Project Management (MDP- PM) 2025 will be conducted from 18 Aug to 23 Aug 25. Working hours will be from 0830 h to 1700 h with one hour lunch break from 1330-1430 h.
For registration and further information, please refer to the provided brochure and joining instructions for the MDP-PM 2025.
Topic | Content | Contact Periods |
Project Formulation & Planning | Introduction to PM, Project Life Cycle, Feasibility Study and Detailed Project Report, Project Plan, Work Breakdown Structure, Task Responsibility Matrix, Project Schedule. | 4 |
Network Analysis | Evolution of Network, CPM & PERT, drawing of AON and AON networks, precedence relationships, analysis of networks, Forward Pass, Backward Pass, Critical Path & Activities, Floats. | 4 |
Time Estimation | Single & Three Time Estimates, Determination of Project Duration in PERT using MS Excel. | 2 |
Resource Optimisation and Schedule Compression Techniques | Concept of Resource Levelling and Smoothing, fast tracking, cost vs time conflict, concept of crashing a network with specified Normal and Crash Cost, analysis of project duration vis-à-vis cost | 2 |
PM Software | Utilization of MS Project software including initialization, calendar setting, generation of Gantt Chart, resource definition and allocation, resource optimisation, resource sharing, crashing and overtime using MS Project, creation of PM reports and dashboards. | 10 |
Project Monitoring and Control | Financial management of project using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) utilizing, Earned Value, Cost Variance and Schedule Variance and indices. | 4 |
Project Risk Management and Competencies | Risk Identification, Prioritisation and Contingency Plans. Concept of PM competencies as per IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB) global standard. | 4 |
The course is designed for 42 participants.
The duration of the MDP PM is six days.
Working hours will be from 0830 h to 1700 h with one hour lunch break from 1330-1430 h.
At the College of Defence Management, we are dedicated to moulding the next generation of leaders by seamlessly blending the realms of defence and strategic management.
An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Major General Harsh Chhibber was commissioned into the Army Service Corps in December 1988. His distinguished career is marked by academic excellence, steering technology absorption and a passion for adventure.
Throughout his service, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Public Policy along with two M.Phil degrees in Business Management and Public Administration. His dedication to professional development is further evidenced by his qualifications on the Technical Staff Officers Course(TSOC), Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC), and the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA).
Major General Chhibber’s military experience is vast and encompasses various important assignments in Eastern, Northern and Western Sectors including command of the Para ASC company, an ASC Battalion and the ASC training Centre. He has been Brigadier General Staff (Information System) in Eastern Sector and Major General (Operational Logistics) in Northern Sector. He has also served as an instructor at the Army Service Corps Centre and College and as the Directing Staff and Head of the Financial Management Department at College of Defence Management.
A prolific writer he has written many papers on technology absorption in Indian Army and presented same at National Seminars. Software applications developed and implemented by him are in use in a large number of units.
Beyond his academic and military achievements, General officer is a passionate adventurer. A skilled skydiver, mountaineer and car rally driver, he exemplifies the spirit of courage and determination that defines the Indian Army.
His distinguished service has been recognized through numerous awards including Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) on 26 Jan 2025, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) on 26 Jan 2022, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Cards (twice). On 01 Oct 2024, the General Officer was appointed Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps.
Currently, he holds the prestigious appointment of Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), effective June 1, 2024. His vast experience and leadership qualities make him well-positioned to guide future generations of military leaders.
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