Introduction to Project Management

Course Content:

1 - Getting Started with Project Management
Project Management Basics
Factors Influencing a Project

2 - Launching Projects
How Organizations Choose the Right Project
Identify Project Stakeholders and Their Expectations
Identify the Project Scope
Prepare a SOW
Formally Authorize a Project

3 - Estimating Project Work
Estimate Project Effort and Resources Using Top-Down Estimation
Estimate Project Effort and Resources Using Bottom-Up Estimation
Reduce Risks in Project Estimates

4 - Creating a Project Schedule
Illustrate Project Flow
Identify Activity Resources
Schedule Project Work

5 - Planning Project Costs
Estimate Project Costs
Establish the Cost Baseline
Reconcile Funding and Costs

6 - Planning for Risks
Create a Risk Management Plan
Identify Risks and Their Causes
Analyze Risks
Develop a Risk Response Plan

7 - Planning for Quality and Compliance
Deliver the Desired Project Results
Verify Compliance Requirements

8 - Managing Human Resources
Plan Your Dream Team
Put the Team Together
Build the Team
Manage the Team

9 - Managing Project Procurements
Plan for Project Procurements
Obtain Responses from Vendors
Choose the Right Vendor
Manage Vendors and Procurements

10 - Managing Change During Project Execution
Gear Up for Project Execution
Manage Project Changes
Monitor the Project Scope

11 - Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedule and Cost
Monitor and Control the Project Schedule
Optimize the Project Schedule
Monitor and Control Project Costs

12 - Monitoring Risk and Quality
Monitor and Control Risks
Put Quality Plans into Action
Control Project Quality

13 - Communicating and Reporting
Communicate in a Project
Distribute Project Information
Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations
Report on Project Performance

14 - Closing the Project
Hand Off the Project
Close Project Procurements
Wrap Up a Project

*Course materials will be provided on the first day of class

Prerequisites:

Project Management Overview, MS Project or previous practical knowledge of project management practices.

Student Responsibilities:

In order for a class to be successful, all students should share the same general level of knowledge and experience. If a participant does not demonstrate these, the CITI Team will take the necessary steps either to prepare the participant or place him/her in a more appropriate course. This policy is intended to maintain the high level of quality that you have come to expect from CITI.