Project Management Fundamentals: 5-Day Intensive Training

Course Description

This comprehensive 5-day course provides a solid foundation in project management fundamentals. Participants will learn essential skills, tools, and techniques to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects. The course covers key project management knowledge areas and processes, emphasizing practical application through case studies and exercises.

Learning Objectives

• Understand core project management concepts, methodologies, and best practices
• Develop skills to initiate projects, create project charters, and identify stakeholders
• Learn to create comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget
• Master techniques for risk management, quality control, and team leadership
• Gain proficiency in project monitoring, controlling, and closing processes

Course Modules

Day 1: Introduction to Project Management

• Project management fundamentals and terminology
• Project lifecycle and process groups
• Role of the project manager
• Organizational structures and project governance

Day 2: Project Initiation and Planning

• Developing the project charter
• Stakeholder identification and analysis
• Scope definition and work breakdown structure
• Schedule development and critical path analysis

Day 3: Project Execution and Team Management

• Resource allocation and management
• Team leadership and motivation
• Communication planning and stakeholder engagement
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Day 4: Project Monitoring and Controlling

• Performance measurement and earned value management
• Risk identification, analysis, and response planning
• Quality management and control
• Change management and issue resolution

Day 5: Project Closing and Advanced Topics

• Project closure and lessons learned
• Agile project management overview
• Project management software tools
• Ethics and professional conduct in project management

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to create a comprehensive project management plan
• Skills to effectively manage project stakeholders and team members
• Techniques for monitoring project performance and controlling risks
• Knowledge to successfully close projects and capture lessons learned