Program Management

Project Management Principles

Project Management Principles Gain a thorough understanding of how to practically apply project management concepts that will equip you to effectively and successfully define, plan, manage, and close out projects. Through informative content, hands-on activities, class discussions, and a threaded case study, you will explore the tools, techniques, and working practices associated with successful project management. This comprehensive foundational course focuses on the project management principles aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and many of the GAO guides. Learning Objectives: Define project management key terms and fundamental conceptsDefine the project and produce a project charterReview project management plan elements and project documentsSelect a development approachDevelop a communications management plan based on stakeholder's needsDefine detailed scope using a work breakdown structure (WBS)Determine project estimatesCreate a realistic, defensible project scheduleDevelop a project budgetCreate a project risk registerPlan for project changeEstablish and obtain acceptance for project baselinesManage and communicate project performance resultsPerform closing processesCourse Topics Introduction to Project Management What Is a Project?What Is Project Management?Programs, Portfolios, and OperationsFundamental Concepts in Project ManagementResponsibilities of the Project ManagerDefining the Project Starting the ProjectProject CharterExercise: Create a Project CharterTeam CharterProject Planning Overview Project Planning IntroductionThe Project Management Plan (PMP)Development ApproachesExercise: Choosing Development ApproachesStakeholders and Communications Management Stakeholder ManagementExercise: Develop a Stakeholder RegisterCommunicationsPlanning Project CommunicationsExercise: Develop a Communications MatrixDeveloping the Work Breakdown Structure Progressively Elaborating ScopeRelationship between Scope and WorkThe Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)Exercise: Develop a WBSScope Management PlanProject Estimating Project EstimatingEstimating MethodsEstimating Best PracticesDocumenting and Validating EstimatesExercise: Project EstimatingDeveloping the Initial Project Schedule Project SchedulesStep 1: Determine Activities and MilestonesStep 2: Sequence the Activities and MilestonesStep 3: Assign ResourcesStep 4: Estimate Effort and DurationStep 5: Develop the Schedule and Identify the Critical PathStep 6: Portray the ScheduleExercise: Reviewing a Project ScheduleSchedule Management PlanDeveloping the Project Budget The Project BudgetEstimating Project CostsCommunicating the Project BudgetExercise: Identifying Cost CategoriesCost Management PlanPlanning for Risk Project RiskRisk ManagementStep 1: Plan for RiskStep 2: Identify RisksStep 3: Assess and Rank RisksStep 4: Determine Appropriate ResponsesStep 5: Update Impacted Plan ComponentsProject Baselines and Change Control Project BaselinesProject ChangeChange Management Plan