Learn the strategies, methods, and terminology commonly used in project management. Develop a practical understanding of the five stages of project management, focusing on the Initiation and Planning phases, and gain insight into the skills and responsibilities of a successful Project Manager.
Overview
Syllabus
Project Fundamentals
What is a Project?
Characteristics of Projects
The Project Triangle
The Project Lifecycle
What is a Gantt Chart?
Project Management Methodologies
Brief Overview of Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
The Initiating Phase
Project Identification
Project Selection
Project Charter
Project Scope
The Planning Phase
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Task Responsibility
Defining Activities
Sequencing Activities
Network Diagram
Estimating Activity Resources
Resource Management In the Planning Phase
Activity Resources
Resource-Constrained Planning
Resource Requirement Plan
Resource Utilization Plan
Start/Finish Times, Critical Path, and Slack
Establishing Project Start & Completion Times
Critical Path
Total Slack
Free Slack
The Project Manager
Project Manager Responsibilities
Project Managers Skills
Delegation
Managing Change
Taught by
Dan Rodney