Course Description
Expected Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Project managers and project team members assigned the function of project management will be presented with a definition of the project management role encompassing a discussion of tasks and responsibilities. Best practices for achieving success in project management will be presented and discussed along with an examination of how a software solution can be fully utilized to achieve these positive results.
Project managers and project team members assigned the function of project management will be presented with project management best practices and how to fully leverage a software solution to achieve optimum project management results.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe roles and responsibilities of the project management function.
- List and describe the phases of a successful project.
- Cite best practices for project management.
- Describe using a software of solution to achieve successful project management results as measured by resource management, schedule management, and financial results.
Who Should Take This Course
This course is recommended for project managers and project team members assigned the function of project management. Prior project management experience or project management certification of any type is not a requirement to participate in this course.
Student Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to enroll or participate in this course.
Course curriculum
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1
Getting Started
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2
Module 1 – Introduction, What is Project Management?
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3
Module 2 – Project Initiation
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4
Module 3 – Risk and Issue Management
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5
Module 4 – Project Schedule Management
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6
Module 5 – Resource Management (from a PM Perspective)
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7
Module 6 – Managing Project Time and Expenses
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8
Module 7 – Quality Management
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9
Module 8 – Change Control
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10
Module 9 – Project Performance and Reporting
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11
Module 10 – Communication Management
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12
Module 11 – Project Close-out
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13
Resources
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14
Post Course Survey (Optional)
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Introduction to Project Management Best Practices Student Guide - Project Management Best Practices -- PDF -
Module 1 Introduction, What is Project Management -- PDF Module 1 Introduction, What is Project Management -- Video -
Module 2 Project Initiation -- PDF Module 2 Project Initiation -- Video Student Exercise #1 -
Module 3 Risk and Issue Management -- PDF Module 3 Risk and Issue Management -- Video Student Exercise #2 -
Module 4 Project Schedule Management -- PDF Module 4 Project Schedule Management -- Video Student Exercise #3 -
Module 5 Resource Management (from a PM Perspective) -- PDF Module 5 Resource Management (from a PM Perspective) -- Video -
Module 6 Managing Project Time and Expenses -- PDF Module 6 Managing Project Time and Expenses -- Video -
Module 7 Quality Management -- PDF Module 7 Quality Management -- Video Student Exercise #4 -
Module 8 Change Control -- PDF Module 8 Change Control -- Video Student Exercise #5 -
Module 9 Project Performance -- PDF Module 9 Project Performance -- Video -
Module 10 Communication Management -- PDF Module 10 Communication Management -- Video Student Exercise #6 -
Module 11 Project Close-out -- PDF Module 11 Project Close-out -- Video -
Appendix A -- Project Sub-Plans Appendix B -- Project Plans Appendix C -- Project Management Terms and Concepts -
Copy of Post Course Survey (Optional)
Project Management Best Practices Course
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$350.00