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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

Currently, there are no public classes scheduled. Please contact a Phoenix TS Training Consultant to discuss hosting a private class at 301-258-8200.

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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

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