1 - Getting Started with Project Management
Define Project Management BasicsIdentify Influencing FactorsDefine Project Management Certifications
2 - Launching Projects
How Organizations Choose the Right Project Identify Project Stakeholders and Their Expectations Authorize a ProjectIdentify the Project Scope
3 - Estimating Project Work
Develop a WBSIdentify the Relationships Between Work PackagesIdentify ResourcesEstimate Time
4 - Creating a Project Schedule
Develop a Project ScheduleCreate a Schedule Baseline
5 - Planning Project Costs
Establish Project CostsEstablish the Cost BaselineReconcile Funding and Costs
6 - Planning for Risk
Create a Risk Management Plan Identify Risks and Their Causes Analyze Risks Develop a Risk Response Plan
7 - Planning for Quality and Compliance
Deliver the Desired Project Results Verify Compliance Requirements
8 - Managing the Project Team
Plan Your Project Team Assemble the TeamDevelop the TeamManage the Team
9 - Managing Project Procurements
Plan for Project Procurements Obtain Responses from Vendors Select the Right Vendor Manage Vendors and Procurements
10 - Managing Change During Project Execution
Prepare for Project ExecutionManage Project Changes Monitor the Project Scope
11 - Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedule and Cost
Monitor and Control the Project Schedule Optimize the Project Schedule Monitor and Control Project Cost
12 - Monitoring and Controlling Risk and Quality
Monitor and Control Risks Put Quality Plans into Action Control Project Quality
13 - Communicating and Reporting
Communicate During a ProjectDistribute Project Information Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations Report on Project Performance
14 - Closing the Project
Deliver the Final ProductClose Project Procurements Close the Project
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Who is it For?
This course is designed for any individual who might need to perform project management activities in their job role on either a formal or informal basis, or any individual who wants to build upon their current project management knowledge to be more productively involved on a project team.
This course is not specifically designed for students who are seeking project management-related certification. Rather, it is designed to introduce a structure to help students more effectively manage projects as well as participate fully on a project team.
To ensure your success in this course, you should be familiar with basic project management concepts and have some working experience with project management. Experience with a specific project management software tool is not required. Basic computing skills and some experience using Microsoft® Office is desirable but not required.