PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS (PMF)
Overview
Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry’s best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success.
Objectives
In this course, students will examine the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized practices to successfully manage projects.
They will be able to:
- Identify the key processes and requirements of project management.
- Initiate a project.
- Plan for time and cost.
- Plan for project risks, communication, and change control.
- Execute, manage, and control a project.
Key Competencies
- After completing this course, students will be able to develop a solid understanding of the fundamentals of project management and its underlying structure and elements, including project phases, project life cycles, stakeholders, and areas of expertise. These, coupled with the ability to identify the project management processes that are recognized industry-wide as good practice, will help them to apply effective project management techniques to improve the efficiency of their projects and ensure their success.
Course Outline
GETTING STARTED WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Topic A: Identify the Characteristics of a Project
- Topic B: Identify the Project Management Life Cycle
- Topic C: Identify the Role of a Project Manager
INITIATING A PROJECT
- Topic A: Determine the Scope of a Project
- Topic B: Identify the Skills for a Project Team
- Topic C: Identify the Risks to a Project
PLANNING FOR TIME & COST
- Topic A: Create a WBS
- Topic B: Sequence the Activities
- Topic C: Create a Project Schedule
- Topic D: Determine Project Costs
PLANNING FOR PROJECT RISKS, COMMUNICATION, AND CHANGE CONTROL
- Best practices
- Procedures and policies importance
- Assessing internal controls efficiency
MANAGING A PROJECT
- Topic A: Begin Project Work
- Topic B: Execute the Project Plan
- Topic C: Track Project Progress
- Topic D: Report Performance
- Topic E: Implement Change Control
CLOSING THE PROJECT
- Topic A: Close a Project
- Topic B: Create a Final Report
مجموعات العمليات
- مجموعة عمليات البدء.
- مجموعة عمليات التخطيط.
- مجموعة عمليات التنفيذ.
- مجموعة عمليات المتابعة والتحكم.
- مجموعة عمليات إغلاق المشروع / المرحلة.
Outline and competencies are indicative; the final agenda is tailored and confirmed with VIFM.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who is considering a career path in project management and desiring a complete overview of the field and its generally accepted practices can benefit from this course.
Methodology
A variety of methodologies will be used, including brief presentations, discussions, individual and group exercises.
Interested in this programme?
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