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Project Management Fundamentals

Instructor-Led 6 Agenda

Description

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.

Course Overview

Course Objective

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.

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.

Getting Started with Project Management Lesson Id 1

Getting Started with Project Management

Initiating a Project Lesson Id 2

Initiating a Project

Planning for Time and Cost Lesson Id 3

Planning for Time and Cost

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

Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control

Managing a Project Lesson Id 5

Managing a Project

Executing the Project Closeout Phase Lesson Id 6

Executing the Project Closeout Phase

Lesson Id	Title	Description
1	Getting Started with Project Management	Describe a Project<br />Describe the Project Management Life Cycle<br />Identify the Role of a Project Manager
2	Initiating a Project	Determine the Scope of a Project<br />Identify the Skills for a Project Team<br />Identify the Risks to a Project
3	Planning for Time and Cost	Create a Work Breakdown Structure<br />Sequence the Activities<br />Create a Project Schedule<br />Determine Project Costs
4	Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control	Analyze the Risks to a Project<br />Create a Communication Plan<br />Plan for Change Control
5	Managing a Project	Begin Project Work<br />Execute the Project Plan<br />Track Project Progress<br />Report Performance<br />Implement Change Control
6	Executing the Project Closeout Phase	Close a Project<br />Create a Final Report