Project Management Fundamentals
Description
Introduction to core project management concepts, terminology, and the project lifecycle
Learning Objectives
Learners will understand the fundamental concepts of project management, including project definition, lifecycle phases, key stakeholders, and the role of a project manager in organizational context.
Topics (8)
Understanding initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing phases with their key deliverables and activities.
Project manager skills, responsibilities, leadership qualities, and competency frameworks including technical, leadership, and strategic skills.
Stakeholder identification, analysis, classification, and engagement strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
Organizational structures, culture, politics, and external environmental factors affecting project management.
Success factors, key performance indicators, balanced scorecard approach, and stakeholder satisfaction measures.
Project governance principles, portfolio management office (PMO), steering committees, and governance structures.
PMI Code of Ethics, professional responsibility, ethical decision-making, and maintaining professional standards.
Overview of project characteristics, project vs operations, project success criteria, and the value of project management in organizations.