Duration:
Instructor-led Classroom Learning - 2.00 Day(s)
Online Anytime - Self Paced
Online Live - 4.00 Sessions
Mentored Learning - Flexible
Overview:
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.
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 take up this course.
At Course Completion:
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.
Outline:
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project ManagementDescribe a Project
Describe the Project Management Life Cycle
Identify the Role of a Project Manager
Lesson 2: Initiating a ProjectDetermine the Scope of a Project
Identify the Skills for a Project Team
Identify the Risks to a Project
Lesson 3: Planning for Time and CostCreate a Work Breakdown Structure
Sequence the Activities
Create a Project Schedule
Determine Project Costs
Lesson 4: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change ControlAnalyze the Risks to a Project
Create a Communication Plan
Plan for Change Control
Lesson 5: Managing a ProjectBegin Project Work
Execute the Project Plan
Track Project Progress
Report Performance
Implement Change Control
Lesson 6: Executing the Project Closeout PhaseClose a Project
Create a Final Report