The Basics of Project Management

This training course is designed to provide participants with the fundamentals of project management: how to initiate, plan, and execute a project that meets objectives and satisfies stakeholders. Aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK Guide), Fifth Edition, 2013, this course provides a step-by-step guide to planning and executing a project. 

• Gain a comprehensive understanding and master the fundamental concepts, skills and techniques of Project Management. 
• Link project goals and objectives to clear, compelling stakeholder needs 
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of project managers across the project lifecycle 
• Define and develop the foundations of a project plan, including the project requirements document (PRD)
• Work breakdown structure (WBS), budget, schedule and other resources 
• Set realistic and measurable objectives and ensure positive results 
• Manage and control the project against the baseline 
• Establish a dependable project control and monitoring system
• Close out a project effectively