Project Management Fundamentals
Duration: 2 Days Contact hours: 16 hours
Course level: Beginner to Intermediate Price: $1050
Learn basic project management concepts and how to deliver projects on time and within budget.
An increasing number of organizations are recognizing the value of project management. By embracing project methodology and becoming ‘project based’ these organizations are carrying out significantly more of their value adding work than before using project management methods. The ability to plan, execute and control projects facilitates the achievement of departmental and organizational goals. However, all too often highly effective people are given responsibilities of leading project teams without the benefit of formal project management training. This course is the solution, providing these individuals with the basics required to succeed in their new role as project manager. The fundamentals taught in this course are applicable to projects in any functional area, including procurement, marketing, process improvement, new product introduction, event planning, and others.
As with all Trident course offerings, the Project Management Fundamentals course supports the core concepts of managing projects with real life examples and practical exercises.
What you will gain from this course:
- An understanding of the definitions and fundamental project management processes, from initiation through closeout.
- How to establish a project charter and initial project plan.
- How to conduct basic project risk assessments and mitigation plans.
- Essentials of project scope, cost and schedule control.
- Fundamentals of project execution and closeout.
Who should attend this course:
- New project managers, or members of project teams.
- Individuals involved in New Product Introduction.
- Members of process improvement teams.
- Technical managers and engineers engaged in project activities or transitioning into project leadership roles.
- Any individuals who interface with project teams or who would benefit from a better understanding of fundamental project management principles.
Course agenda:
What is a project
- Definition of a project
- Benefits of project management
- Project lifecycle
- The project team
- Stakeholders
The role of the project manager
- Attributes of the successful project manager
- Leadership styles
- Communication
Project launch and execution
- Planning
- Estimating and forecasting
- Monitoring and reporting
- Identifying project risks
Project control
- Scope
- Cost
- Schedule
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