Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify the key processes and requirements of project management.
Initiate a project.
Plan for time and cost.
Plan for project risks, communication, and change control.
Manage a project.
Execute the project closeout phase.
PDU Awarded : 7 PDUs

Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management
Topic 1A: Describe a Project
Topic 1B: Describe the Project Management Life Cycle
Topic 1C: Identify the Role of a Project Manager

Lesson 2: Initiating a Project
Topic 2A: Determine the Scope of a Project
Topic 2B: Identify the Skills for a Project Team
Topic 2C: Identify the Risks to a Project

Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost
Topic 3A: Create a Work Breakdown Structure
Topic 3B: Sequence the Activities
Topic 3C: Create a Project Schedule
Topic 3D: Determine Project Costs

Lesson 4: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control
Topic 4A: Analyze the Risks to a Project
Topic 4B: Create a Communication Plan
Topic 4C: Plan for Change Control

Lesson 5: Managing a Project
Topic 5A: Begin Project Work
Topic 5B: Execute the Project Plan
Topic 5C: Track Project Progress
Topic 5D: Report Performance
Topic 5E: Implement Change Control

Lesson 6: Executing the Project Closeout Phase
Topic 6A: Close a Project
Topic 6B: Create a Final Report