Course description

Project management is the combined art and science of planning, organising, and managing resources to get a particular project done on time, within budget, and with the results that the organisation set out to achieve.

COURSE CONTENT:

The course covers the following topics:

Define projects, project management, and project managers
• Identify the importance of the PMBOK and PMI
• Identify the five process groups and nine knowledge areas as defined by the PMI
• Describe the triple constraint
• Perform a project needs assessment and write goals, requirements, and deliverables
• Create key project documents, including the statement of work, project planning worksheet, and project charter
• Build a project schedule by estimating time, costs, and resources
• Understand and use the work breakdown structure
• Create project planning documents, such as a schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan
• Use planning tools, including the Gantt chart, network diagram, and RACI chart
• Establish and use baselines
• Monitor and maintain the project
• Perform basic management tasks, including leading status meetings and ensuring all documents are complete at the end of the project

WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU PAY FOR THIS COURSE:

PowerPoint Slides
Training Manual
Instructor Guide
Quick Reference
Extra Resources
Icebreakers
Certificate
Activities