The Essentials of Project Management Basics 2 Day Training.
Join us for a 2-day training event where you will learn the essentials of project management.
During this training, you will gain valuable insights into project management basics, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and more. Our experienced instructors will guide you through interactive sessions and practical exercises to help you apply these concepts in real-world scenarios.
Course Overview:
Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 2 Days | Credits: 16 PDUs
Course Delivery Format: Classroom (Food and Beverages included)
Course Description:
Effective managers are vital for organizational success, tackling complex problems, driving performance, and steering their teams towards achieving exceptional results. The Essential of Project Management Basics training course is designed for individuals in management or leadership roles, providing a robust foundation for new managers to develop and refine their skills, while also offering existing managers the opportunity to enhance and build on their current capabilities.
Agenda:
- Module 1: Getting Started
- Module 2: The Big Picture
- Module 3: Definitions, Concept & Life Cycles
- Module 4: People, Projects and Framework
- Module 5: Initiating and Defining Requirements
- Module 6: Using the Work Breakdown Structure
- Module 7: Managing Project Risk
- Module 8: Estimating
- Module 9: Scheduling
- Module 10: Executing, Communicating, and Developing the Team
- Module 11: Monitoring and Controlling
- Module 12: Closing the Project
- Module 13: Summary and Next Steps
Target Audience:
- Managers
- Project team members
- Non-project managers working in a project environment
- Entry-level PM practitioners looking to improve their effectiveness in a project setting
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
- Gain a basic understanding of Project Management principles.
- Learn to contribute effectively to projects using knowledge from the PMBOK® Guide – 5th Edition.
Benefits of Taking This Course:
- Increased efficiency in project environments.
- Enhanced ability to contribute to and manage successful projects.
Prerequisites:
None
Course Materials:
Participants will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Examination:
There is no exam for this course.
Technical Requirements:
For eBooks:
- Internet access for downloading the eBook
- Compatible devices: Laptop, tablet, smartphone, eReader (excluding Kindle)
- Adobe DRM supported software (e.g., Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)
- Instructions for eBook download and activation
Choosing the Project Management Basics course offers several benefits to teams within an organization:
- Improved Project Success Rates: Teams will gain foundational knowledge aligned with the PMBOK® Guide – 5th Edition, enabling them to adhere to industry best practices in project management. This enhances their ability to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects effectively, thereby increasing project success rates.
- Enhanced Collaboration and Communication: By understanding project management principles and terminology, team members can communicate more effectively with stakeholders, project sponsors, and clients. This promotes clearer expectations, smoother workflows, and better collaboration across departments and project phases.
- Increased Efficiency and Productivity: Learning project management basics equips teams with structured approaches to managing tasks, timelines, and resources. This leads to improved efficiency in project delivery, reducing wasted effort and ensuring resources are used optimally.
- Risk Mitigation and Adaptability: Teams will learn about risk management processes and tools, allowing them to identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively throughout the project lifecycle. This prepares them to handle unexpected challenges and adapt project plans as needed to minimize disruptions.
- Professional Development and Growth: Participating in the course supports professional development goals for team members. It provides them with a recognized framework and terminology in project management, which can contribute to career advancement opportunities within the organization.
- Alignment with Organizational Goals: Understanding project management basics helps teams align their project activities with broader organizational objectives. They can better prioritize projects, allocate resources effectively, and demonstrate value by delivering projects that meet strategic goals.
- Consistency in Project Delivery: Adopting standardized project management practices promotes consistency in how projects are planned, executed, and evaluated within the organization. This consistency fosters predictability in project outcomes and enhances overall project portfolio management.
- Support for Complex Projects: Equipped with foundational project management skills, teams are better prepared to handle complex or cross-functional projects. They can manage dependencies, coordinate diverse teams, and navigate through project complexities more effectively.
- Continuous Improvement Culture: By learning project management basics, teams cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. They can apply lessons learned from each project to refine processes, implement best practices, and drive ongoing improvement in project execution and outcomes.
- Adaptation to Changing Environments: In today's dynamic business environment, where agility and adaptability are crucial, teams benefit from the structured approach to project management offered by this course. They can respond more effectively to changes in project scope, stakeholder requirements, and market conditions.
To host the session for your group on-site, enquire us at corporate@mangates.com
