Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry’s best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success. In this course, you will identify effective project management practices and their related processes.At this point in your professional development, you are ready to take on the responsibility for managing projects. You can manage a project by developing a solid understanding of the fundamentals of project management and its underlying structure and elements, including project phases, project life cycles, stakeholders, and areas of expertise. These, coupled with the ability to identify the project management processes that are recognized industry-wide as good practice, will help you to apply effective project management techniques to improve the efficiency of your projects and ensure their success.
- Price: $435.00
- Duration: 1 day
- Delivery Methods: Virtual
Date | Time | Price | Option |
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02/13/2025 | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | $435.00 | |
03/05/2025 | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | $435.00 |
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.
Learning Objectives
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.
No special instructions regarding this course’s target audience provided. Please contact us to discuss if you are unsure whether this course is for you!
No special prerequisites for this course provided. If you are unsure whether you might need to take another course first, please contact us to discuss.