Training on Fundamentals of Project Management

As organizations seek to increase efficiency and cut costs in the increasingly challenging business climate, a focus on selecting, prioritizing and delivering the projects is more important than ever. Key to this objective is effective Project Management, a framework to ensure that investments in projects, resource allocation, monitoring, and evaluation is optimized throughout project life cycles and through to delivery and close-out.

The Fundamentals of Project Management training course will provide participants with an overview of the world of project management. It covers basic Project Management concepts including project management definitions, project and project management life cycles, types of organizations and who the project stakeholders are. It also covers the ten knowledge areas for the participants to be able to use them in planning their projects at their workplace, including integration, scope, time, cost and stakeholder management.

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers
• Procurement Officers
• Finance Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Administrative Personnel
• Any professional involved in contract management but without formal training in contract law

Organizational Impact

• Improves project planning and execution across departments

• Enhances efficiency and accountability in project delivery

• Builds a shared understanding of project management practices within the organization

Personal Impact

• Provides a strong foundation in core project management principles

• Builds confidence in planning, monitoring, and delivering projects

• Equips participants with tools to manage time, scope, and resources effectively

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of project management.
• Identify the key stages of the project management lifecycle.
• Develop project plans, including scope, time, cost, and resource management.
• Utilize project management tools and techniques to manage projects effectively.
• Monitor and control project performance to ensure successful completion.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and changes efficiently.
• Close projects and ensure lessons learned are documented and utilized.

Module 1 - Introduction and Project Framework

• Terminology and History
• The PMI Framework and the 10 Project Knowledge Areas
• Scoping Fundamentals and the Project Charter
• Project Planning and the WBS

Module 2 - Estimating Time and the Critical Path

• Estimating Time for activities
• Statistical considerations
• Understanding dependencies
• The Network diagram
• Determining the Critical Path

Module 3 - Resources and Risks

• Techniques to address the critical path
• Resource estimating and graphs
• Resource Smoothing and Trade off
• Understanding project risk
• Risk Management framework and control strategies

Module 4 - Multiple Projects, Small Projects and Communications

• Techniques for managing small projects
• Dealing with multiple projects
• Communications considerations and value

Module 5 - Project Management and Leadership

• The role of the project management team
• Project leadership styles and implications of different styles
• Quality considerations and opportunities
• Summary and review