PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS (PMF)

Available Dates & Locations

This course is offered exclusively as In-House or Virtual, with no public sessions currently available – please contact us for inquiries.

COURSE OVERVIEW

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.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this course, students will examine the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized practices to successfully manage projects.

They 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.
Execute, manage, and control a project.

TARGET COMPETENCIES

After completing this course, students will be able to develop 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 them to apply effective project management techniques to improve the efficiency of their projects and ensure their success.

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.

A variety of methodologies will be used, including brief presentations, discussions, individual and group exercises.

GETTING STARTED WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Topic A: Identify the Characteristics of a Project
Topic B: Identify the Project Management Life Cycle
Topic C: Identify the Role of a Project Manager

INITIATING A PROJECT

Topic A: Determine the Scope of a Project
Topic B: Identify the Skills for a Project Team
Topic C: Identify the Risks to a Project

PLANNING FOR TIME & COST

Topic A: Create a WBS
Topic B: Sequence the Activities
Topic C: Create a Project Schedule
Topic D: Determine Project Costs

PLANNING FOR PROJECT RISKS, COMMUNICATION, AND CHANGE CONTROL

Best practices
Procedures and policies importance
Assessing internal controls efficiency

MANAGING A PROJECT

Topic A: Begin Project Work
Topic B: Execute the Project Plan
Topic C: Track Project Progress
Topic D: Report Performance
Topic E: Implement Change Control

CLOSING THE PROJECT

Topic A: Close a Project
Topic B: Create a Final Report

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