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The Project Management Fundamentals course is for entry-level students that are just starting out in the world of project management and need to get to grips with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed by Project Managers. About this course £99.00 29 lessons Certificate of completion included Course curriculum IntroductionCourse IntroductionAbout Your InstructorIntroduction Video Module 1Video Lesson - Projects and Project ManagementVideo Lesson - Triple ConstraintVideo Lesson - Methods & StandardsTest Your Knowledge Quiz Module 2Video Lesson - Project LifecycleTest Your Knowledge Quiz Module 3Video Lesson - Project ProcessesTest Your Knowledge Quiz Module 4Video Lesson - Project PlanningTest Your Knowledge Quiz Module 5Video Lesson - Managing StakeholdersTest Your Knowledge Quiz

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Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects: In-House Training A number of factors impact the new project manager's role within IT - for instance, the need to fully integrate IT into the business improvement process and the advent of distributed technology and Business Process Reengineering. As a result, the range of activities required of a new project manager has greatly increased, as well as the range of people with whom he or she interacts. This workshop enables you to minimize the problems inherent in managing a systems development project. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Articulate the benefit of using a project management methodology, processes, and various life cycles for IT projects Articulate on various standards and maturity models that provide benefits to performing organizations that manage IT projects Describe governance, gating, and the processes required for project origination Conduct a stakeholder analysis and describe its benefits throughout the project life cycle Gather good requirements, develop a work breakdown structure (WBS), and establish a baseline project plan Execute against the baseline project plan while managing change and configuration items Monitor and control the project activities using the baseline project plan and earned value management concepts Close the project by conducting scope verification, procurement audits, gathering lessons learned, archiving project records, and releasing resources Getting Started Course goal Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Key definitions and concepts Methodologies, processes, and project life cycles Project success factors and the benefits of standards and models Project Originating and Initiating Originating projects Initiating projects Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Resource Management Planning stakeholder engagement Planning human resources management Developing effective leadership skills Planning Scope and Quality Management Planning project scope Planning project quality Planning Schedule Management Planning project time Identifying schedule activities Sequencing schedule activities Estimating activity resources and time Developing project schedule Optimizing the project schedule Planning Risk and Cost Management Planning for project risks Planning project costs Estimating project costs Developing a project budget Planning Communication and Procurement Management Planning project communications Planning project procurements Project Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing Project executing Project monitoring and controlling Project closing

Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects: Virtual In-House Training A number of factors impact the new project manager's role within IT - for instance, the need to fully integrate IT into the business improvement process and the advent of distributed technology and Business Process Reengineering. As a result, the range of activities required of a new project manager has greatly increased, as well as the range of people with whom he or she interacts. This workshop enables you to minimize the problems inherent in managing a systems development project. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Articulate the benefit of using a project management methodology, processes, and various life cycles for IT projects Articulate on various standards and maturity models that provide benefits to performing organizations that manage IT projects Describe governance, gating, and the processes required for project origination Conduct a stakeholder analysis and describe its benefits throughout the project life cycle Gather good requirements, develop a work breakdown structure (WBS), and establish a baseline project plan Execute against the baseline project plan while managing change and configuration items Monitor and control the project activities using the baseline project plan and earned value management concepts Close the project by conducting scope verification, procurement audits, gathering lessons learned, archiving project records, and releasing resources Getting Started Course goal Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Key definitions and concepts Methodologies, processes, and project life cycles Project success factors and the benefits of standards and models Project Originating and Initiating Originating projects Initiating projects Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Resource Management Planning stakeholder engagement Planning human resources management Developing effective leadership skills Planning Scope and Quality Management Planning project scope Planning project quality Planning Schedule Management Planning project time Identifying schedule activities Sequencing schedule activities Estimating activity resources and time Developing project schedule Optimizing the project schedule Planning Risk and Cost Management Planning for project risks Planning project costs Estimating project costs Developing a project budget Planning Communication and Procurement Management Planning project communications Planning project procurements Project Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing Project executing Project monitoring and controlling Project closing

Description This course introduces students to project management fundamentals. Topics covered include project management basics, types of projects, building the team and schedule, creating the budget, execution, and more. COURSE CONTENT: Module 1 - Getting Started - 3m Getting Started Instructor Introduction Course Objectives Agenda Agenda Module 2 - Project Management Basics - 27m Project Management Basics PMI's PMBOK What is a Project? Attributes of a Project Examples of Projects What is Project Management Project Constraints “The Iron Triangle” Scope Cost Time How do we make this happen? How do we make this happen? The Fundamental Project Life Cycle The Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Process Outputs Examples Unforeseen Circumstances Recommendations Words of Wisdom The Tools Fundamental Project Management Tools Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools The People Objectives Stakeholder Customer Sponsor Team Members Management Project Manager's Role Project Manager's Responsibilities Time Management Matrix Time Management Matrix Time IS Money The Benefits of Project Management Summary Agenda Module 3 - Where Do Projects Come From - 56m Where Do Projects Come From Types of Organizations Enterprise Portfolio Management The Agenda BM101 Mission Vision Goals Business Strategy Management By Objectives Balanced Scorecard Approach Balanced Goals Objectives SMART Objectives from Balanced Goals SMART Objectives from Balanced Goals cont. Key Performance Indicators Action Plans BM101 Summary Project Management 101 PM Quotes Phases and Knowledge Areas 10 Knowledge Areas Aligned The Project Triangle PM101 PM101 Programs Portfolio PM101 Summary Enterprise Portfolio Management The Connection The Enterprise V Plans The Enterprise V Objectives The Enterprise V Programs The Enterprise V Portfolio Another View Enterprise Portfolio Management Versus Program & Project Management Summary Why Great ROI? But why is it necessary? Matrix Organization Structure Review Cadence How Projects Are Selected Objectives Needs Identification Business Case Enterprise Portfolio Management Proposing Projects Project Selection “The Funnel Flowchart” Project Prioritization Exercise Thirst Beverage Corporation Project Challenge Agenda Module 4 - Types of Projects - 32m Types of Projects Predictive Versus Agile Predictive Versus Agile Project Management Traditional Versus Agile Project Management Predictive Versus Agile The Predictive Project Life Cycle An Agile Project Life Cycle The Scrum Framework - Modified An Agile Project Life Cycle The Big Picture The Divide Agenda Module 5 - Initiation - 28m Initiation Our Project Our Project Setup 6 Essential Features for a PMIS PMIS Examples Leveraging Microsoft Teams Leveraging Microsoft Teams PMI's Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Project Charter Leveraging Microsoft Teams Creating a Project Charter Creating a Project Charter Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Stakeholder Register Leveraging Microsoft Teams Stakeholder Register Stakeholder Register Creating a Project Charter “The Iron Triangle” Agenda Module 6 - Building the Team - 24m Building the Team The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Build a High Performing Team Benefits of a High Performing Team Stages of Team Development Team Charter Working Agreement Working Agreement Leveraging Microsoft Teams Being a Good Leader Being a Servant Leader Servant Leader Kickoff Meeting Conducting Effective Meetings Agenda Module 7 - Building the Schedule - 52m Building the Schedule The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools What a Schedule looks like….according to Google Benefits of a Project Schedule Aligning To PMI Steps to Build a Schedule 1 Plan Schedule Management Our project 1 Plan Schedule Management Steps to Build a Schedule Project Schedule….according to PMI How to Define Activities What Does It Look Like? Option 2 - WBS* by Work Package Option 3 - WBS By Phase Steps to Build a Schedule Leveraging Microsoft Teams “The Iron Triangle” Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model Project Schedule in Excel Project Schedule in Microsoft Project Project Schedule in Project Online Agenda Module 8 - Creating the Budget - 24m Creating the Budget The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Project Cost Management General Notes Types of Costs What is a budget? Aligning To PMI Steps to Create a Budget 1. Plan Cost Management The Budget Tool Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model Estimated Costs and Budget in Microsoft Project “The Iron Triangle” Agenda Module 9 - Planning Wrap Up - 6m Planning Wrap Up “The Iron Triangle” The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Perform Analysis Obtain Approval Save a Baseline Aligning to PMI Progressive Elaboration Agenda Module 10 - Execution - 41m Execution The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Managing Your Project Update Schedule and Actual Costs Managing Your Project Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Risks Aligning To PMI Risk Management Risk Management Processes Risk Register Risk Management Risk Probability Impact Assessment Risk Management Risk Register Risk Management Risk Management Risk Management Risk Register Risk Management Managing Your Project Issues Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Issue Log Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Status Report Status Report Status Report Project Status Report Agenda Module 11A - Monitor and Control - 11m Monitor and Control What is Monitor and Control? What is Monitor and Control? What should you monitor? What should you monitor? Project Control Project Control Principles Control Scope What should you monitor? Control Schedule What should you monitor? Control Costs What should you monitor? Module 11B - Earned Value Management - 41m Progress Monitoring Earned Value Management Earned Value Analysis Our Project Pipeline Project The Process to Set Up Pipeline Schedule Baseline Cost over Time Performance Measures Baselined Cost - Timephased PV - Planned Value PV - Planned Value PV - Planned Value PV - Planned Value The Process to Maintain Performing Analysis Performance Measures EV - Earned Value EV - Earned Value EV - Earned Value Performance Measures AC - Actual Cost AC - Actual Cost AC - Actual Cost Variances Cost Variance Schedule Variance Total Variance Graphical Representation Graphical Representation Graphical Representation Graphical Representation Microsoft Project - Math Check! Visual Reports in MS Project Report Exported from MS Project to Excel Aligning with Reality Revised Plan Reschedule Uncomplete Work in MS Project Revised Plan Revised Plan The Moral of the Story Performance Indexes Cost Performance Index Schedule Performance Index Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Project Status as of 4/30 The Process to Maintain Project Status as of 4/30 Microsoft Project Math Check! Why Measure? Why Measure? What should you monitor? Module 11C - Other Items to Monitor - 19m What should you monitor? Risk Monitor and Control Risk Monitor and Control What should you monitor? Control Issues What should you monitor? Manage Stakeholder Engagement What should you monitor? Control Documents What should you monitor? Control The Product, Service or Result Control The Product, Service or Result Quality Terms and Definitions 7 Basic Quality Tools Controlling Quality What should you monitor? Module 11D - Controlling Changes - 3m Controlling Changes Controlling Changes Example Change Request Process Agenda Module 12 - Closure - 9m Closure Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Customer Feedback Customer Feedback Survey Lessons Learned Lessons Learned Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Project Summary Report Performance Evaluations Documentation Close-out Celebration Agenda Module 13 - Course Wrap Up - 14m Course Wrap Up Project Procurement Management Project Procurement Management Project Procurement Management Typical Steps Procurement Statement of Work Typical Steps Bid Document Typical Steps Contract Types of Contracts Typical Steps Control Procurements Typical Steps Close Procurements Typical Steps Congratulations! Objectives Review Agenda Total Duration: 6h 32m

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Dive into the world of project management with our comprehensive course! Master the fundamentals, explore advanced tools such as Jira, Microsoft Teams, and Trello, and gain real-world insights. From Agile methodologies to effective communication strategies, this course equips you with the skills to excel as a confident and successful project manager.

This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of project management. No prior experience required. Overview Goals and benefits of implementing project management Key project management terminology, frameworks, and tools How to apply the approaches and processes to better manage and complete a project Important interpersonal interactions needed for successful projects This 1-Day virtual Project Management Best-Practices course provides an overview of fundamental elements of the project lifecycle ? from project initiation through project close. With a focus on traditional project management concepts, students will complete this course with an improved ability to understand the best path forward for bringing projects to successful completion. Students will benefit from this course by understanding the foundational principles of project management, improving their project management skills, utilizing tools and techniques to effectively manage projects, gaining a common project management language to improve communication, and learning frameworks to identify, manage, and mitigate risk. Concepts learned in this course are immediately applicable to ongoing projects. Note: This course has been approved by PMI for 8 PDUs. 1 - Introduction What are Projects? What is Project Management? Basic Project Management Process Project Selection How Projects Further Organizational Goals What Factors can Influence Projects? Documentation Project Management Tools Role of the Project Manager The Language of Project Management 2 - Starting a Project Authorizing the Project (Project Selection) Assigning the PM Identifying and Documenting the High-Level Scope Gathering a Planning Team Identifying and Documenting the Impacted Parties 3 - Planning a Project Adapting to the Needs of the Project (Planning Level) Identifying the Work Required Estimating Time, Cost and Resources Required Developing a Schedule Developing a Budget Planning Communications and Quality Risk Management Purchases and Outside Vendors for a Project 4 - Executing the Project Baselines Managing Participants in the Project Managing Interested and Impacted Parties Performing the Planned Work Negotiating and Signing Contracts Managing Communications, Risk and Quality 5 - Overseeing and Controlling the Project Controlling the Scope, Schedule and Budget Controlling Change to the Project (Scope, Schedule, Cost and Final Product) Quality Assurance and Control Contract Administration 6 - Ending a Project Overseeing and Controlling the Project Executing the Project Closing Contracts Transferring the Final Product Lessons Learned and Archiving Records

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Success = Value + People + Process With innovation happening more than ever, the new agile project economy requires more and more people across organisations to manage projects successfully, leading to many of us quietly slipping into the role of the unofficial project manager! The problem is very few people receive formal training on how to do it. Stakeholders, scope creep, limited training, and a lack of process all combine to raise the probability of project failure costing organisations time, money, and employee morale Is it any wonder 65% of all projects fail* each year! The good news is—unofficial project managers can build confidence to lead high-value projects and engage teams in a way that inspires them to volunteer their best efforts. Source: *Nieto-Rodriguez, A. (2021). “The Project Economy Has Arrived.” Harvard Business Review; Nov/Dec 21. Outcomes Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager™ combines best practices from agile and waterfall project management to equip learners with the mindset, skillset, and toolset to engage and inspire team members. Success starts with the core agile principle of value—a project must deliver value to Noble! Once value is established, it is people who make projects successful through a consistent process. Project management isn’t just about managing logistics and hoping the project team is ready to play to win. The skills of “informal authority” are more important than ever before, so team members are inspired to contribute to project success! This course will help learners: Build strong informal authority that inspires project teams to consistently volunteer their best efforts. Utilise a consistent process to start and finish high-value projects on time and with quality. Influence and engage others to define a clear project scope, including clear deliverables and risk strategies. Model openness and agility to apply proactive change management and deliver high-value projects. Project Management Framework The Project Management Framework guides you through five distinct elements in the life of any project. Coupled with the foundational behaviours taught in the programme, this framework can help you deliver highly successful projects again and again. Who Should Attend? This programme is for anyone who finds themselves leading projects at work, regardless of whether or not their job title says, Project Manager! It is NOT a deep dive into project management processes, nor is it a qualification based programme. Whilst it would be helpful to either be involved in or to be leading a project, during the programme, this is clearly not essential. However, it is advisable that the participants have had some experience, whether as a project member or as the person who is leading the project (officially or not)! Project Management Institute (PMI) FranklinCovey is a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Authorised Training Partners (ATP) Programme and this course has been designed to satisfy the project management education requirement for PMI Certifications as well as Professional Development Education units (PDUs) needed by PMI credential holders.