Project Management Fundamentals

Overview/Description
The evolution of business strategies has increased the importance of management having a thorough understanding of the products they produce. More and more employees are getting promoted from within to become project managers as they fully understand what they are trying to produce and how best to meet the quality and quantity requirements set forth by upper management. Project management, as a process, is the supervision and control of the work required to complete the project deliverable. Using established project management processes, coupled with the experience and skills of experienced workers, has allowed employers to adjust their mind-set when developing management and leadership skills from within. This course will enable someone who is not a professional project manager to learn the fundamentals of project management so he will be able to manage projects related to his area of responsibility within the organization.

Target Audience
This course is targeted toward a diverse range of managers and staff members who wish to acquire the necessary skills to successfully manage small to medium sized projects.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

Project Management Fundamentals

identify the importance of effective project management to an organization

identify project management objectives and activities

match project roles and interested parties to their responsibilities

identify examples of the activities that take place during each phase of the project management process

match project manager roles with examples

identify the value of the project manager in an organization

determine the right amount of project management in given scenarios

match "bad manager" types to examples of their behaviors

identify examples of micromanagement

identify the management challenges posed by small to medium projects in given scenarios