Project Management Fundamentals PRFND

This course covers the basics of project management theory.

  • 1 day
  • 1 upcoming date
  • $495 per seat

Upcoming dates

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Nov 19 2026 Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT Scheduled $495

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About this class

This one day instructor-led course covers the basics of project management. It provides the theory and core methodology you will need to manage projects or participate on project teams. Students will learn how to use project management techniques to plan, organize, control, document, and close out their projects successfully and with minimum risk.

This course does not make use of any project management software application, but instead focuses on the conceptual underpinnings that students must know in order to use any project management software application effectively.

This course is designed for individuals whose primary job is not project management, but who manage projects on an informal basis. Also, anyone who is considering a career path in project management and desiring a complete overview of the field and its generally accepted practices can benefit from this course.

What you'll be able to do

  • Discuss the phases of the Project Management Life Cycle and a project manager's role in each phase.
  • List and discuss basic project success criteria and common reasons for project failure.
  • Discuss techniques for setting up a strong project team.
  • List and discuss elements of a Risk Management Plan.
  • Discuss techniques for planning and sequencing project activities, including the Work Breakdown Structure and the Network Logic Diagram.
  • Identify the Critical Path for completing a project on schedule.
  • List and discuss the cost elements that should be included in a project budget.
  • Discuss techniques for controlling for deviation from budgets and schedules.
  • Discuss key elements of project management communications and reporting tools.
  • Discuss key activities of project close-out.

Before you attend

To ensure your success, we recommend you have some working knowledge of your computer's operating system. This information can be obtained by attending the course, Windows 2000 or XP Introduction

Course outline

  1. Module 1The Project Management Life Cycle

    • What is a Project?
    • The Project Management Life Cycle
    • The Role of the Project Manager

  2. Module 2Setting Up for Success

    • The Meaning of Success
    • What Happens in the Initiation Phase?
    • Project Definition and Scope
    • Putting Together a Statement of Work
    • The Project Charter

  3. Module 3The Project Team

    • The Teamwork Challenge
    • Selecting Team Members
    • The Team Charter

  4. Module 4Risk Management

    • Project Risk

  5. Module 5Project Plans

    • The Work Breakdown Structure
    • Work Package Sequencing

  6. Module 6The Project Schedule

    • The Scheduling Process
    • Time Estimates

  7. Module 7The Project Budget

    • What is a Budget?
    • Creating a Preliminary Budget
    • Budget and Schedule Balancing

  8. Module 8Project Tracking and Control

    • Moving the Project Forward
    • Monitoring for Project Progress
    • Earned Value Analysis
    • Getting Back on Track

  9. Module 9Project Reports

    • Communications Overview
    • Project Performance Reports
    • Project Change Requests

  10. Module 10Project Close-out

    • Elements of Close-out
    • Evaluation of People and Projects

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Private cohorts run on your dates, at your site or online, with the labs pointed at your environment. Above about four people it usually costs less than buying seats.

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