PM, Overview
Project management skills have become a recognized and valuable asset in today’s business
environment. Although no one can learn project management in a day, this workshop will introduce you
to the standards, tools and techniques of successful project management. It will highlight key project
management principles including: Scope Planning, the Work Breakdown Structure, Activity Sequencing,
Schedule Development, Budget Creation and Control, Quality Principles, and Risk Management.
The course will also briefly address the “soft skills” of a successful project manager: the roles of
project participants; how to identify and manage to the variables or constraints in your organization;
and the importance of developing and using a communication plan to keep project stakeholders informed
and engaged. The Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) terminology and processes & knowledge areas are
covered in consistency with “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide®).”
Audience
Managers, customers, stakeholders, or anyone in an organization who needs to understand
what is expected of them as project participants. Professionals who would like to learn more about
good project planning, and how to balance scope, cost, time and resources throughout a project’s life
cycle.
- No prior project management knowledge or training is required
Project Management Framework
- Definition of a Project
- The Project Life
Cycle
- Organizational Influences
- Project Stakeholders and Roles
- The Project
Manager
- The Project Team
Project Management Processes
- Key Processes and Interactions
- Introduction to PM Knowledge
Areas
- Major Project Documents
Project Integration and Scope Management
- Project Initiation and Project Charter
- Scope Planning and
Definition
- Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
- Scope Verification and Control
Time Management Overview
- Activity Definition and Sequencing
- Resource
Estimating
- Activity Duration Estimating
- Project Schedule Development and
Control
Cost Management
- Cost Estimating
- Procurement – Make or Buy
- Cost Budgeting
and Cost Control
Principles of Quality Management
- Quality Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Quality
Control
Human Resources and Communications Planning
- Developing a Communications Plan
- Stakeholder Management
Risk
- Identifying Project Risk
- Qualitative and Quantitative Risk
Analysis
- Risk Response Planning
In order for a class to be successful, all students should share the same general level
of knowledge and experience. If a participant does not demonstrate these, the instructor will take
the necessary steps either to prepare the participant or place him/her in a more appropriate course.
This policy is intended to maintain the high level of quality control that you have come to expect.