Course Outline

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of Project Management
• Understand the sequential and situational aspects of projects and establish common vocabulary with focus on deliverables
• Understand basic Project Management terms and concepts such as project, project management, operations, programs, stakeholders, and project manager responsibilities and competencies
• Describe the purpose of core processes in the five Process Groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing
• Understand project risks and manage conflicts among stakeholders
• Perform effectively as a team member

Detailed Course Outline

• Why Project Management? History and Evolution
• What is Project Success?
• Need for Project Management from a Business Perspective for Senior Management
• Differences between Project Life Cycle, Product Life Cycle, and Operations
• Introduction to Project Management Processes
• Understanding Project Scope and Time Management
• Identifying and Managing Risks
• Understanding Project Reporting
• Understanding Communication Needs of Stakeholders and Performance Reporting
• Understanding Project Scheduling and Managing Scheduling Conflicts
• Understanding Human Resource Planning and Management
• Acquire, Develop, and Manage the Project Team
• Managing Self and Others and Resolving Conflicts
• Understanding Project Quality and Control