PJMN045 - Project Management Essentials

Course Description

This course blends the art and science of project management enabling team members to deliver projects on time, on budget and in scope. Learn about project management from “concept to cash,” and from initial contemplation of a project to realizing its benefits through successful implementation.

This course provides a solid understanding of the terminology, processes and knowledge areas of project management, with methods for engaging and optimizing team resources for great results.

Course Outline

• Basic concepts of a project and project management
• Common project management terminology
• Project life cycles and frameworks
• Project phases and processes
• Review of the 10 knowledge areas of project management with a focus on:
  • Work breakdown structure
  • Project activity dependencies
  • Project team leadership
  • Team building
  • Team dynamics
  • Team dysfunction
  • Team and individual problem solving
  • Conflict resolution, influence and persuasion

Learner Outcomes

• Establish a project framework to complete the project
• Develop a project charter
• Develop a team charter
• Develop a project plan
• Conduct a project review
• Conduct a team review
• Identify project risk and mitigation strategies
• Develop strategies for successful project plan execution
• Monitor, assess and implement changes to the project and the team
• Develop strategies for maintaining motivation

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Professional Certificate in Management & Leadership : Elective Courses