Online: Introduction to Project Management

ONLINE: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

This online course focuses on introducing participants to the practical basics of project management. Focus is placed on internationally accepted standards for professional project management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

CERTIFICATION EXAMS/PDUS
There is no certification exam associate with this course. Students can claim 21 PDU/contact hours upon completion of this course.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is best suited for those new to project management or desiring a refresher on the basics, and is especially effective when taken by entire project leadership teams.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Introduction & Overview

Project Management Field
Certification
What is Project Management All About?
How Does an Organization Attain Predictable Results?
The Division of Skills

Teams & Leadership

Janssen’s Model for Reactions to Change
Personality Profile - 4 Approaches
- Conceptual Approach
- Spontaneous Approach
- Normative Approach
- Methodical Approach
Team Dimensions Roles
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
The Five Conflict Resolution Modes

Project Communication

Why Is Communication Important?
With Whom Do We Communicate?
Listening
Channels of Communication
The Communications Plan
The Use of Collaboration Tools

Stakeholder Management

Who is a Stakeholder?
Steps in Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Prioritization

The Basics of Project Management

What is Project Management?
The Triangle
PMBOK Guide
Project Boundaries
PMBOK Guide Knowledge Areas
Every Project Should Have:
- The Basic Planning Steps
- The Major Project Documents
- The Project Charter
- The Statement of Work
- The Project Management Plan
- The Project Data Sheet (PDS)
- The Reporting Information Flow

Scope and Requirements

The Importance of Scope & Requirements Definition
The PMI Scope Management Framework
Scope Definition
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Components of the WBS
Managing Change
Why use a WBS?
Getting Quality Requirements
The Use Case

Developmental Methodologies

Project Management & Development Methodologies
Formality/Sequentiality
Three Major Types
The Basic Waterfall Model
The Spiral Development Cycle
Prototyping
Agile Methodologies
Manifesto for Agile Software Development
Methodology Table
Selecting A Methodology

Effective Budgets & Schedules

The Basic Steps in Scheduling
Sequencing
Potential Methods for Activity Sequencing
Network Diagram
Resource Estimating
Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
Duration Estimating
The Critical Formula
Efficiency vs. Availability
Project Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT)
Stages for Budget Development

Project Performance

What Causes Project Delays?
What Behavior Do You Want?
The Keys to Success
Measuring Success
Introduction to Earned Value
Cost Analysis
Schedule Analysis

Change Management

Defining Change Management
Scope Change Management
Change Request Form
Action Items or Issues