What others say about the course
"We have been searching for a meaningful project management course for several years.
Project Professionals, LLC provided the perfect answer.
They presented the basic project management course to 48 of our employees
which was tailored to our needs. The instructors are experienced project managers,
knowledgeable in all aspects of project management and excellent instructors."
Gordon Matsuoka, Public Works Administrator for the State Department of Accounting and
General Services
"This course exceeded my expectations. They listened to our needs, tailored the
curriculum to fit our objectives and budget, and delivered an outstanding project
management training session. They were both professional and personal at the same timeÉ.
an effective combination for training people." Paul Luersen, CH2M HILL
Course Objectives
- Understand processes and knowledge areas as defined by the Project Management Institute ¨
- Understand the benefits of project management
- Learn the fundamentals in the project life-cycle process: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing
- Develop a common project management terminology
- Create proper project management deliverables and documentation
- Use project management techniques to facilitate communication, decision-making and problem solving
- Understand effective project management techniques to track progress, analyze performance, and take corrective action
Sample Course Outline
Section 1: Introduction
- Definition of a Project
- Definition of Project Management
- Project Management Phases
- Benefits of Project Management
- Project Life Cycle
- Project Management Organizations
- Team Exercise
- Role of a Project Manager
Section 2: Initiating Process
- Purpose of the Initiating Process
- Project Charter
Section 3: Planning Process
- Purpose of the Planning Process
- The Project Plan
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Estimating and Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Staffing Plan
- Risk Management Plan
Section 4: Execution Process
- Purpose of the Executing Process
- Executing Activities
- Change Requests
Section 5: Controlling Process
- Purpose of the Controlling Process
- Performance Reporting
- Integrated Change Control
Section 6: Closing Process
- Purpose of the Closing Process
- Administrative Closure
- Contract Closeout
- Team Exercise
Section 7: Conclusion
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