Project Management Essentials
Course Description
This is an introductory Project Management training course covering the essential skills required for effective Project Management. This course is based on the principles as outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge
Guide (PMBOK® Guide) to managing projects. (PMI® is the author and owner of the PMBOK® Guide titled “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge”). The guiding principles of the PMBOK® are as follows: Project Integration Management; Project Scope Management; Project Time Management; Project Cost Management; Project Quality Management; Project Human Resource Management; Project Communications Management; Project Risk Management; Project Procurement Management.
Guide (PMBOK® Guide) to managing projects. (PMI® is the author and owner of the PMBOK® Guide titled “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge”). The guiding principles of the PMBOK® are as follows: Project Integration Management; Project Scope Management; Project Time Management; Project Cost Management; Project Quality Management; Project Human Resource Management; Project Communications Management; Project Risk Management; Project Procurement Management.
Course Duration
2 days
Course Objectives
On completion of this course delegates will develop the skills needed to manage projects more effectively. Delegates will be able to apply a structured framework to the projects that they are working on currently and in the future.
Course Content
Course Introduction
Administration, Objectives & Introductions
PMI® Philosophy
Basic principles of project management; What is a Project?; What is Project Management?
PMI® Body Of Knowledge
Understanding project environments; Competencies for project managers
Project Management Model
PMI® Process Groups; Processes & Knowledge Areas
Initiating Projects
Understanding the business reasons for projects and how they are initiated in an orderly manner
Planning Projects
Identifying and defining the way in which the objectives of the project will be achieved; managing scope, budget,
resources and quality
Executing projects
Making sure that the work starts and runs according to plan; dealing with issues and changes as they occur
Controlling Projects
Measuring progress, taking corrective actions, and reporting to senior management
Closing Projects
Contract and administration closedown, dealing with outstanding issues, and closing down the project team
Case Study
This course is very practical, with a large amount of the time spent working on a case study project; every aspect
is reviewed, discussed and related back to the delegates own working
environments
Appendices
PMI® Certification, Professional Responsibility
Administration, Objectives & Introductions
PMI® Philosophy
Basic principles of project management; What is a Project?; What is Project Management?
PMI® Body Of Knowledge
Understanding project environments; Competencies for project managers
Project Management Model
PMI® Process Groups; Processes & Knowledge Areas
Initiating Projects
Understanding the business reasons for projects and how they are initiated in an orderly manner
Planning Projects
Identifying and defining the way in which the objectives of the project will be achieved; managing scope, budget,
resources and quality
Executing projects
Making sure that the work starts and runs according to plan; dealing with issues and changes as they occur
Controlling Projects
Measuring progress, taking corrective actions, and reporting to senior management
Closing Projects
Contract and administration closedown, dealing with outstanding issues, and closing down the project team
Case Study
This course is very practical, with a large amount of the time spent working on a case study project; every aspect
is reviewed, discussed and related back to the delegates own working
environments
Appendices
PMI® Certification, Professional Responsibility
Who should attend?
This is an introductory course targeted at those who need to use Project Management in the workplace. The course aims to ensure that delegates will maximise their effectiveness in the management of everyday projects. If delegates wish to pursue the avenue of PMP® accreditation after completion of this course, then this course counts for 13 Professional Development Units (PDU’s). The PMI requires that 35 PDU’s are completed before candidates are eligible to take the PMP® examinations.
Pre-requisites
None.
Further information
This course gives delegates a solid grounding of the principles of Project Management as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide. Should candidates wish to take the PMP® examinations then they should consider completing our PMP® Exam
Preparation Course, as this will significantly improve the likelihood of passing the examinations on the first attempt.
Preparation Course, as this will significantly improve the likelihood of passing the examinations on the first attempt.
