Project Management Fundamentals & Project Manager's Toolkit

About this course

This Course on Project Management is comprehensive and include the following key areas:Understanding Projects:Definition and need for projects.Differentiating between projects and operational work.History and Statistics of Project.Importance of project prioritization which aligns with business strategy.Roles and Traits of a Project Manager:Core qualities, skills, and responsibilities of a Project Manager.Balancing accountability and responsibility.Interpersonal and Technical skills required for successful management.Project Phases and Lifecycle:Detailed understanding of Project Phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closure.Activities and deliverables in each phase.Understanding of Scope, Time & Cost Management.Definition of Risk and Quality and its Management in Project.Understanding of Planning Fallacy & Optimism Bias.Tools and Techniques:Application of project management tools such as Work-Breakdown Structure (WBS), Project Charter, Gantt Charts, Critical Path Method, PERT, Risk Register, Action Log, Change Request Form, Quality Tools, etc.Kick-Off and Project Meetings Importance and their Templates.Importance of Quality Checks and Risk Management Techniques.Best Practices and Challenges:Common challenges like scope creep, team dynamics, and stakeholder management.Best practices for Planning, Communication, Change and Adaptability.Explaining Consensus Building and Conflict Management.Practical Application:Use of templates

Course objectives

• to provide a detailed understanding of project phases and lifecycle
• to equip learners with interpersonal and technical skills for project management
• to teach best practices for effective planning and communication in projects