Course Outline
Introduction to Project Management
- Project Lifecycle & key terminology
- Stakeholder engagement and team structure
Project Initiation
- Criteria for project selection
- Drafting the project charter
- Mobilizing the team
Project Planning
- Requirement gathering and Scope comprehension
- Defining deliverables and success metrics
- Constructing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Defining activities, sequence, and milestones
- Specifying resource needs
- Formulating a robust communication strategy
- Identifying the critical path
- Cost estimation and budget development
- Defining project risks
Project Execution
- Monitoring and controlling project operations
- Setting up productive project meetings and governance frameworks
- Executing the communication plan and ensuring effective information dissemination
- Overseeing project reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Managing project risks and issues
- Controlling project scope and the change management process
Project Closure
- Executing closure activities and obtaining sign-off
- Facilitating effective lessons-learned sessions
- Administrative closure procedures
Wrap-Up
- Common project pitfalls and strategies for avoidance
- Q&A
Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites required to join this session.
The program is specifically tailored for supervisors and managers accountable for mid-to-long-term initiatives who seek a deeper understanding of project management principles, tools, and techniques. Participants must possess a 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.
