Project Management Fundamentals & Project Manager'S Toolkit

A Practical Approach towards Understanding & Executing A Project Successfully.

What you'll learn

Introduction: Definition of a Project, its importance, and why they are undertaken. It discusses the Triple Constraints of Scope, Time, and Cost.

Project Management Overview: Covers the Role and Traits of a Project Manager, Project Phases, Knowledge Areas, Tools and Techniques, Benefits and Challenges.

5 Phases of Project Lifecycle:

Initiation Phase: Defining Scope, Feasibility, and Risk Assessment.

Planning Phase: Detailing Scope, Timelines, Budgeting, and Risk Management.

Execution Phase: Implementing Plans and Managing Teams.

Monitoring & Controlling Phase: Tracking Progress, Handling Risks, and ensuring Quality.

Closure Phase: Finalizing Deliverables and reflecting on lessons learned.

Practical Insights: Includes examples, quiz, templates, and role-play/case study handouts for hands-on/self learning.

Challenges and Best Practices: Addresses common pitfalls and offers strategies for effective project execution and stakeholder management.

Tools & Techniques: Highlights tools like Project Charter, Gantt Chart, PERT, CPM, Variance Analysis, Risk Register, Action Log, Change Req Form, Quality Tools,

Focus on Stakeholder, Human Resources, Risk, Communication, Quality Management during execution of Project.

This Course emphasizes iterative planning, stakeholder communication, and adaptive management to align projects with strategic goals of the Organizations.

Requirements

Graduate in any discipline.

Working Professionals from all fields.

Description

This Course on Project Management is comprehensive and include the following key areas:Understanding Projects:Definition and need for projects.Differentiating between projects and operational work.History and Statistics of Project.Importance of project prioritization which aligns with business strategy.Roles and Traits of a Project Manager:Core qualities, skills, and responsibilities of a Project Manager.Balancing accountability and responsibility.Interpersonal and Technical skills required for successful management.Project Phases and Lifecycle:Detailed understanding of Project Phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closure.Activities and deliverables in each phase.Understanding of Scope, Time & Cost Management.Definition of Risk and Quality and its Management in Project.Understanding of Planning Fallacy & Optimism Bias.Tools and Techniques:Application of project management tools such as Work-Breakdown Structure (WBS), Project Charter, Gantt Charts, Critical Path Method, PERT, Risk Register, Action Log, Change Request Form, Quality Tools, etc.Kick-Off and Project Meetings Importance and their Templates.Importance of Quality Checks and Risk Management Techniques.Best Practices and Challenges:Common challenges like scope creep, team dynamics, and stakeholder management.Best practices for Planning, Communication, Change and Adaptability.Explaining Consensus Building and Conflict Management.Practical Application:Use of templates, role-plays, and handouts for real-world scenarios.Introduction to WBS, Activity List, Project Scope Document, Action Log, Change Control Process, etc.Application of quality tools like RCA, FMEA, and Pugh evaluation.Evaluation and Reflection:Methods for monitoring progress and controlling deviations.Deploying different Risk Management Strategy.Conducting closure activities to document lessons learned and celebrate success.The Course offers both theoretical knowledge and practical tools for efficient Project Management. And also emphasizes Iterative Planning, Stakeholder Communication, and Adaptive Management to align Projects with Strategic Goals of the Organization.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction & Learning Objectives !

Lecture 1 Introduction & Learning Objectives.

Section 2: SECTION-1 : PROJECT !

Lecture 2 What is a Project ?

Lecture 3 Why a Project is Needed ?

Lecture 4 Project Prioritization.

Lecture 5 History of Projects.

Lecture 6 Project Statistics.

Lecture 7 Project Manager Role.

Lecture 8 Traits of Project Manager.

Lecture 9 Project Management Terminology.

Section 3: SECTION - 2 : PROJECT PAHSES !

Lecture 10 Project Phases.

Lecture 11 Project Scenario.

Section 4: SECTION - 3 : PROJECT INITIATION PHASE !

Lecture 12 Project Initiation Phase.

Lecture 13 Business Case.

Lecture 14 Scope.

Lecture 15 Feasibility Study.

Lecture 16 Risk Assessment & Expectation/Assumptions

Lecture 17 Project Charter.

Section 5: SECTION - 4 : PROJECT PLANNING PHASE !

Lecture 18 Project Planning Phase.

Lecture 19 Planning Phase - Importance.

Lecture 20 Scope Planning.

Lecture 21 Timelines.

Lecture 22 Timelines - Estimations.

Lecture 23 Timelines - Buffers.

Lecture 24 Timelines - Sequencing.

Lecture 25 Timelines - Critical Path Method.

Lecture 26 Timelines - Gantt Chart.

Lecture 27 Timelines - Project Schedule.

Lecture 28 Timelines - Milestones.

Lecture 29 Budgeting.

Lecture 30 Contracts.

Lecture 31 Quality Checks.

Lecture 32 Expectation Management.

Lecture 33 Assumption Control.

Lecture 34 Risk Management.

Lecture 35 Communication Management.

Lecture 36 Change Control Process.

Lecture 37 Planning Phase - Summary.

Section 6: SECTION - 5 : PROJECT EXECUTION PHASE !

Lecture 38 Execution Phase.

Lecture 39 Kick-Off Meeting.

Lecture 40 Managing Meeting.

Lecture 41 Action Log.

Lecture 42 Task Management.

Lecture 43 People Management.

Section 7: SECTION - 6 : PROJECT MONITORING & CONTROLLING PHASE !

Lecture 44 Project Monitoring & Controlling Phase.

Lecture 45 Schedule & Cost Variance.

Lecture 46 Perform Quality Control.

Lecture 47 Quality Tools.

Lecture 48 Risk Control.

Lecture 49 Control Changes.

Lecture 50 Project Monitoring & Controlling Phase Summary.

Section 8: SECTION - 7 : PROJECT EXECUTION PHASE !

Lecture 51 Project Status Reporting.

Lecture 52 Conflict Management.

Lecture 53 Issue Management.

Section 9: SECTION - 8 : PROJECT CLOSURE PHASE !

Lecture 54 Project Closure Phase.

Lecture 55 Questions/Comments/Feedback !

Lecture 56 Project Manager Life/Reality !

Lecture 57 Thank You !

Section 10: SECTION - 9 : ADDITIONAL TOPICS !

Lecture 58 Appendix/Extra Slides.

Lecture 59 Project Management - Knowledge Areas.

Lecture 60 Project Management - Tools & Techniques.

Lecture 61 Project Management - Roles & Responsibilities.

Lecture 62 Project Management - Benefits.

Lecture 63 Project Management - Challenges.

Lecture 64 Project Management - Best Practices.

Lecture 65 20 Common Mistakes made by Inexperienced Project Managers.

This Course is for all those who are New to Corporate Life & also for those experienced Project Manager's who would want a quick Refresher Course in Project Management Fundamentals.