Course Outline
Introduction to Project Management
- Project Lifecycle and Key Terminology
- Stakeholder Recognition and Team Composition
Project Initiation
- Project Selection Criteria
- Formulating the Project Charter
- Team Mobilization
Project Planning
- Gathering Requirements and Defining Scope
- Identifying Deliverables and Success Metrics
- Constructing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Defining Activities, Sequencing, and Milestones
- Specifying Resource Requirements
- Designing an Effective Communication Plan
- Determining the Critical Path
- Cost Estimation and Budget Development
- Identifying Project Risks
Project Execution
- Monitoring and Controlling Project Work
- Establishing Effective Project Meetings and Governance
- Managing the Communication Plan and Information Distribution
- Overseeing Project Reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Managing Project Risks and Issues
- Controlling Project Scope and Change Control Processes
Closing the Project
- Executing Project Closure Activities and Obtaining Sign-off
- Conducting Lessons Learned Sessions
- Administrative Closure Procedures
Wrap-up
- Common Project Pitfalls and Avoidance Strategies
- Q&A Session
Requirements
No specific prerequisites are required to enroll in this course.
This training is tailored for supervisors and managers overseeing mid-to-long-term projects who seek to deepen their understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies. Participants are expected to have a solid 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.
