Project Management Fundamentals: In-House Training Many projects are performed by highly competent and effective people who have little or no project management training. They perform projects like process improvement, marketing campaign development, new product development, event planning and production, and other 'tasks' which are projects. Project Management Fundamentals (PMF) is designed to support those people who need a solid foundation in project management, without being unnecessarily burdened to learn it while on the job. The course offers practical skills, concepts, and principles that can be taken back to the workplace, along with insights needed to adapt them to specific project environments. In today's environment, that means possibly adapting to Agile / Iterative methods. So, we have recently added key Agile concepts to provide a basic understanding of shifting towards agility. Since PMF's course goal is to achieve quality performance by learning effective planning and control, the focus is on a process orientation and an analytical, systems-oriented approach. Together, these frameworks promote project-related problem solving and decision-making skills necessary for real world projects. They honor project needs for collaboration, clear communications among people, and interpersonal and relationship skills. Recognition of these needs are woven throughout PMF, but are highlighted in two specific areas: Module 2 - People and Projects Module 8 - Executing, Communicating, and Developing the Team What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the value of strong project management Identify characteristics of a successful project and project manager Recognize how current agile / adaptive practices fit within project management Explore project management processes, including Initiating, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing Utilize project management processes and tools, based on case studies and real-world situations Create an initial project plan Use standard project management terminology Foundation Concepts Project management and definitions Value and focus of PM Competing constraints and project success Project life cycles People and Projects People and projects overview The project manager The project team People and projects in organizations Initiating and Defining Requirements Initiating the project Developing the project charter Conducting stakeholder assessments Defining requirements Using the Work Breakdown Structure Defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Developing a usable WBS Using the WBS Managing Project Risk Making the case for risk management Overview to planning for risk Identifying risks Analyzing risks Planning responses to risks Implementing response and monitoring risks Considerations for adaptive environments Estimating Defining an estimate Estimating approaches Estimating practices Estimating cost Validating an estimate Scheduling Defining the scheduling process and related terminology Sequencing and defining dependencies Determining the critical path Considering schedule risks and optimizing the schedule Executing, Communicating, and Developing the Team From baseline to execution Project communications and stakeholder relationships High-performing teams Monitoring and Controlling Defining monitoring and controlling Viewing control through the competing demands lens Variance Analysis and corrective action (Earned Value) Considerations in adaptive environments Closing the Project Closing projects Focusing on project transition Focusing on post-project evaluations
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ): In-House Training The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (IPMA Level D) is a knowledge-based qualification that allows candidates to demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management. Candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how their project fits into their strategic and commercial environment. The course will cover the 67 assessment criteria defined by APM and prepare you to sit the examination on the fifth and final day. In addition to the instructor-led sessions, you should also expect to complete some self-directed study in the evenings. The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination is a three-hour paper where candidates must answer 10 out of 16 questions that can cover all 67 assessment criteria topics. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Provide organizations with a proven project management methodology that will allow individuals to plan, organize, and control the successful implementation of projects Achieve the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), the UK's leading project management qualification Provide practical skills and techniques to help further your career in project management Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Overview of the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination Structure of Organizations and Projects Organization structures Project sponsorship Organization roles Project Office Governance Legislation Project Lifecycle Project Lifecycles Handover and closure Project reviews Situational Context of Projects Project Management Programme Management Portfolio Management The Project Environment Communication Communication Conflict Management Negotiation Leadership and Teamwork Leadership Teamwork Planning for Success Business Case Investment Appraisal Success and Benefits Management Information Management and Reporting Project Management Plan Estimating Earned Value Management Stakeholder Management Scope Management Scope Management Requirements Management Change Control Configuration Management Schedule and Resource Management Schedule Management Resource Management Budgeting and Cost Management Procurement Procurement Contracts Provider Selection and Management Risk Management and Issue Management Risk Management Issue Management Quality Management and Examination Preparation Quality Management Preparation and Examination Preparation and examination briefing APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination