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Phoenix TS

Introduction to Project Management

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Course Overview

Phoenix TS’ Instructor-led Introduction to Project Management course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and tools a beginning project manager needs within the Federal Government

After  taking this course participants will be able to:

  • Define projects, project management, and project managers
  • Identify the importance of the PMBOK and PMI
  • Identify the five process groups and ten knowledge areas as defined by the PMI
  • Describe the triple constraint
  • Perform a project needs assessment and write goals, requirements, and deliverables
  • Create key project documents, including the statement of work, project planning worksheet, and project charter
  • Build a project schedule by estimating time, costs, and resources
  • Understand and use the work breakdown structure
  • Create project planning documents, such as a schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan
  • Use planning tools, including the Gantt chart, network diagram, and RACI chart
  • Establish and use baselines
  • Monitor and maintain the project
  • Perform basic management tasks, including leading status meetings and ensuring all documents are complete at the end of the project

Schedule

Introduction to Project Management

date
location
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11/18/24 - 11/19/24 (2 days)
Online
Open
$1,295
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Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started  

Module Two: Key Concepts (I)  

  • What is a Project?  
  • What is Project Management?  
  • What is a Project Manager?  

Module Three: Key Concepts (II)  

  • About the Project Management Institute (PMI)  
  • About the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)  
  • The Five Process Groups  
  • The Ten Knowledge Areas  
  • The Triple Constraint 

Module Four: Initiation (I)  

  • Identifying Your Stakeholders  
  • Assessing Needs and Wants  
  • Setting a SMART Project Goal  
  • Creating Requirements and Deliverables  

Module Five: Initiation  

  • Creating a Statement of Work  
  • Completing the Project Planning Worksheet  
  • Completing the Project Charter  

Module Six: Planning (I)  

  • Managing Expectations  
  • Creating a Task List  
  • Estimating Time  
  • Estimating Resources  
  • Estimating Costs  

Module Seven: Planning (II)  

  • Building the Work Breakdown Structure  
  • Creating the Schedule  
  • Creating a Risk Management Plan  
  • Creating a Communication Plan  

Module Eight: Planning Tools  

  • The Gantt Chart  
  • The Network Diagram  
  • Using a RACI Chart  
  • Going the Extra Mile: Microsoft Project  

Module Nine: Executing the Project 

  • Establishing Baselines  
  • Monitoring Project Progress  
  • Triple Constraint Reduction Methods  

Module Ten: Maintaining and Controlling the Project  

  • Making the Most of Status Updates  
  • Managing Change  
  • Monitoring Risks  

Module Eleven: Closing Out  

  • Preparing for Closeout  
  • Celebrating Successes  
  • Learning from Project Challenges  
  • Scope Verification  
  • A Final To‐Do List  

 Module Twelve: Wrapping Up 

Exam Information

There is no exam associated with this certification. For more information about our CAPM and PMP certification exam prep courses, visit the course pages listed below:

Introduction to Project Management Resources

BONUS! Cyber Phoenix Subscription Included: All Phoenix TS students receive complimentary ninety (90) day access to the Cyber Phoenix learning platform, which hosts hundreds of expert asynchronous training courses in Cybersecurity, IT, Soft Skills, and Management and more!

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