A Practical Guide on How to Manage Projects Effectively and Achieve Optimal Outcomes.
What you will learn
Define the importance, roles and responsibilities of project managers.
Learn what the project life cycle is and how to plan, initiate, and manage a project.
Gain knowledge about project management tools like Trello and Jira, understanding what they are and the purposes for which they are used.
Learn how to manage and resolve risks and issues in a project.
Description
Tailored to provide you with practical skills in project management whether you’re starting your project management journey or looking to enhance existing knowledge, this course covers fundamental topics in a straightforward manner.
Course Highlights:
- Introduction and Basics: Learn what a project is, understand the project life cycle, and explore the role of a Project Manager.
- Team Creation and Management: Discover how to build and motivate effective teams, understand project sponsors, and master documentation.
- Initiating a Project: Dive into project initiation, stakeholder engagement, and essential documents like Project Scope Statement.
- Planning and Execution: Explore a ten-step team planning process, review a project plan, and grasp time estimation and delegation.
- Managing Risks and Issues: Understand project risk management and ways to deal with risks.
- Monitoring and Controlling: Learn about monitoring costs and managing changes to scope during a project.
- Project Closure: Explore the project closure review, closure report, and lessons learned strategy.
- Tools and Software: Get introduced to project management software and tools for scheduling and collaboration.
- Case Studies: Analyze both successful and failed projects to gain valuable insights.
- Professional Development and Certification: Learn how to progress through various certifications and professional development for your career growth.
Embark on this learning journey to build a solid foundation in project management essentials. The course focuses on practical skills you can apply immediately in your projects.
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Content
Introduction and Grasping the Basics
What is a Project?
Project Management Life Cycle: 5 Phases
Project Management Life Cycle Example
Project Manager’s Role and Responsibilities
Four Disruptive Forces
Mini Glossary
Project Management Methodologies
Team Creation and Management
Team Building and Dynamics
Motivation and Momentum
Understanding Your Sponsor
Documentation and Reporting
Initiating a Project
Initiating the Project
Identifying the Project Stakeholders
Project Scope Statement
Project Initiation Document (PID) Template
The Five Whys
Planning and Executing a Project
Ten-Step Team Planning
Example of a Project Plan
Estimating the Amount of Time
Time Estimation Formula
Quality Assurance and Control
Managing Risks and Issues
Project Risk Management
Five Ways of Dealing With Risk
Monitoring and Controlling
Monitoring Costs
Managing Changes to Scope
Project Closure
Project Closure Review
Project Closure Report
Lessons Learned Strategy
Project Management Tools and Software
Introduction to Project Management Software
Scheduling Tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Trello)
Collaboration Tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams)
Professional Development and Certification
PMP, PRINCE2 and Other Certifications