Project Management Fundamentals

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

This course is designed for individuals whose primary job is not project management, but who manage projects on an informal basis. Also, anyone who is considering a career path in project management and desiring a complete overview of the field and its generally accepted practices can take up this course.

To ensure your success, it is recommended that you first take the following courses, or have equivalent knowledge:

• Word 2000, Word 2002, Word 2003, or Microsoft Word 2007 Introduction.

Some on-the-job experience in participating in managed projects would be preferable.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the key processes and requirements of project management.
• Initiate a project.
• Plan for time and cost.
• Plan for project risks, communication, and change control.
• Manage a project.
• Execute the project closeout phase.

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management

Topic 1A: Describe a Project
Topic 1B: Describe the Project Management Life Cycle
Topic 1C: Identify the Role of a Project Manager

Lesson 2: Initiating a Project

Topic 2A: Determine the Scope of a Project
Topic 2B: Identify the Skills for a Project Team
Topic 2C: Identify the Risks to a Project

Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost

Topic 3A: Create a Work Breakdown Structure
Topic 3B: Sequence the Activities
Topic 3C: Create a Project Schedule
Topic 3D: Determine Project Costs

Lesson 4: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control

Topic 4A: Analyse the Risks to a Project
Topic 4B: Create a Communication Plan
Topic 4C: Plan for Change Control

Lesson 5: Managing a Project

Topic 5A: Begin Project Work
Topic 5B: Execute the Project Plan
Topic 5C: Track Project Progress
Topic 5D: Report Performance
Topic 5E: Implement Change Control

Lesson 6: Executing the Project Closeout Phase

Topic 6A: Close a Project
Topic 6B: Create a Final Report

Infero Training Ltd is based in the Lace Market in Nottingham. Training courses take place at the following locations including Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Burton-on-Trent, Lincoln, Leicester, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Solihul, Coventry, Nuneaton, Peterborough, Grantham.