Introduction to Project Manager
On Demand
Dynamic Interactive Virtual Course
Traditional In-Person Workshop
Duration:
- 3 hours On Demand
- 2×3 hour Virtual Sessions
- 1 Day In Person
Synopsis
THERE IS A BETTER WAY:
Simple Works
It is not uncommon for individuals unfamiliar with project management to be put in positions to manage projects. Sometimes the accidental project manager is the best technical resource or the best engineer and they may end up being the worst project manager. This introduction to Project Management course will help the accidental project manager to understand and be able to project management principles and tools. The goals of this course is to provide you with insight into the role of a project manager and essential project management tools.
Objectives
You will learn to:
- Describe how project management can support your company
- Discuss the strategic and business values of project management
- Articulate the fundamental project management processes and describe their primary deliverable(s)
- Convey why project management is critical to business success
- Define a stakeholder and communicate important stakeholder roles and responsibilities
- The project lifecycle from Initiation to Close
COURSE OUTLINE
Getting Started
Introductions
Course Structure
Course Goals and Objectives
Expectations
Foundation Concepts
Project Management Overview
Fundamental Project Management Processes
Project Competing Constraints
Define Project Success
Define Why Projects Fail
Project Roles and Responsibilities
Initiating the Project
Project Selection
Project Charter Contents
Identifying Key Stakeholder
Project Planning
Defining Project Requirements and Scope
Developing the Project Schedule and Budget
Understanding, Evaluating and Adjusting for Risk
Creating a Communication Plan
Executing, Monitoring and Controlling the Project
Status Reporting
Managing Conflict
Managing Change
Closing the Project
Review the Steps to Close a Project