Project Management Basics

Establish basic project management best practices in team members.

In today’s project environment, project managers are challenged to meet the demands of both the customer and their own organization in delivering projects on time, within budget, and within scope. To help the project manager succeed in achieving their objectives, it is essential that all members of his/her team become aware of and use sound project management practices.

This course is designed to provide project team members with the rudimentary knowledge and skills that will enable them to support the:

  • Planning,
  • Implementation, and
  • Monitoring requirements of the project manager

At-a-glance

Delivery: Instructor-Led Training
(Virtual or On-site)

Course Length: Virtual: Two 3.5 hour sessions; Onsite: 1 day

Professional Development Units (PDUs): 7 (Ways of Working)

 

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Key Outcomes

  • Develop a scope statement
  • Develop a WBS with your project team
  • Discuss cost and work estimates for your project
  • Analyze a project’s critical path
  • Capture lessons learned during closeout for a project

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