Course Overview
Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry’s best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success. In this course, you will identify effective project management practices and their related processes.
At this point in your professional development, you are ready to take on the responsibility for managing projects. You can manage a project by developing a solid understanding of the fundamentals of project management and its underlying structure and elements, including project phases, project life cycles, stakeholders, and areas of expertise. These, coupled with the ability to identify the project management processes that are recognized industry-wide as good practice, will help you to apply effective project management techniques to improve the efficiency of your projects and ensure their success.
Prerequisites
You should have basic knowledge of Windows including opening applications and opening files from File Explorer. Experience with a specific project management software tool is not required, but some experience using Microsoft Office is beneficial.
What You Will Learn
- 01Getting Started with Project Management
- Identify the Characteristics of a Project
- Identify the Project Management Life Cycle
- Identify the Role of a Project Manager
- 02Initiating a Project
- Determine the Scope of a Project
- Identify the Skills for a Project Team
- Identify the Risks to a Project
- 03Planning for Time and Cost
- Create a WBS
- Sequence the Activities
- Create a Project Schedule
- Determine Project Costs
- 04Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control
- Analyze the Risks to a Project
- Create a Communication Plan
- Plan for Change Control
- 05Managing a Project
- Begin Project Work
- Execute the Project Plan
- Track Project Progress
- Report Performance
- Implement Change Control
- 06Closing the Project
- Close a Project
- Create a Final Report
Included With The Course
- Professional textbook (physical and digital)
- Unused copy of any files referenced throughout the textbook.
- Certificate of completion signed by the instructor.
Associated Certifications
Not applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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