Project Management Fundamentals
This Project Management Fundamentals course is a basic introduction for administrators or supervisors who may be asked to take on project tasks as part of their regular work. This training program is intended to familiarize participants with common project management terms, identify the benefits of projects, teach the concepts of project life cycles, prioritizing and setting goals, use some basic, simple planning tools, and explore charters and statements of work.
Description
This essential training course is designed to present the basics of project management with a focus on understanding project management terms, project selection, planning, estimating, scheduling, and earned value management. If you are new to projects or been assigned to projects and need to understand how to manage the project, this is the training course for you. This training course will also cover the highlights of quality, risk and procurement. You will leave this training course with a full understanding of what project management is and how to manage a successful project.
Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of project management - the ability to initiate, plan & execute basic controls for a project
- Understand the techniques of project planning and how to deliver one
- Understand how to define project success using key performance indicators & quality metrics
- Identify risks and understanding the advantages of various types of contracts
- Understand how to control, manage and close a project to your customers satisfaction
Who is this Training Course for?
This ICL training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Those who are actually or potentially involved in projects
- Business professionals who currently work on projects or are occasionally assigned to work as project team members in any business work areas
- Those who directly contribute to projects. It is ideal for candidates who are intending to start managing projects soon, need to learn project management skills quickly, or need to know how to effectively select and manage projects
How will this Training Course be Presented?
The programme is delivered as a blended learning solution consisting of Online components of self-directed learning supplemented by virtual classroom based lectures and workshops. An Online group collaboration portal has been established enabling delegates to post and respond to questions posed by facilitators and peers.
The Course Content
Module One: Course Overview
Module Two: Defining Projects and Project Management
Module Three: The Role of a Project Manager
Module Four: Pre-Assignment Review
Module Five: How Can Projects Help Me?
- The Benefits of Projects
- Case Study: Mary Marvelous
Module Six: A Project’s Life Cycle
- The Life Cycle
- Stages of a Project
Module Seven: Selling a Project
- Tom Peters
- The Priority Matrix
Module Eight: Creating a Vision
- The Vision Process
- Making Connections
Module Nine: Project Goals
- Setting Goals with SPIRIT
- Your Project’s Goals
Module Ten: Using a Target Chart
Module Eleven: Preparing Your Project
Module Twelve: Laying Out the Project
- The Statement of Work
- Individual SOW
- Project Planning Worksheet
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan