Who should take this course

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the fundamentals of project management.
• Perform the pre-project setup.
• Initiate a project.
• Plan project strategies.
• Develop project schedules.
• Plan project staffing, communications, and quality.
• Plan project risk management.
• Plan project costs.
• Plan project procurements.
• Plan for change management and transitions.
• Manage project execution.
• Manage project procurement.
• Monitor project performance.
• Monitor and control project constraints.
• Monitor project risks and procurements.
• Perform project closure.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Exploring Project Management Fundamentals

• Topic 1A: Examine Project Management Basics
• Topic 1B: Describe the Project Life Cycle
• Topic 1C: Examine Organizational Influences on Project Management

Lesson 2: Performing the Pre-Project Setup

• Topic 2A: Create a Project Concept Definition Statement
• Topic 2B: Determine Strategic and Operational Relevance
• Topic 2C: Examine Project Selection

Lesson 3: Initiating a Project

• Topic 3A: Prepare a Project SOW
• Topic 3B: Create a Project Charter
• Topic 3C: Identify Project Stakeholders

Lesson 4: Planning Project Strategy

• Topic 4A: Identify Elements of the Project Management Plan and Subsidiary Plans
• Topic 4B: Determine Stakeholder Needs
• Topic 4C: Create a Scope Statement
• Topic 4D: Develop a Work Breakdown Structure

Lesson 5: Developing the Project Schedule

• Topic 5A: Create an Activity List
• Topic 5B: Create a Project Schedule Network Diagram
• Topic 5C: Identify Resources
• Topic 5D: Estimate Time
• Topic 5E: Develop a Project Schedule
• Topic 5F: Identify the Critical Path
• Topic 5G: Optimize the Project Schedule
• Topic 5H: Create a Schedule Baseline

Lesson 6: Planning Human Resources, Communications, and Quality

• Topic 6A: Create a Human Resource Plan
• Topic 6B: Create a Communications Management Plan
• Topic 6C: Create a Quality Management Plan

Lesson 7: Planning Project Risk Management

• Topic 7A: Create a Risk Management Plan
• Topic 7B: Identify Project Risks and Triggers
• Topic 7C: Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
• Topic 7D: Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Topic 7E: Develop a Risk Response Plan

Lesson 8: Planning Project Costs

• Topic 8A: Estimate Project Costs
• Topic 8B: Estimate the Cost Baseline
• Topic 8C: Reconcile Funding and Costs

Lesson 9: Planning Project Procurements

• Topic 9A: Plan Project Procurements
• Topic 9B: Prepare a Procurement SOW
• Topic 9C: Prepare a Procurement Document

Lesson 10: Planning for Change Management and Transitions

• Topic 10A: Develop an Integrated Change Control System
• Topic 10B: Develop a Transition Plan

Lesson 11: Managing Project Execution

• Topic 11A: Direct Project Execution
• Topic 11B: Execute a Quality Assurance Plan
• Topic 11C: Assemble the Project Team
• Topic 11D: Develop the Project Team
• Topic 11E: Manage the Project Team
• Topic 11F: Distribute Project Information
• Topic 11G: Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations

Lesson 12: Managing Project Procurement

• Topic 12A: Obtain Responses from Sellers
• Topic 12B: Determine Project Sellers

Lesson 13: Monitoring Project Performance

• Topic 13A: Monitor and Control Project Work
• Topic 13B: Manage Project Changes
• Topic 13C: Report Project Performance

Lesson 14: Monitoring and Controlling Project Constraints

• Topic 14A: Control the Project Scope
• Topic 14B: Control the Project Schedule
• Topic 14C: Control Project Costs
• Topic 14D: Manage Project Quality

Lesson 15: Monitoring Project Risks and Procurements

• Topic 15A: Control Project Risks
• Topic 15B: Manage Vendors and Procurements

Lesson 16: Performing Project Closure

• Topic 16A: Deliver the Final Product
• Topic 16B: Close Project Procurements
• Topic 16C: Close a Project

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