Project Management Foundation

An Introduction to Fundamental Concepts, Principles, Practices, Processes, Tools and Techniques in Project Management

What you'll learn

Introduce participants to fundamental concepts in project management

Understand the different project management approaches including the Waterfall, Hybrid and Agile approaches.

Recognise the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders on a project including that of the Project Manager, Sponsor, etc

Understand the concept of the triple constraint on projects and how it applies to managing change on the project

Gain basic knowledge on the management of various aspects of the project including the scope, schedule, cost. quality, risk, resource, communications, etc

Become familiar with the process based approach to project management and become acquainted with some tools and techniques for managing projects

Understand the project management life cycle consisting of the initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing processesa

Get introduced to the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK); its format and structure

Attempt quiz questions that would give you an idea of the nature of the PMP certification exam

Jump start your journey into becoming a certified project management professional

Requirements

No prerequisites. This is a beginner class for aspiring project managers and lovers of project management

No additional materials are required for this course but participants should approach the course with a learners mindset. mindsets

No extra software is required aside from adequate computer capacity to access the Udemy platform.

Description

Projects are ubiquitous, everyone engaged in employment or business ought to have some level of knowledge and skill in managing projects. This course provides a concise introduction to project management concepts, principles, practices, processes, tools and techniques for those who are new to project management and that seek to gain the requisite knowledge of best practices to be able to work effectively in project environments or to begin their journey in pursuing a certification and further their career in project management.This course takes a practical approach to discussing the different project management approaches that are adopted to manage the complexities that projects can pose. The course also helps to set participants on the right path towards preparing for some of the most recognised certification exams in project management through the quizzes interspersed within the course presentations. At the end of this course, you would have good a basic grasp of project management processes and an understanding of various approaches that can be utilised to successfully manage a project. Participants would be able to;Understand the different project management approaches including the Waterfall, Hybrid and Agile approaches.Recognise the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders on a project including that of the Project Manager, Sponsor, etcUnderstand the concept of the triple constraint on projects and how it applies to managing change on the projectGain basic knowledge on the management of various aspects of the project including the scope, schedule, cost. quality, risk, resource, communications, etcBecome familiar with the process based approach to project management and become acquainted with some tools and techniques for managing projectsUnderstand the project management life cycle consisting of the initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing processesGet introduced to the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK); its format and structureAnswer quiz questions that would give them an idea of the nature of the CAPM and PMP certification examsJump start their journey into becoming certified project management professionals

Overview

Section 1: Course Introduction

Lecture 1 Facilitator Welcome

Lecture 2 Course Introduction

Section 2: Project Management Framework - Understanding the Project Environment

Lecture 3 Definition of Project and Project Management

Lecture 4 Portfolios, Programs and Projects

Lecture 5 The Process Based Approach to Managing Projects - PMBoK Guide

Lecture 6 Project Management Process Mapping

Lecture 7 Project Stakeholders

Lecture 8 The Triple Constraint - Managing Scope, Schedule and Cost

Lecture 9 The Project Manager

Lecture 10 Other Stakeholders

Lecture 11 Success Factors on Projects

Section 3: Project Management Lifecycle

Lecture 12 Introduction to the PM Lifecycle

Lecture 13 Initiating the Project

Lecture 14 Planning the Project

Lecture 15 Executing the Project

Lecture 16 Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Lecture 17 Closing the Project

Section 4: Bonus - Agile

Lecture 18 Introduction to Agile

Lecture 19 The Agile Manifesto

Lecture 20 Agile Principles

Anyone with interest in taking their first steps into project management,Anyone curious about project management including students and entrepreneurs,Beginners attempting to gain new knowledge in Project Management,Project management team members who desire to improve on their project management know how and expertise,Project Managers