Project Management Essentials

ABSTRACT

This workshop provides a foundation level understanding of project management. Participants are introduced to the Project Management Framework as described by the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge. All project management processes and knowledge areas are covered. Participants are guided by a case study to justify a typical project, develop a charter, define the scope and assess stakeholders. The work breakdown structure (WBS) is developed and used to create a network diagram, estimate duration and create a schedule so that a critical path is identified. Risk responses are developed along with a communications plan. Participatns leave with templates and a plan to “take action”. Materials comply with PMBOK® Fourth Edition.

AUDIENCE

This workshop is designed for project managers, project coordinators and team leaders responsible for leading, communicating, negotiating, problem solving and influencing the organization.

DURATION

2 Days Instructor-Led

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this workshop, the participant will be able to:

Complete a project charter and scope statement.
Decompose project and product deliverables while developing a work breakdown structure (WBS).
Assess stakeholder perspectives so that expectations can be managed.
Create a risk management plan so that high impact, high probability items are proactively managed.
Utilize the project baseline to execute, control, and closeout projects effectively.
Conduct an impact analysis so that a change request can be formalized.

TOPICS

Project Management Introduction and Key Concepts
Justifying the project: Aligning to Business Objectives
Project Scope Statement and Charter
Project Processes and Knowledge Areas
Project Constraints: Scope, Schedule, Quality, Budget, Resources & Risks
Schedule and Resource Management
Controlling and Monitoring
Transition, Close and Lessons Learned

Code: LCP009