Introduction to Project Management Training
This introduction to project management training course provides you with the fundamental knowledge and skills to successfully lead a project from beginning to end. You will gain hands-on project experience through a simulated project case study.
Introduction to Project Management
Course Overview
- Leverage key projectmanagementconcepts.
- Lead a project frombeginning to end.
- Motivateand lead your project team.
- Implementeffective projectmanagement processes.
- Develop theleadership skills needed for successfully planning, managing, and delivering projects ofany sizeand scope.
- Test your knowledgein theend-of-courseexam.
- Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
- Benefits and Value of Project Management
- Communication as the Key to Project Success
- Defining a Project
- Defining Projects, Programs, and Portfolio Management
- The Project Management Process
- The Phases of Project Management
- Activity: The WayMany 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
- Activity: Building anObjective Statement and Deliverables List
- Project Charters and other initiating activities
- Strategic considerations
- 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 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- How the WBS is Developed
- Activity: Build the WBS for Class Project
- Creating the Project Schedule
- Identifying Activities
- Estimating Activities
- Determining Duration of Project Activities
- Sequencing Activities
- Activity: Sequence Project Activities (create network diagram)
- Resourcing the Schedule (Identify, Allocate, Optimize)
- Finalizing Schedule (Determining Project Duration, Understanding Critical Path, Refining the Project to Meet Objectives and Constraints)
- Module 4: Project Risk Management
- Define Risk Management
- Risk Identification
- Analyze 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 teamguidelines
- 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
- Analyzing Data Against a Baseline to Determine Progress
- Taking Corrective Action to Meet Project Constraints
- Activity: ReviewProject 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 Organizations
- Activity: Course Review and Communication of Learnings
Intended Audience
- Project Management Training PremiumBundle Details
- PremiumBlendedTraining Benefits
The premiumtraining bundleincludes thefollowing:
- The Project Management Fundamentals Adaptive eLearning Course
- The 2-day Instructor-led LearningTree Course 296, {course:296}
- Adaptive Learning Modules List
- Initiating a Project
- Gathering Requirements
- Developing the Scope
- Developing the Schedule - Overview
- Developing the Schedule - Identifying Activities
- Developing the Schedule - Estimating Durations
- Developing the Schedule - Sequencing Activities
- Developing the Schedule - Scheduling the Project
- Optimizing the Schedule
- Executing a Project
- Identifying and Managing Risks
- Analyzing and Responding to Risks
- Leadership and Communication
- Development Models
Prerequisites
None
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Sample training request letter
Subject: Request for Project Management & Agile training from Applied Technology Academy
[Decision Maker Name],
I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, Introduction to Project Management Training. The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
This introduction to project management training course provides you with the fundamental knowledge and skills to successfully lead a project from beginning to end. You will gain hands-on project experience through a simulated project case study. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in project management & agile that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in project management & agile. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/introduction-to-project-management/.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Your Name]
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