Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management
- Understanding the project lifecycle and key terminology
- Recognizing stakeholders and structuring the team
Starting a Project
- Criteria for project selection
- Formulating the project charter
- Organizing and mobilizing the team
Strategic Project Planning
- Collecting requirements and defining the scope
- Defining deliverables and success metrics
- Developing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Outlining activities, establishing sequence, and setting milestones
- Determining necessary resources
- Formulating an effective communication strategy
- Identifying the critical path
- Cost estimation and budget creation
- Defining project risks
Executing the Project
- Monitoring and controlling project activities
- Establishing productive project meetings and governance structures
- Implementing the communication plan and ensuring accurate information flow
- Managing reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Managing risks and addressing issues
- Controlling project scope and the change management process
Project Closure
- Carrying out closure tasks and obtaining formal sign-off
- Conducting lessons learned sessions
- Following administrative closure procedures
Concluding Summary
- Identifying common project challenges and strategies to mitigate them
- Q&A session
Requirements
No specific prerequisites are required to join this training.
Tailored specifically for supervisors and managers accountable for medium to long-term projects, this course offers a deeper insight into the principles, tools, and methods of project management. Attendees are expected to possess strong command of both written and spoken English.
Testimonials (7)
The instructor was very knowledgeable and interesting!
Ayla Defoor - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Very informative, well spoken
James Wood - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Open my eyes that project management is more than just used in the construction world, tangible projects
Steven Liedl - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Good extra support. templates etc.. He knows the content very well.
Micheline - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
The structure of the training a good refresh for people already having some basic knowledge
Fouad Chaib - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
good overview or reminder. Style of the trainer
Veronique - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
The constant interaction between the teacher and the audience. Real examples and resolution of doubts at the moment.
