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.

This course is designed primarily for newer project managers, practicing project managers who want to learn a structured approach to managing projects, or any organization seeking to establish a project management culture.

It also provides a basis for further study for those participants seeking PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) and Project Management Professional (PMP®) credentials.

Learning Objectives:

• Define project management key terms and fundamental concepts
• Define the project and produce a project charter
• Review project management plan elements and project documents
• Select a development approach
• Develop a communications management plan based on stakeholder's needs
• Define detailed scope using a work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Determine project estimates
• Create a realistic, defensible project schedule
• Develop a project budget
• Create a project risk register
• Plan for project change
• Establish and obtain acceptance for project baselines
• Manage and communicate project performance results
• Perform closing processes