Course Title: Project Management Basics

Duration: 2 Days

Cost 2 Credits or $1175

Course Description: This course is designed to provide an overview of the fundamental concepts and principles of project management. It is intended for individuals who are new to project management or seeking a refresher on the basics. Through a combination of lectures, group discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn the essential skills and tools needed to plan, execute, and control projects effectively.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the basic principles and concepts of project management
• Learn how to create a project charter and define the scope of a project
• Develop a project schedule using Gantt charts and other tools
• Identify and manage risks and issues that may arise during a project
• Understand how to effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members
• Learn how to control and monitor the progress of a project

Course Outline:

Day 1:

• Introduction to Project Management:
  • Definition of a project
  • Role of the project manager
  • PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
  • Types of projects and project life cycles
• Project Planning:
  • Creating a project charter
  • Defining the scope of a project
  • Developing a work breakdown structure (WBS)
  • Estimating time and resources needed for each task
  • Creating a Gantt chart to visualize the project schedule

Day 2:

• Project Execution and Control:
  • Assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members
  • Monitoring progress and addressing any issues that arise
  • Managing risks and changes to the project plan
  • Communicating with stakeholders and team members
  • Controlling and adjusting the project plan as needed
• Project Closure:
  • Finalizing all tasks and completing any remaining work
  • Conducting a lessons learned session to review what went well and what could be improved in future projects
  • Closing out the project and formally completing all documentation

Assessment: Participants will be assessed through a combination of quizzes, class participation, and a final project plan presentation.

Materials: Participants will be provided with a course manual and any additional materials needed for the exercises and assessments. It is recommended that participants bring a laptop to access project management software during the course or they login to the online course platform using a computer with a stable high speed internet connection and working headphones with a noise canceling microphone.