Course Outline
Overview of Project Management Principles
- Project lifecycle stages and essential terminology
- Stakeholder engagement and team structure
Initiating the Project
- Criteria for project selection
- Development of the project charter
- Team mobilization
Project Planning
- Gathering requirements and defining scope
- Identification of deliverables and success metrics
- Development of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Definition of activities, sequencing, and milestone establishment
- Determination of resource requirements
- Creation of a comprehensive communication plan
- Identification of the critical path
- Cost estimation and budget development
- Risk identification and assessment
Project Execution and Monitoring
- Monitoring and controlling project work
- Establishment of project governance and effective meeting protocols
- Management of the communication plan and information distribution
- Oversight of project reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Management of risks and issues
- Control of scope and implementation of change control processes
Project Closure
- Execution of closure activities and achievement of formal sign-off
- Conducting lessons learned sessions
- Administrative closure procedures
Summary and Discussion
- Analysis of common project pitfalls and mitigation strategies for government operations
- Question and answer session
Requirements
No specific prerequisites are required for attendance.
This training program is intended for supervisors and managers overseeing mid-to-long term initiatives who seek to deepen their comprehension of project management frameworks, methodologies, and techniques. Competency in written and spoken English is required for participants. This curriculum was developed specifically for government personnel.
Testimonials (7)
The instructor was very knowledgeable and interesting!
Ayla Defoor - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Very informative, well spoken
James Wood - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Open my eyes that project management is more than just used in the construction world, tangible projects
Steven Liedl - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Good extra support. templates etc.. He knows the content very well.
Micheline - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
The structure of the training a good refresh for people already having some basic knowledge
Fouad Chaib - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
good overview or reminder. Style of the trainer
Veronique - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
The constant interaction between the teacher and the audience. Real examples and resolution of doubts at the moment.