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Project Management Essentials
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Project Management Essentials Course Introduction
Welcome to our Project Management Essentials course, a comprehensive program meticulously designed to furnish you with the indispensable skills necessary for proficient project management. Whether you’re embarking on your journey in project management or seeking to refine your expertise, this course is tailored to cater to your needs.
Throughout the duration of this course, you’ll immerse yourself in the core principles and best practices of project management, ensuring a robust understanding of the subject matter. What distinguishes our Project Management Essentials course is our holistic approach, which seamlessly integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications, accommodating individuals at every stage of their project management expedition.
Our hands-on methodology sets us apart. Through engaging exercises and interactive activities, you’ll have the opportunity to translate theory into practice, immersing yourself in real-world scenarios. This experiential learning not only reinforces your comprehension of project management concepts but also nurtures the confidence to adeptly apply these strategies in your professional pursuits.
Furthermore, our course holds the esteemed recognition and accreditation of the Project Management Institute (PMI), underscoring its quality and relevance in the industry. Completion of this course awards you 18 Professional Development Units (PDUs), propelling your career advancement within the realm of project management.
Join us on this enriching journey as we dive into a comprehensive exploration of Project Management Essentials, laying the groundwork for your success in this dynamic field.
Project Management Essentials Course Objectives
- Understand the Fundamental Concepts: Learn the basic principles and methodologies of project management to lay a strong foundation.
- Practical Application: Apply project management techniques through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, enhancing your capability to handle professional projects.
- Earn PDUs: Gain 18 Professional Development Units recognized by PMI, contributing to your continuing education and career advancement in project management.
Prerequisites
To enroll in this course,
- students should have completed the Project Management Fundamentals course, which provides a foundation in project management terminology and concepts.
- Additionally, a working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Individuals performing project management activities in their job roles, either formally or informally.
- Project team members seeking to enhance their understanding of project management.
- Professionals aiming to collaborate more effectively with project managers and contribute efficiently to project teams.
Project Management Essentials Course Outline
Getting Started with Project Management Essentials
- Describe the basics of project management
- Recognize the factors influencing a project
Launching Projects
- Identify how an organization selects projects
- Identify stakeholders and their expectations
- Identify the project scope
- Prepare an effective Statement of Work (SOW)
- Formally authorize a project through a project chart
Estimating Project Work
- Estimate project effort and resources using the top-down estimation technique
- Estimate project effort and resources using the bottom-up estimation technique
- Identify the techniques used to reduce risks in project estimate
Creating a Project Schedule
- Illustrate project flow
- Identify activity resources
- Schedule project work
Project Costs Planning
- Estimate project costs
- Establish the cost baseline
- Reconcile funding and cost
Planning for Risks
- Create a risk management plan
- Identify project risks and their causes
- Analyze risks
- Develop a risk response plan
Quality and Compliance Planning
- Create a quality management plan to deliver the expected project results
- Verify project compliance requirements
Human Resources
- Plan your dream team
- Put the project team together
- Build the team; manage the project team
- Identify steps to assess team performance
Managing Project Procurements
- Plan for project procurements
- Conduct a make-or-buy analysis
- Obtain responses from vendors
- Examine types of contracts and warranties
- Manage vendors and procurements
Change During Project Execution
- Execute the planned project
- Transition from planning to implementing
- Define the PMIS and identify common PMIS problems
- Manage project changes
- Avoid scope creep
- Identify change control systems
- Monitor the project scope
Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedule and Cost
- Monitor and control the project schedule
- Understand Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Optimize the project schedule
- Understand schedule compression and fast-tracking
- Crashing the schedule
- Monitor and control project costs
Risk and Quality Monitoring
- Monitor and control project risk
- Put quality plans into action
- Use quality assurance tools
- Control the quality of the project
- Conduct root cause analysis
- Use Pareto charts
Communicating and Reporting
- Communicate effectively using various methods
- Distribute project information
- Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations
- Report on project performance
Closing the Project
- Deliver the project to the customer or the operations team
- Close project procurements
- Wrap-up a project
$1797.00
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3 Days Course |