Course Introduction:
The Fundamentals of Project Management course has a strong emphasis on project risk management skills, assisting professionals in improving project execution, lowering project costs, and avoiding project timeline overruns. It is a structured approach to managing the entire planning and lifecycle of a project and ensuring proper delivery. The key to ensuring that all project components work together to create a successful project is strong leadership. This program is a must for everyone who aspires to handle projects or is already in a project management role. Topics covered in this course include creating a statement of work, establishing project goals, planning, budgeting, managing risks, and carrying out a project.
Course Objectives:
- Recognize project goals and outcomes clearly
- Build a high-performance project team and plan resources
- Outline project management framework and process as per PMI guidelines
- Set clear targets and deadlines for projects
- Explore the lifecycle or phases of a project – initiation to closure
- Effective stakeholder engagement and manage their expectations
- Identify and manage risks related to project scope, cost, time, and quality
- Control project budget and timeline issues
- Tools and techniques in project management
- Ensure high project quality via quality planning, assurance, and control
- Evaluate changes and implement them without affecting project
Course Modules:
Module 1 – Understand the different stages of project lifecycle
Module 2 – Selection of right project team and resources
Module 3 – Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Module 4 – Develop communication plan for stakeholder engagement
Module 5 – Forecast and manage various project risks
Module 6 – Change management – evaluation and implementation
Module 7 – Use of software and tools in managing project
Module 8 – Explore legal considerations in project management