A to Z of Project Management
A to Z of Project Management
Published 6/2025
Duration: 2h | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 1.28 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Published 6/2025
Duration: 2h | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 1.28 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
A beginners guide to project management
What you'll learn
- Understand the basics of project management, including its purpose, importance, and roles.
- Learn how to define goals, initiate a project and identify stakeholders.
- Develop a comprehensive project plan, including scope, timelines, and budgets.
- Manage project resources, communication, and stakeholder expectations as part of project execution.
- Track project progress and manage changes effectively.
- Learn how to close a project successfully and analyze outcomes.
- Introduction to popular methodologies beyond traditional project management.
Requirements
- This is a beginners course and no need for prior experience.
Description
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Objective: Understand the basics of project management, including its purpose, importance, and roles.
- Topics:
- Definition of common project management terms: Project, Operations, Project Management etc.
- Key Project Roles and Responsibilities
- Project Life Cycle Overview: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring/Controlling, and Closure
Module 2: Initiating a project
Objective: Learn how to define goals, initiate a project and identify stakeholders.
- Topics:
- Project Charter: Purpose and Elements
- Defining Scope, Goals, and Objectives
- Identifying Stakeholders and Stakeholder Analysis
- Business Case and Feasibility Study
Module 3: Planning a project
Objective: Develop a comprehensive project plan, including scope, timelines, and budgets.
- Topics:
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Estimation Techniques: Time, Cost, and Resource Estimation
- Scheduling Techniques (e.g., Gantt Charts, Critical Path Method)
- Budgeting and Cost Management
- Risk Management Plan: Identifying, Analyzing, and Mitigating Risks
Module 4: Executing a project
Objective: Manage project resources, communication, and stakeholder expectations.
- Topics:
- Resource Management and Allocation
- Managing Communication (Communication Plan, Meeting Best Practices)
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Procurement and Vendor Management
Module 5: Monitoring and controlling a project
Objective: Track project progress and manage changes effectively.
- Topics:
- Change Control: Tracking Changes and Managing Scope Creep
- Risk Monitoring and Control
- Project Reporting and Documentation
Module 6: Closing a project
Objective: Learn how to close a project successfully and analyze outcomes.
- Topics:
- Project Closure Checklist
- Final Reporting and Documentation
- Post-Mortem and Lessons Learned
- Celebrating Success and Recognizing Team Contributions
Module 7: Alternative Project Management Methodologies/Approaches
Objective: Introduction to popular methodologies beyond traditional project management.
- Topics:
- Agile Project Management: Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
- Waterfall vs. Agile Comparison
- Hybrid Models and When to Use Them
Who this course is for:
- This course is for anyone looking to start a career in Project Management but not sure yet what it really entails. It covers the end to end of project management at high-level. It's also a useful course for anyone that want to learn the periphery of project management without going into details.
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