Introduction:
Objectives:
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in project management, covering key concepts from initiation to closure. Participants will learn to develop and manage project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, risks, quality, and procurement. They will also gain skills to oversee execution, monitor performance, and manage resources to align with stakeholder expectations. Additionally, the course covers risk mitigation, change management, and effective project closure, ensuring successful delivery of final outcomes.
Course Outline:
Exploring Project Management Fundamentals
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Understand the basics of project management
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Describe the project life cycle and its phases
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Analyze organizational influences on project management
2. Preparing for a Project
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Define the project concept and statement of work
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Perform project selection and feasibility analysis
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Determine strategic, operational, and technical requirements
3. Initiating a Project
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Develop the Project Charter and Statement of Work
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Identify key stakeholders and assess their needs
4. Planning Project Strategy
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Define elements of the project management plan and subsidiary plans
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Create the scope statement and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
5. Developing the Project Schedule
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Create an activity list and project schedule network diagram
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Estimate resources, time, and develop the project schedule
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Identify the critical path and optimize the schedule
6. Planning for Resources, Communication, and Quality
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Develop a Human Resource Plan
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Create a Communications Management Plan
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Establish a Quality Management Plan
7. Planning for Risk Management
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Develop a Risk Management Plan
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Identify project risks and perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
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Create a Risk Response Plan
8. Managing Costs and Procurement
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Estimate project costs and reconcile them with funding
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Prepare procurement statements and documents
9. Preparing for Change and Transition Management
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Develop an Integrated Change Control System
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Create a Transition Plan for project handoffs
10. Executing the Project
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Direct project execution and quality assurance
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Assemble, develop, and manage project teams
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Distribute project information and manage stakeholder relationships
11. Controlling Project Performance
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Monitor and control project work, scope, schedule, and costs
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Report on performance and manage project changes
12. Managing Risks and Procurements
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Control project risks and implement risk response strategies
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Manage vendors and procurement activities
13. Closing the Project
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Deliver the final product and close project procurements
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Conduct a closeout meeting and finalize project closure
Enroll in this course
$2,475.00 – $2,495.00