Project Management Fundamentals

1 Day | Price: $595

In this course, students will identify effective project management practices and their related processes. They will examine the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized practices to successfully manage projects.

This course may earn a Credly Badge.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • identify the key processes and requirements of project management.
  • initiate a project.
  • plan for time and cost.
  • plan for project risks, communication, and change control.
  • manage a project.
  • execute the project closeout phase.

Course Details

Course Outline

1 - Getting Started with Project Management
  • Describe a Project
  • Describe the Project Management Life Cycle
  • Identify the Role of a Project Manager
    • 2 - Initiating a Project
  • Determine the Scope of a Project
  • Identify the Skills for a Project Team
  • Identify the Risks to a Project
    • 3 - Planning for Time and Cost
  • Create a Work Breakdown Structure
  • Sequence the Activities
  • Create a Project Schedule
  • Determine Project Costs
    • 4 - Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control
  • Analyze the Risks to a Project
  • Create a Communication Plan
  • Plan for Change Control
    • 5 - Managing a Project
  • Begin Project Work
  • Execute the Project Plan
  • Track Project Progress
  • Report Performance
  • Implement Change Control
    • 6 - Executing the Project Closeout Phase
  • Close a Project
  • Create a Final Report

    • Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.