Fundamentals of Project Management and Planning Tools

Course Overview

This short course is designed to introduce participants to the core principles and tools of project management. The course will cover the fundamentals of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and communication.

The course will begin with an overview of project management and its key concepts, including the project life cycle, scope, and stakeholders. Participants will then learn how to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, and how to create a project plan that outlines project timelines, resource requirements, and budget constraints.

This course will also cover various project scheduling techniques, including Gantt charts, critical path analysis. Participants will learn how to create and use these tools to manage project timelines and ensure project deliverables are completed on time.

Risk management is also an important part of project management, and the course will cover various techniques for identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. Participants will learn how to create risk management plans that address potential project risks and develop contingency plans to minimize the impact of unexpected events.

Effective communication is a key factor in project success, and the course will cover various communication techniques for project managers, including stakeholder management, status reporting, and team communication.

Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to work on a group project, applying the tools and techniques learned in the course to a real-world scenario.

Who should attend?

• Project team members

• Business analysts

• Subject matter experts

• Functional managers

• Entrepreneurs

• Business owners

• Students

Covered topics

1. Key Terms and Definitions

2. Introduction to Project Management

• Definition of Project

• Characteristics of a Project

• Definition of project Management

• Project Triangle

• The Importance of Project Management

• The Role of Stakeholders and Stakeholder Analysis

3. Project Planning

• The Project Life Cycle

• Project Goals and Objectives

• Project Planning

• Purpose of Project Planning and Scheduling

• Project Planning Process

• Work Breakdown Structure

• Project Schedule Development

• Gantt Chart

• Network Analysis Method

• Time Analysis

• Critical Path Method

• Budget Planning

• Quality Planning

• Communication Planning

• Risk Management

Study materials

The study materials used in the "Fundamentals of Project Management"course provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Project Management. The course materials include Course Textbook, Online Resources, Practice Exercises, Thesis, Videos for the clear and transparent deliverables and understanding of the course

Learning outcome

1. Understanding of project management concepts: Learners should have a foundational understanding of project management terminology, principles, and methodologies.

2. Project planning skills: Learners should be able to create a project plan that includes scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risks.

3. Communication and leadership skills: Learners should be able to communicate effectively with project stakeholders and lead project teams to achieve project goals.

4. Team management: Learners should understand how to manage and motivate project team members, build relationships, and resolve conflicts.

5. Risk management: Learners should be able to identify, assess, and manage project risks.

6. Ability to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Learners should be able to create a WBS to decompose a project into smaller, more manageable components.

7. Ability to create a Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS): Learners should be able to create an RBS to identify and allocate project resources effectively.

8. Understanding of the Critical Path Method (CPM): Learners should understand how to use CPM to identify the critical path of a project, determine project duration, and identify the activities that need to be completed on time to ensure project success.

9. Ability to develop and manage project schedules: Learners should be able to develop and manage project schedules using tools and techniques such as Gantt charts, network diagrams, and project management software.

End of Course

After completion of the course students must undertake the exam. Once the exam is passed, it is considered as end of the course.