With this course your learners 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 pre-defined case studies or a customized case study from the learners organization (see below: customization).

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.

Certification: None

Duration: 2 Days

Domain: Project and Program Management

Delivery Method: Blended, Classroom, Virtual Classroom

Accreditor:

Available Languages: English, German, Dutch

Purchase Options: Customizable Courseware

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

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.

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