Course Overview:

With this course you will gain a basic understanding of Project Management based on the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® – 5th Edition. The course covers information on project management theory, principles, techniques, and methods.

During the course, exercises are made based upon a case study. The case study may be one of three predefined case studies or a customized case study from the participant's organization (see below: customization).

Target Audience:

Managers, project team members or non-project managers working in a project environment who want to improve their effectiveness. Entry level for PM practitioners.

Learning Objectives:

Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:

1. The basics of Project Management and be able to contribute to projects based upon the knowledge related to the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® – 5th Edition.

Benefits of Taking This Course:

The course will enable them to operate efficiently in a project environment, participants will be able to contribute to successful projects and how to manage them.

Prerequisites:

None

Course Materials:

Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

Examination:

There is no exam for this course.

Technical Requirements:

For eBooks:

Internet for downloading the eBook

Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)

Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)

eBook download and activation instructions

Agenda:

Module 1: Getting Started

Module 2: The Big Picture

1. Basic principles about Project Management
2. The necessity of project preparation
3. Explanation of the course roadmap

Module 3: Definitions, Concept & Life Cycles

1. Project management (PM) definitions
2. Focus and benefits of PM
3. Concepts of triple constraints and competing demands
4. Project life cycles

Module 4: People, Projects and Framework

1. People and projects overview
2. The project manager 
3. The project sponsor / director
4. The client, the project team and other stakeholders
5. People and projects in organizations
6. Framework

Module 5: Initiating and Defining Requirements 

1. Initiating the project and developing the project charter
2. Conducting stakeholder assessments
3. Defining requirements
4. Establishing the change control process

Module 6: Using the Work Breakdown Structure 

1. Defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
2. Developing a usable WBS
3. Using the WBS

Module 7: Managing Project Risk

1. Making the case for risk management
2. Using risk management processes and tools

Module 8: Estimating

1. Defining an estimate
2. Distinguishing approaches to estimating
3. Using specific estimating practices & techniques for duration
4. Estimating cost
5. Validating an estimate – schedule or budget

Module 9: Scheduling

1. Defining the scheduling process & related terminology
2. Sequencing and defining dependencies
3. Determining the critical path
4. Considering schedule risks and optimizing the schedule

Module 10: Executing, Communicating, and Developing the Team

1. Defining Execution
2. Executing through Effective Communication & Stakeholder Relationships
3. Executing with High-Performing Teams

Module 11: Monitoring and Controlling

1. Defining monitoring and controlling
2. Viewing control through the lens of competing demands
3. Using earned value for schedule and cost control

Module 12: Closing the Project

1. Closing projects
2. Focusing on project transition
3. Focusing on post-project evaluations

Module 13: Summary and Next Steps