Introduction To Project Management

Our Introduction To Project Management training course syllabus contains the following modules:

Module 1: Introduction To Project Management

• Benefits and value of project management
• Communication as the key to project success
• Defining a project
• Defining projects, programmes, and portfolio management
• The project management process
• The phases of project management

Activity: The Way Many Projects Start – Chaos

Module 2: Initiating A Project

• Defining the initiation phase  
• Linking strategic value to the project  
• Business case overview  
• Issue tracking  
• Assumptions  
• Defining the objective of a project  
• Creating the objective statement (the Five “W” questions)  
• Translating the statement into deliverables  

Module 3: Planning The Project

What a project plan is  

• The narrative planning document  
• Outline of content  

Stakeholders   

• Defining stakeholders  
• How they contribute to the development of a project plan  
• Stakeholder analysis  
• Stakeholder engagement plan  
• Stakeholder communication plan  

Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)   

• Defining the WBS  
• How the WBS is developed  

Activity: Build the WBS for Class Project  

Creating the Project Schedule  

• Identify activities  
• Estimate activities  
• Do Now Activity: Determine Duration of Project Activities  
• Sequencing activities  

Activity: Sequence Project Activities (create network diagram)  

• Resourcing the schedule (Identify, Allocate, Optimise)  
• Finalise schedule (Determine project duration, Understand Critical Path, Refining the project to meet objectives and constraints) 

Module 4: Project Risk Management

• Define risk management  
• Risk identification  
• Analyse probability and impacts  
• Risk registers  
• Plan risk responses  

Activity: Develop Risk Register For Class Project  

• Contingency plans  
• Early warning signs 

Module 5: Baselining The Plan

Change control  

• Process defined  
• Scaling process to fit the project  

Project team guidelines  

• Status meetings  
• Schedule updates  
• Issue and risk tracking and reporting  

Other considerations  

• Quality management plan  
• Project procurement plan  
• Getting approval to execute a plan  

Activity: Team Review of Completed Project Plan

Module 6: Executing The Plan

• Defining executing/monitoring and controlling processes  
• The management processes  
• How to monitor and control key plan elements  
• Project status reports  
• Analysing data against a baseline to determine progress  
• Taking corrective action to meet project constraints  

Activity: Review Project Status Report and Schedule  

Module 7: Project Closure

• Determining if a project is ready to close  
• Transfer of project deliverable(s) to operational control  
• Determining if project objectives and business value have been attained  
• Conducting lessons-learned review  
• Appropriate celebrations  
• Building project management capabilities in organisations  

Activity: Course Review and Communication of Learnings 

Our Introduction To Project Management training course is beneficial for a wide range of individuals and professionals including but limited to:

• Project Managers
• Team Leaders and Supervisors
• Team Members
• Executives and Stakeholders
• Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
• Students and Graduates

Our Introduction To Project Management training course includes:

• Pre-reading
• Course Manuel
• Quizzes
• Exercises

There are no entry-level requirements for our Introduction To Project Management training course.

there is no recommended reading for our Introduction To Project Management training course.

Introduction To Project Management Exam:

• Format: Multiple Choice
• Questions: 40
• Pass Mark: 70% (28/40 correct answers)

Our two-day PRINCE2® Foundation training course will teach you the language of PRINCE2® and become a more informed member of a project team.

Our Introduction To Project Management training course offers a wide range of benefits to individuals and organizations alike. Here are some key advantages of undergoing project management training:

• Enhanced Project Success
• Improved Efficiency and Productivity
• Enhanced Communication and Collaboration
• Better Risk Management
• Cost Control and Budget Management