Project Management Fundamentals

Details

This course provides a comprehensive overview of project management, from initiation to closure. Participants will learn essential methodologies, tools, and techniques needed to successfully manage projects across various industries. Through practical examples and hands-on applications, participants will be prepared to effectively lead projects, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.

You need to join both days. The fee mentioned is fee for both days already.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

• Certificates will be provided.
• Handouts and workfiles included.
• Bring your own laptop. Practice files will be emailed before the training. (You can ask us about our laptop rental service if you cannot bring a laptop.)
• Coffee, PM snacks, and candies included.
• Lunch included.
• Tax included.

TIMEAll schedules are set at 8AM-5PM. However, if the headcount is low, the training may be set at 9AM-4PM or 9AM-5PM. Your certificate, still, will indicate 16 hours.The start time and end time will be finalized three days before the class. Please look for an email from us or chat with us to confirm.

​Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

• Definition and Purpose of Project Management
• What is a project?
• Importance of project management in organizations
• Differences between projects, operations, and programs
• Key Roles in Project Management
• Project manager responsibilities
• Project team and stakeholders
• Project Life Cycle
• Phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, Closure

Module 2: Project Management Frameworks and Methodologies

• Traditional (Waterfall) Project Management
• Sequential stages and milestones
• Agile Project Management
• Key principles of Agile: flexibility, iteration, collaboration
• Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid methodologies
• Other Approaches
• Lean, Six Sigma, etc.

Module 3: Project Initiation

• Project Charter
• Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Project assumptions, constraints, and risks
• Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
• Understanding stakeholder needs and influences
• Stakeholder mapping
• Feasibility Study and Business Case
• Evaluating project viability
• Costs, benefits, and ROI analysis

Module 4: Project Planning

• Scope Management
• Defining and controlling project scope
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Time Management
• Creating project schedules
• Gantt charts and Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Estimation techniques: PERT, Three-point estimation
• Cost Management
• Budgeting and cost estimation
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Risk Management
• Identifying and assessing risks
• Risk response planning and mitigation strategies
• Quality Management
• Defining quality standards and control processes
• Resource and Team Management
• Assigning roles and responsibilities
• Resource leveling and optimization
• Communication Management
• Developing a communication plan
• Managing information flow among stakeholders

Module 5: Project Execution, Monitoring, and Controlling

• Team Leadership and Motivation
• Managing and motivating project teams
• Conflict resolution and collaboration techniques
• Resource Allocation and Management
• Assigning and optimizing resources during project execution
• Communication in Action
• Managing project meetings and reports
• Stakeholder engagement strategies
• Risk Mitigation in Action
• Managing ongoing risks and issues

Module 6: Project Closing

• Closing Processes
• Verifying project deliverables and stakeholder acceptance
• Closing contracts and financials
• Post-Implementation Review
• Lessons learned and knowledge sharing
• Final project report
• Project Handover
• Transitioning deliverables to operations or maintenance teams
• Celebrating Success
• Recognizing team achievements and project success