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:

• 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

• Basic principles about Project Management

• The necessity of project preparation

• Explanation of the course roadmap

Module 3: Definitions, Concept & Life Cycles

• Project management (PM) definitions

• Focus and benefits of PM

• Concepts of triple constraints and competing demands

• Project life cycles

Module 4: People, Projects and Framework

• People and projects overview

• The project manager 

• The project sponsor / director

• The client, the project team and other stakeholders

• People and projects in organizations

• Framework

Module 5: Initiating and Defining Requirements 

• Initiating the project and developing the project charter

• Conducting stakeholder assessments

• Defining requirements

• Establishing the change control process

Module 6: Using the Work Breakdown Structure 

• Defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

• Developing a usable WBS

• Using the WBS

Module 7: Managing Project Risk

• Making the case for risk management

• Using risk management processes and tools

Module 8: Estimating

• Defining an estimate

• Distinguishing approaches to estimating

• Using specific estimating practices & techniques for duration

• Estimating cost

• Validating an estimate – schedule or budget

Module 9: Scheduling

• Defining the scheduling process & related terminology

• Sequencing and defining dependencies

• Determining the critical path

• Considering schedule risks and optimizing the schedule

Module 10: Executing, Communicating, and Developing the Team

• Defining Execution

• Executing through Effective Communication & Stakeholder Relationships

• Executing with High-Performing Teams

Module 11: Monitoring and Controlling

• Defining monitoring and controlling

• Viewing control through the lens of competing demands

• Using earned value for schedule and cost control

Module 12: Closing the Project

• Closing projects

• Focusing on project transition

• Focusing on post-project evaluations

Module 13: Summary and Next Steps