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Project Management: Assessment And Revision
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Intermediate
40 hours
10 topics
Learning Objectives
4 objectives- Understand fundamental principles and methodologies of project management.
- Develop skills to plan, execute, monitor, and control project scope, time, cost, and quality.
- Identify and manage project risks, stakeholders, communications, and procurement effectively.
- Integrate project processes to ensure cohesive project delivery aligned with objectives.
Content Outline
PreviewUnit 4374: Comprehensive Project Management
1. Introduction to Project Management
- Definition and importance of project management
- Key principles and concepts
- Common project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK)
- Essential components of successful project delivery
2. Project Scope Management
- Defining project scope: scope statements and work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Scope validation techniques
- Scope control and change management processes
- Managing scope creep and ensuring alignment with objectives
3. Project Time Management
- Scheduling basics and importance
- Activity sequencing and dependency types
- Estimating activity durations
- Tools and techniques: Gantt charts, Critical Path Method (CPM), Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
- Monitoring and controlling project schedule
4. Project Cost Management
- Cost estimation methods (analogous, parametric, bottom-up)
- Budgeting and cost baseline development
- Cost control techniques and earned value management (EVM)
- Managing cost variances and ensuring financial compliance
5. Project Quality Management
- Quality planning: defining quality standards and metrics
- Quality assurance processes
- Quality control tools and techniques (e.g., inspection, statistical sampling)
- Continuous improvement and stakeholder expectations
6. Risk Management in Projects
- Risk identification methods (brainstorming, SWOT, checklists)
- Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
- Risk response planning (avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept)
- Risk monitoring and control
7. Project Communication Management
- Importance of communication in projects
- Communication planning and stakeholder communication requirements
- Information distribution methods and tools
- Performance reporting and feedback mechanisms
8. Project Stakeholder Management
- Identifying stakeholders and their interests
- Stakeholder analysis and prioritization
- Engagement strategies and managing expectations
- Conflict resolution and relationship management
9. Project Integration Management
- Developing project charter and management plan
- Coordinating project execution
- Integrated change control processes
- Closing projects and final integration activities
10. Project Procurement Management
- Procurement planning and make-or-buy analysis
- Solicitation and vendor selection processes
- Contract types and management
- Procurement monitoring and closing
Each topic includes case studies, practical examples, and interactive activities to reinforce learning.
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