and executed.
Senior project managers can review their way of doing project management and challenge themselves to new perspectives.
Prerequisites
1
Basic knowledge about project management.
Basic knowledge about project management.
Learning objectives
With the help of the project management simulation, participants will be able to:
Plan project resources
Use project management tools
Control the progress of a project
Make team decisions, also in stressful environment
React properly in typical situations of project management
Methodology
In teams of 3 to 4 people
Learners play the role of the project manager
The teams have to plan and execute a typical mid-sized project
Furthermore, they can track the evolution of the costs, the schedule, the quality as well as the human factors.
Content
- Project planning
- Resource allocation
- Project execution
- Decision making
- Measuring and project controlling
- Reporting
- Team management
