Introduction

Much of the work that you do can be organized as a project. The ability to successfully define and subsequently manage a project is quickly leaving the realm of the extraordinary and is becoming a core competency for many organizations. Managing a project is not easy and project management skills do not come naturally to many people. Fortunately, the skills associated with defining and managing a project can be learned. Understanding and practicing the concepts taught in this class increases the likelihood of success on the project.

Prerequisites

• None, this class provides a basic overview of all aspects of project management

Course Objectives 

At the end of this class, participants will be able to:

• Understand the value of project management processes

• Define the various aspects of a project

• Build and maintain an appropriate project schedule and budget

• Identify and manage issues, scope and communication

• Identify and manage project risks

• Identify and manage to the appropriate level of quality

• Manage outside vendors and the procurement process

Target audience

• Project managers and team members that manage and work on projects

• Managers that manage project managers and monitor project status

• Clients, customers and all stakeholders that participate on projects

Course Outline

• Reviewing the fundamentals

• Defining the work

• Building the schedule and budget

• Managing the schedule and budget

• Managing issues and scope

• Managing communication and risk

• Managing quality and metrics

• Managing procurement