Course Outline
Introduction to Project Management
- Project lifecycle overview and essential terminology
- Understanding stakeholders and team dynamics
Initiating a Project
- Evaluating criteria for project selection
- Drafting the project charter
- Mobilizing the project team
Planning the Project
- Collecting requirements and defining the scope
- Identifying key deliverables and success metrics
- Structuring the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Sequencing activities and establishing milestones
- Determining necessary resources
- Designing a robust communication strategy
- Mapping the critical path
- Calculating costs and constructing the budget
- Assessing project risks
Executing the Project
- Overseeing and controlling project activities
- Facilitating effective meetings and establishing governance frameworks
- Implementing the communication plan and managing information flow
- Monitoring reporting mechanisms and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Addressing risks and resolving issues
- Managing scope and administering change control procedures
Project Closure
- Executing closure activities and securing final sign-off
- Documenting lessons learned
- Completing administrative closing procedures
Conclusion
- Recognizing common pitfalls and strategies to avoid them
- Q&A session
Requirements
No specific prerequisites are required for participation in this training.
This program is tailored for supervisors and managers overseeing medium to long-term initiatives who aim to deepen their grasp of project management principles, methodologies, and tools. It is recommended that all participants possess a strong command of both written and spoken English.
Testimonials (7)
The instructor was very knowledgeable and interesting!
Ayla Defoor - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Very informative, well spoken
James Wood - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Open my eyes that project management is more than just used in the construction world, tangible projects
Steven Liedl - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Good extra support. templates etc.. He knows the content very well.
Micheline - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
The structure of the training a good refresh for people already having some basic knowledge
Fouad Chaib - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
good overview or reminder. Style of the trainer
Veronique - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
The constant interaction between the teacher and the audience. Real examples and resolution of doubts at the moment.
