Successfully managing projects 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.

Course Overview

The elements of sound project management and generally recognized practices to successfully manage projects are covered in this 1-day, comprehensive introduction to managing projects. It is designed for individuals who manage projects on an informal basis, are new to project management or are considering a career path in project management.

• 7 PDUs / contact hours
• PMP Certified Instructors
• Includes light breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks

Course 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

Upcoming Course Dates and Locations

 Interested in this class? Give us a call at (877) 282-2882 to find out when and where our next is scheduled!

Discounts

• Enroll in MS Project: Mastering the Basics and MS Project: Beyond the Basics with this class and save $150
• 10% discount for groups of 3 or more
• 10% Government employee discount

Course Content

  Getting Started with Project Management

• Describe a Project
• Describe the Project Management Life Cycle
• Identify the Role of a Project Manager

  Initiating a Project

• Determine the Scope of a Project
• Identify the Skills for a Project Team
• Identify the Risks to a Project 

  Planning for Time and Cost

• Create a Work Breakdown Structure
• Sequence the Activities
• Create a Project Schedule
• Determine Project Costs 

  Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control

• Analyze the Risks to a Project
• Create a Communication Plan
• Plan for Change Control 

  Managing a Project

• Begin Project Work
• Execute the Project Plan
• Track Project Progress
• Report Performance
• Implement Change Control 

  Executing the Project Closeout Phase

• Close a Project
• Create a Final Report