Master Project Management Fundamentals & Lifecycle Processes

Course Description

This comprehensive 5-day course provides a solid foundation in project management fundamentals and lifecycle processes. Participants will learn essential skills for successfully managing projects from initiation through closure. The course covers industry-standard methodologies, tools, and best practices for each phase of the project lifecycle.

Learning Objectives

• Understand core project management concepts, methodologies and lifecycle phases
• Develop skills to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects
• Learn to create key project documents and use common PM tools
• Gain practical experience applying PM techniques through case studies and exercises
• Develop leadership and communication skills for managing project teams and stakeholders

Course Modules

Day 1: Introduction to Project Management

• Project management fundamentals and terminology
• Project lifecycle overview
• Project manager roles and responsibilities
• 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
• Cost estimating and budgeting

Day 3: Project Execution

• Team development and leadership
• Communications management
• Quality management and control
• Risk management strategies
• Procurement management

Day 4: Project Monitoring and Control

• Performance measurement and earned value management
• Change control processes
• Issue management and escalation
• Status reporting and forecasting

Day 5: Project Closure and Review

• Project closure activities and checklists
• Lessons learned and continuous improvement
• Administrative and contract closeout
• Career development in project management

Practical Wins for Participants

• Create a project charter and work breakdown structure for a sample project
• Develop a project schedule and budget using MS Project
• Practice stakeholder management and communication techniques
• Conduct a project closure meeting and lessons learned session