Project Management Fundamentals

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Course Overview

According to PMI, poor project performance wastes 11.4% of investment—underscoring the need for strong project management fundamentals. In this 1-day virtual Project Management Best Practices course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the project lifecycle, from initiation through closing. Focusing on traditional project management concepts, this course helps participants build a reliable foundation for delivering projects on time and within scope. Whether you're new to project work or looking to sharpen your skills, this course offers practical tools and frameworks that can be immediately applied to real-world projects.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of project management. No prior experience required.

Course Objectives

    In this course, you’ll learn the goals and benefits of implementing project management in a professional setting. You’ll gain familiarity with essential terminology, tools, and frameworks that define the discipline, and learn how to apply these concepts to better plan, execute, and control projects. Emphasis is placed on both technical knowledge and interpersonal skills needed for project success, including stakeholder communication, team collaboration, and risk management strategies.

Course Outline

1 – Introduction

  • What are Projects?
  • What is Project Management?
  • Project Management Processes & Lifecycle
  • Project Selection and Organizational Goals
  • Influencing Factors and Documentation
  • Project Tools, Terminology, and Roles

2 – Starting a Project

  • Authorizing the Project
  • Assigning a Project Manager
  • Identifying High-Level Scope and Stakeholders
  • Assembling the Planning Team

3 – Planning a Project

  • Adapting Planning Approaches to Project Needs
  • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Estimating Time, Cost, and Resources
  • Creating Schedules and Budgets
  • Planning for Communication, Quality, Risk, and Procurement

4 – Executing the Project

  • Setting Baselines and Managing Teams
  • Engaging Stakeholders
  • Performing Project Work and Managing Contracts
  • Managing Communication, Risk, and Quality

5 – Overseeing and Controlling the Project

  • Monitoring Scope, Schedule, and Budget
  • Controlling Change
  • Performing Quality Assurance and Contract Administration

6 – Ending a Project

  • Closing Contracts
  • Delivering the Final Product
  • Capturing Lessons Learned
  • Archiving Records

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Class Dates & Times

Class times are listed Eastern time

This is a 1-day class

Price : $795.00

NERCOMP Price : $556.50

Available Class Dates

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Register 04/03/2025 9:00AM - 6:00PM Online VILT
Register 04/24/2025 9:00AM - 6:00PM Online VILT
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