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Project Management Fundamentals (PM5981)

Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry's best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success. In this course, you will identify effective project management practices and their related processes.

At this point in your professional development, you are ready to take on the responsibility for managing projects. You can manage a project by developing a solid understanding of the fundamentals of project management and its underlying structure and elements, including project phases, project life cycles, stakeholders, and areas of expertise. These, coupled with the ability to identify the project management processes that are recognized industry-wide as good practice, will help you to apply effective project management techniques to improve the efficiency of your projects and ensure their success.

Public class

Duration: 
1 day / 7 hours

Private class

Virtual classroom
Minimum no. of participants: 5
1 day / 7 hours
Price on request
English or French
Training plan: 

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management 

  • Identify the Characteristics of a Project         
  • Identify the Project Management Life Cycle
  • Identify the Role of a Project Manager         

Lesson 2: Initiating a Project         

  • Determine the Scope of a Project         
  • Identify the Skills for a Project Team 
  • Identify the Risks to a Project         

Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost 

  • Create a WBS         
  • Sequence the Activities  
  • Create a Project Schedule
  • Determine Project Costs 

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

  • Analyze the Risks to a Project 
  • Create a Communication Plan
  • Plan for Change Control

Lesson 5: Managing a Project 

  • Begin Project Work         
  • Execute the Project Plan 
  • Track Project Progress  
  • Report Performance         
  • Implement Change Control

Lesson 6: Closing the Project 

  • Close a Project         
  • Create a Final Report
Exclusives: 
  • One year access to the class recording
  • Course material accessible in electronic format
  • Certificate of attendance
Prerequisites: 

No prerequisites are needed for this course.

Audiences: 

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