Project Management Fundamentals

Course Length: 1.0 day(s)

Course Overview

Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry's best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success. In this course, you will identify effective project management practices and their related processes. You will examine the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized practices to successfully manage projects.

Target Student

This course is designed for individuals whose primary job is not project management, but who manage projects on an informal basis. Also, anyone who is considering a career path in project management and desiring a complete overview of the field and its generally accepted practices can take up this course.

Prerequisites

Some on-the-job experience in participating in managed projects would be preferable.

Performance-Based Objectives

• Identify the key processes and requirements of project management
• Initiate a project
• Plan for time and cost
• Plan for project risks, communication, and change control
• Manage a project
• Execute the project closeout phase