Project Management Fundamentals

In this course, students will identify effective project management practices and their related processes. They will examine the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized practices to successfully manage projects.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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.
manage a project.
execute the project closeout phase.

Course Outline

1 - GETTING STARTED WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Describe a Project
Describe 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 - EXECUTING THE PROJECT CLOSEOUT PHASE

Close a Project
Create a Final Report

Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.