Project Management Essentials

Abstract

This 3-day fundamental course offers an accessible, hands-on journey through the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closing, with a special emphasis on initiation and planning. Participants work in project teams to practice project management tools and face realistic challenges encountered on projects. This course provides two diverse case studies, ensuring a relevant learning experience for participants from all backgrounds.

Real-life stories from various industries are used to illustrate key concepts and best practices, and the instructor encourages participants to share their experiences. This approach ensures that discussions are both realistic and relevant.

Project Management Essentials aligns with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and introduces tools and terminology without overwhelming participants with jargon. The course focuses on developing practical skills that can be applied immediately to enhance project success. It is engaging, fast-paced, interactive, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each audience.

This course is accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) as meeting their standards for quality. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.

This is the standard version of the course.  Additional versions are available:

Procept is able to customize this course for your organization by including case study materials adapted to your own projects and work environment.

Learning Objectives

Participants will gain practical skills to:

  • Use the terminology and processes of modern project management
  • Prepare a complete and accurate project plan for your project
  • Facilitate team discussions to learn from the PM experiences of others
  • Practice PM skills using templates
  • Value the benefits of a consistent PM methodology

 

Who Should Attend

The Project Management Essentials course is appropriate for individuals who are:

  • Responsible for managing smaller projects.
  • Participants on a project team of any size, especially those who have not yet been exposed to the tools, techniques and terminology of formal project management.

 

Prerequisite

There is no prerequisite for this course. It functions as a stand-alone course.

Materials

You will receive a course workbook containing copies of presentation slides, case studies, exercises, and suggested solutions.

What You Will Learn

Introduction and PM Context

  • Portfolios, programs, projects
  • Project success, project life cycles
  • Workshops: Project priorities, project success

 

Initiating the Project

  • Stakeholders and requirements
  • Project team, working in a matrix
  • Workshops: Project stakeholders, project charter

 

Planning the Project

  • Work breakdown structure
  • Project Change Control
  • Communications planning
  • Estimating
  • Project Risk Management
  • Critical path scheduling
  • Workshops: WBS, critical path scheduling, change control, project communications plan, risk management, project schedule

Project Execution

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Scope management
  • Conflict management
  • Leadership and motivation
  • Schedule control
  • Cost Control
  • Workshops: roles and responsibilities, conflict management, schedule updates, reporting and control

 

Project Closure

  • Closing and lessons learned

 

Wrap-up

  • Workshops: lessons learned

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