Project Management Training
Project management is the process of organizing and guiding a team to accomplish specific objectives within a set timeframe and budget. It involves several key phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. By following these stages, project management ensures that projects are delivered efficiently, effectively, and meet the required quality standards.
Project Management Course Syllabus
- Overview of Project Management
- Role and Responsibilities of a Project Manager
- Key Project Management Concepts and Terminologies
- Differences Between Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
- Project Lifecycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing)
- • Introduction to Various Project Management Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, PRINCE2)
• Choosing the Right Methodology for a Project
• Hybrid Project Management Approaches
• Understanding PMI’s PMBOK Guide and Agile Practice Guide
• Application of Methodologies in Different Industries
- Defining Project Goals and Objectives
- Developing a Project Charter
- Identifying Stakeholders and Conducting Stakeholder Analysis
- Establishing Project Governance
- Creating a Business Case and Conducting Feasibility Studies
- Developing a Project Management Plan
- Scope Management (Collecting Requirements, Defining Scope, Creating Work Breakdown Structure• WBS)
- Time Management (Activity Definition, Sequencing, Estimating Durations, Developing Schedule)
- Cost Management (Estimating Costs, Budgeting, Cost Baseline)
- Quality Management (Planning Quality, Defining Quality Metrics)
- Resource Management (Resource Planning, Team Acquisition, Roles and Responsibilities)
- Communication Management (Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement)
- Risk Management (Identifying Risks, Risk Analysis• Qualitative and Quantitative, Risk Response Planning)
- Procurement Management (Planning Procurement, Vendor Selection, Contract Types)
- Integration Management (Coordinating All Elements of the Plan)
- Developing a Project Schedule Using Gantt Charts, Network Diagrams, and Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Resource Allocation and Leveling
- Budgeting Techniques and Cost Estimation Methods
- Managing Project Contingencies and Reserves
- Tools for Scheduling and Budgeting (Microsoft Project, Primavera, Smartsheet)
- Directing and Managing Project Work
- Leading and Managing Project Teams
- Effective Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Managing Project Resources
- Quality Assurance During Execution
- Managing Changes and Change Control Process
- Tools and Techniques for Project Execution
- • Tracking Project Progress and Performance
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Metrics
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Managing and Controlling Scope, Schedule, and Costs
• Quality Control Techniques
• Risk Monitoring and Control
• Managing Project Variances and Taking Corrective Actions
• Reporting and Dashboarding Tools for Project Monitoring
- Leadership Styles and Their Application in Project Management
- Building and Leading High-Performing Teams
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills
- Motivation Theories and Techniques (Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor)
- Cultural Sensitivity and Global Project Teams
- Emotional Intelligence in Project Management
- Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders
- Developing Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
- Managing Stakeholder Expectations
- Effective Communication Strategies for Different Stakeholders
- Tools for Communication Management (Email, Meetings, Reports, Collaboration Tools)
- Managing Conflicts and Building Consensus
- Identifying Project Risks
- Risk Assessment Techniques (SWOT Analysis, PESTLE Analysis)
- Risk Response Strategies (Avoidance, Mitigation, Transfer, Acceptance)
- Developing a Risk Management Plan
- Contingency Planning and Risk Triggers
- Monitoring Risks and Updating Risk Register
- Procurement Planning and Strategy
- Types of Contracts (Fixed-Price, Time and Materials, Cost-Reimbursable)
- Vendor Selection and Management
- Negotiation Techniques
- Managing Supplier Relationships
- Procurement Documentation (RFP, RFQ, Contracts)
- Contract Administration and Closure
- Quality Planning and Management
- Defining Quality Standards and Metrics
- Quality Assurance vs.
