Project Management Essentials

2.00 Hrs
SKU: JCOM-00127

Project Management is a widely recognized discipline today. A project can be a one-time, temporary event or an ongoing initiative to create a unique product, deliver a client service or design, or develop a solution or achieve a specific result within an organization. Project Management, as an essential part of business and operational management, provides the methodologies and business practices that support the organization and management of resources, the delivery of all work required to complete a project, and adherence to defined Scope, Time, and cost constraints. This course offers an in-depth examination of the essential skills and capabilities required for successful project management. In this course, we will delve into the evolution and history of modern project management, exploring how it established the foundation for today’s key project elements and life cycle phases. We’ll cover the human element of Project Management and how to plan, manage, and control the project and the resources to exceed customer expectations.

Project Management Essentials

Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental principles and benefits of effective project management
  • Identify the three core elements of project success—Scope, Time, and Cost—and how they are interrelated
  • Describe the five major phases of the project life cycle: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing
  • Explain how to apply key tools and templates such as project charters, work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, and budgets
  • Describe effective leadership and communication techniques for managing teams and stakeholders
  • Identify common project risks and implement effective strategies for risk management and contingency planning
  • Explain how to evaluate project performance using metrics and reporting methods to ensure alignment with goals and quality standards
  • Discuss how to integrate both technical project management practices and interpersonal leadership skills to deliver successful outcomes

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Author | Neal Rowland, PMP, PMI-ACP, ITIL Expert, ITIL Practitio

Neal Rowland has been a Project Management Professional (PMP) for over 13 years. During that time he has instructed, authored courses, advised training companies and corporations, and applied the best practices of project management in his work at Microsoft, Plex, and others. As the Lead Crowd Surfer of The Crowd Training [www.thecrowdtraining.com], Neal leads product development, instructional design, and graphic design. He is a contributor to the PMBOK. Beyond being certified as a PMP, Neal is also a certified agile project manager (PMI-ACP) and IT service management (ITIL Expert and ITIL Practitioner). Neal currently resides in the Detroit area with his wife and 5 kids.

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