Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
1.1 Introduction to Project and Project Management (PM)
- Definition of a Project
- Importance of Project Management
- Key Concepts in Project Management
1.2 Relationships between Project Management, Operations Management, and Organizational Strategy
- Distinction between Projects and Operations
- Alignment of Projects with Organizational Goals and Strategy
1.3 Business Value in Project Management
- Understanding the Value Proposition of Projects
- Measuring and Communicating Business Value
1.4 Role of Project Manager (PM)
- Responsibilities and Skills of a Project Manager
- Leadership and Communication in Project Management
1.5 Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
- Overview of PMBOK® Guide
- Knowledge Areas and Process Groups in PMBOK®
Module 2: Organizational Influences and Project Life Cycle
2.1 Organizational Influences on Project Management
- Internal and External Factors Affecting Projects
- Organizational Structures and Cultures
2.2 Project Stakeholders and Governance
- Identifying Stakeholders
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Project Governance and Decision-Making
2.3 Project Team
- Team Formation and Development
- Team Roles and Responsibilities
2.4 Project Lifecycle
- Phases of Project Lifecycle
- Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing
Module 3: Project Integration Management
3.1 Develop Project Charter
- Defining Project Objectives and Scope
- Authorizing Project Initiation
3.2 Project Management Plan
- Creating Project Plans for Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resources, Communications, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder Management
3.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
- Executing Project Activities
- Managing Project Team
3.4 Monitor and Control Project Work
- Tracking Project Progress
- Performance Measurement and Reporting
3.5 Integrated Change Control
- Managing Changes to Project Scope, Schedule, and Cost
- Change Control Process
3.6 Close Project or Phase
- Formalizing Project Closure
- Lessons Learned and Project Evaluation
Module 4: Project Scope Management
4.1 Plan Scope Management
- Establishing Scope Management Processes
- Scope Planning Techniques
4.2 Collect Requirements
- Eliciting, Analyzing, and Documenting Project Requirements
4.3 Define Scope
- Developing Project Scope Statement
- Scope Definition Techniques
4.4 Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- WBS Development and Hierarchical Structure
4.5 Validate and Control Scope
- Validating Deliverables
- Scope Control Processes and Techniques
Module 5: Project Time Management
5.1 Plan Schedule Management
- Defining Schedule Management Processes
- Schedule Development Techniques
5.2 Define and Sequence Activities
- Identifying Project Activities
- Sequencing Activities and Dependencies
5.3 Estimate Activity Resources and Durations
- Estimating Resource Requirements
- Duration Estimation Techniques
5.4 Develop and Control Schedule
- Creating Project Schedule
- Schedule Control and Performance Monitoring
Module 6: Project Cost Management
6.1 Plan Cost Management
- Cost Management Planning Processes
- Cost Estimation Techniques
6.2 Estimate Costs
- Developing Cost Estimates
- Cost Estimation Tools and Methods
6.3 Determine Budget
- Budget Development and Approval Processes
- Budgeting Techniques
6.4 Control Costs
- Monitoring and Controlling Project Costs
- Cost Control Techniques
Module 7: Project Quality Management
7.1 Plan Quality Management
- Quality Management Planning Processes
- Quality Planning Tools and Techniques
7.2 Perform Quality Assurance (QA)
- Quality Assurance Processes and Activities
- Quality Audits and Reviews
7.3 Control Quality
- Quality Control Processes
- Quality Control Tools and Techniques
Module 8: Overview of Project Management Tools using MS Project 2013-2019
8.1 Introduction to MS Project
- Overview of MS Project Interface
- Project Setup and Configuration
8.2 Task Creation and Modification
- Creating Project Tasks
- Modifying Task Attributes
8.3 Setting up Resources
- Resource Management in MS Project
- Assigning Resources to Tasks
8.4 Tracking Progress on Tasks
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Milestone Tracking
8.5 Reporting Project
- Project Reporting and Analysis
- Customizing Reports in MS Project
