Principles of Project Management

Objective:

• Describe the circumstances when project management should be employed by organizational leaders.

• Describe the levels of the project management career ladder and the corresponding professional certifications.

• Explain how project lifecycles are used to manage project work.

• Describe the essential differences between operations management and project management.

Topics Covered:

• Timeless Project Management Truths for Guaranteed Success

• Master the Essentials: What Project Management Really Is (and Why It Matters)

• Roadmap to Excellence: Navigating the Five Project Management Process Groups

• Avoid Failure: Lessons from the Chaos Report

• Transform Your Results: How Project Management Drives Organizational Success

• Become a High-Impact Project Manager: Defining the Role That Changes Careers

• Traits of High-Performing Project Managers: What Sets You Apart

• The PMBOK Method, Reinvented: The “FLIP” Advantage

• Organize for Success: Structuring Teams and Companies for Flawless Project Delivery

• Mastering the Matrix: Thriving in Modern Project Organizations

• Navigating Every Project Life Cycle: Choosing the Right Approach Every Time

Objective(s):

• List and define the five project management process groups.

• List and define the nine project management knowledge areas.

• Explain how the process groups and knowledge areas interact.

Topics Covered:

• Mastering the Flow: How Project Activities Evolve Over Time

• Command the Ten Project Management Knowledge Areas

• Blueprint for Success: The Five Core Process Groups

• Kick-Start Excellence: Inside the Initial Process Group

• Prime Your Project: The Planning Process Group Advantage

Objective:

• Use a business case to help define scope

• Create and interpret a project charter

• Use executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing processes as defined in the PMBOK Guide.

• Explain a day in the life of a professional project manager

• Explain how the triple constraint enable the professional project manager to balance time, cost, and scope.

Topics Covered:

• Introducing and Mastering the Triple Constraint: Balancing Scope, Time, and Cost for Project Success

• Crafting a Winning Business Case: Define Project Scope with Confidence

• Interpreting and Validating Requirements: Ensuring Project Alignment and Quality

• Project Schedule Mastery, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Preventing Scope Creep

Objective:

• Increase the profitability and impact of positive events

• Decrease the probability and impact of negative events

Topics Covered:

• Risk Identification: Spot Threats Early to Protect Your Project

• Effective Risk Response: Strategies to Manage and Mitigate Risks with Confidence

• The Strategic Planning Process: Building Detailed Roadmaps for Project Success

• Project Leadership: Harnessing the Human Dimension for Lasting Impact

• Reflection for Growth: Deepen Your Learning Through Guided Assignments

• Executing Process Group: Turning Plans into Results with Precision and Agility

• Closing Process Group: Delivering Final Success and Capturing Lessons Learned

Objective:

• Ensure effective communication planning to support project success

• Align communication strategies with the specific needs of stakeholders

• Utilize diverse models, methods, technologies to enhance communication effectiveness

• Maintain and update the Communications Mangement Plan to keep it relevant and useful

Topics Covered:

• Project Leadership: Inspiring Teams and Driving Project Success

• Stakeholder Engagement: Building Strong Relationships for Project Impact

• Advanced Tips to Enhance Stakeholder Engagement

• Communications Planning: Crafting Clear, Effective Project Communication Strategies

• PMI’s Communication Planning Process: Following Best Industry Standards

• Key Components of a Robust Communications Management Plan

• Communication Models (PMI Standard): Understanding How Information Flows

• Communication Requirements Analysis: Identifying What Your Project Needs to Succeed

• Best Practices for Effective Communication: Driving Engagement and Reducing Misunderstandings

• Procurement Management: Securing the Right Resources Efficiently

Objective:

• Define the concept of a case study and its role in learning

• Identify and describe the essential components of an effective case review process

• Explain what constitutes a decision-oriented case study

• Articulate the primary purpose and value of decision-oriented case studies in project management

• Recognize the practical benefits and real-world applications of case study methodologies

Topics Covered:

• What is a Case Study? Understanding Real-World Project Stories

• What is a Case Review? Critical Analysis for Continuous Improvement

• What is a Decision-Oriented Case Study? Simulating Leadership Choices

• Purpose of Decision-Oriented Case Studies (According to PMI): Enhancing Project Management Expertise

• Practical Use Case: Applying Theory to Launch a New Product Successfully

Integration Objective:

• List and define five project management process groups

• List and define the nine project management knowledge areas

• Explain how the process groups and knowledge areas interact

• Understand Project Integration, its Key Integration Processes, and Why it Matters

• Leverage some Best Practices for Project Integration Management, and Articulate the Value Proposition of Project Management

• Evaluate the pros and cons of some Project Management Software tools

Topics Covered:

• Matrix Organizations: Navigating Complex Team Structures for Maximum Efficiency

• Project Life Cycles: Choosing and Managing the Right Approach for Every Project

• Project Management Process Groups: The Roadmap to Consistent Project Success

• Level of Activity and Overlap of Process Groups Over Time: Managing Dynamic Project Workflows

• A Project Management Week: Practical Insights Into the Rhythm of Project Success

• Project Integration Management: The Art of Orchestrating Project Components Seamlessly

• Key Integration Processes: Critical Steps that Drive Project Cohesion and Success

• Why Integration Matters: Delivering Unified Project Results That Drive Business Value

• Popular Project Management Software Tools: Selecting the Right Tech to Boost Your Efficiency

• Pros & Cons of Project Management Tools: Making Informed Choices for Your Projects

• Best Practices & the Human Factor in Project Management: Leading Projects with People-Centric Excellence

Final Assessment Objective:

• Evaluate student comprehension using multiple-choice and true/false assessments to reinforce key concepts.

• Facilitate knowledge retention and measure student understanding through structured assessments, including multiple-choice and true/false questions

• Support learning objectives by assessing comprehension through targeted quiz formats.

Certificate of Completion:

• Downloadable PDF upon 80%+ passing score