Project Management Essentials for NonProject Managers Training
This unique two-day training seminar is designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of project management (PM). It focuses on providing a common language and clear understanding of expectations needed to work effectively on any project team. You will develop an understanding of essential PM terminology and apply basic tools and techniques to increase your effectiveness as a contributor and team member in your functional area.
Project Management Essentials for Non-Project Managers
Course Overview
- Know the purpose and process of project management.
- Understand the roles, responsibilities, and needs of project team members.
- Identify and apply critical project management tools.
- Identify stakeholders, their relationships to one another, and how these relationships affect projects.
- Recognize stakeholder issues within the organization.
- Identify and apply critical communication tools and protocols.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Getting Your Hands Around Project Management Distinguish Between a Project and Operations.
- Recognize the Factors That Contribute to Project Success or Failure.
- Identify the Framework for Project Management.
- Module 2: Getting It Off the Ground (Initiation) Recognize the Value of Knowing Why/How a Project Is Important to the Organization and to You.
- Explain the Elements of a Project Charter and Its Relevance to Initiating a Project.
- Identify Stakeholders and Their Roles on a Project.
- Recognize Stakeholder Issues within the Organization.
- Module 3: Planning the Work Apply Techniques to Define the Work to Be Done.
- Identify an Apply Techniques to Estimate Needed Resources, Cost, and Hours for the Project.
- Apply Techniques to Schedule the Project.
- Identify Roles and Responsibilities for the Project.
- Plan for Potential Risks to the Project.
- Module 4: Working the Plan (Execution and Monitoring) Build an Effective Status Report.
- Recognize the Types and Purposes of Meetings.
- Identify Action Items and Issues.
- Recognize the Importance of Managing Change.
- Module 5: Putting It to Bed (Closing) Contribute to the Lessons Learned Database.
- Identify the Project Records and Files that Must Be Archived for Historical Purposes.
- Describe a Project Closure Checklist.
- Compare Closing Out Successful Versus Unsuccessful or Canceled Projects.
Intended Audience
Non-Project Managers who are involved in projects, including experts, team members, project sponsors, contributors, facilitators, and coordinators.
Prerequisites
Basic project management experience
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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, Project Management Essentials for NonProject Managers 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 unique two-day training seminar is designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of project management (PM). It focuses on providing a common language and clear understanding of expectations needed to work effectively on any project team. You will develop an understanding of essential PM terminology and apply basic tools and techniques to increase your effectiveness as a contributor and team member in your functional area. 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/project-management-training/project-management-essentials-for-nonproject-managers-training/.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Your Name]
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