Project Management Fundamentals

Price
$595.00 USD

Duration
1 Day

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

Course Overview

Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry's best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success. In this course, you will identify effective project management practices and their related processes.

NOTE: This course will earn you 7 PDUs.

Course Objectives

In this course, you will examine the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized practices to successfully manage projects. You will:
  • Identify the key processes and requirements of project management
  • Initiate a project
  • Plan for time and cost
  • Plan for project risks, communication, and change control.
  • Execute, manage, and control a project
  • Close a project
  • Who Should Attend?

    This course is designed for individuals whose primary job is not project management, but who manage projects on an informal basis. Also, anyone who is considering a career path in project management and desiring a complete overview of the field and its generally accepted practices can benefit from this course.
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    • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
    • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
    • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
    • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

    Course Prerequisites

    There are no prerequisites for this course.

    Agenda

    1 - Getting Started with Project Management

    • Identify the Characteristics of a Project
    • Identify the Project Management Life Cycle
    • Identify the Role of a Project Manager

    2 - Initiating a Project

    • Determine the Scope of a Project
    • Identify the Skills for a Project Team
    • Identify the Risks to a Project

    3 - Planning for Time and Cost

    • Create a Work Breakdown Structure
    • Sequence the Activities
    • Create a Project Schedule
    • Determine Project Costs

    4 - Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control

    • Analyze the Risks to a Project
    • Create a Communication Plan
    • Plan for Change Control

    5 - Managing a Project

    • Begin Project Work
    • Execute the Project Plan
    • Track Project Progress
    • Report Performance
    • Implement Change Control

    6 - Closing the Project

    • Close a Project
    • Create a Final Report
     

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