Phoenix TS

Introduction to Project Management

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Course Overview

Phoenix TS’ Instructor-led Introduction to Project Management course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and tools a beginning project manager needs within the Federal Government

After taking this course participants will be able to:

Define projects, project management, and project managers
Identify the importance of the PMBOK and PMI
Identify the five process groups and ten knowledge areas as defined by the PMI
Describe the triple constraint
Perform a project needs assessment and write goals, requirements, and deliverables
Create key project documents, including the statement of work, project planning worksheet, and project charter
Build a project schedule by estimating time, costs, and resources
Understand and use the work breakdown structure
Create project planning documents, such as a schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan
Use planning tools, including the Gantt chart, network diagram, and RACI chart
Establish and use baselines
Monitor and maintain the project
Perform basic management tasks, including leading status meetings and ensuring all documents are complete at the end of the project

Schedule

Currently, there are no public classes scheduled. Please contact a Phoenix TS Training Consultant to discuss hosting a private class at 301-258-8200.

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Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

Module Two: Key Concepts (I)

What is a Project?
What is Project Management?
What is a Project Manager?

Module Three: Key Concepts (II)

About the Project Management Institute (PMI)
About the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
The Five Process Groups
The Ten Knowledge Areas
The Triple Constraint

Module Four: Initiation (I)

Identifying Your Stakeholders
Assessing Needs and Wants
Setting a SMART Project Goal
Creating Requirements and Deliverables

Module Five: Initiation

Creating a Statement of Work
Completing the Project Planning Worksheet
Completing the Project Charter

Module Six: Planning (I)

Managing Expectations
Creating a Task List
Estimating Time
Estimating Resources
Estimating Costs

Module Seven: Planning (II)

Building the Work Breakdown Structure
Creating the Schedule
Creating a Risk Management Plan
Creating a Communication Plan

Module Eight: Planning Tools

The Gantt Chart
The Network Diagram
Using a RACI Chart
Going the Extra Mile: Microsoft Project

Module Nine: Executing the Project

Establishing Baselines
Monitoring Project Progress
Triple Constraint Reduction Methods

Module Ten: Maintaining and Controlling the Project

Making the Most of Status Updates
Managing Change
Monitoring Risks

Module Eleven: Closing Out

Preparing for Closeout
Celebrating Successes
Learning from Project Challenges
Scope Verification
A Final To‐Do List

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

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Exam Information

There is no exam associated with this certification. For more information about our CAPM and PMP certification exam prep courses, visit the course pages listed below:

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