Project Management Fundamentals

Description

Overview:

Learn essential project management skills to plan, organize, control, document and complete projects successfully with minimum risk.

Prerequisite(s):

none

Audience:

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.

Outline:

Lesson 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

Lesson 2: Initiating a Project

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

Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost

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

Lesson 4: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control

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

Lesson 5: Managing a Project

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

Lesson 6: Closing the Project

• Close a Project
• Create a Final Report