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Course Introduction

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: What is Project Management?

1.1: Introduction to Project Management

What is Project Management?

How Are Projects Different from Ongoing Operations?

1.2: Strategic Vision

The Role of Strategy in Management

Project Selection

Calculating Net Present Value

1.3: Project Management Terminology

Framework for Project Management

Project Management Frameworks

Project Management FAQs

1.4: Project Success or Failure

Reasons Projects Succeed or Fail

Understanding the Project Management Triangle (or Triple Constraint)

Unit 1 Discussion

Unit 1 Study Resources

Unit 1 Review Video

Unit 1 Review Slides

Study Guide: Unit 1

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: The Project Lifecycle

2.1: Project Management Life Cycle

The Project Life Cycle (Phases)

Project Initiation, Scope, and Structure

2.2: Initiation Phase

Initiation, Success, and the Project Charter

Components of a Project Charter

Business Case

How to Illustrate Business Case Benefits

2.3: Planning Phase

Project Schedule Planning

2.4: Execution Work Management Phase

Project Implementation Overview

2.5: Monitoring and Controlling Work Phase

Project Monitoring and Control

2.6: Closing and Implementing Phase

Project Closing

Unit 2 Discussion

Unit 2 Study Resources

Unit 2 Review Video

Unit 2 Review Slides

Study Guide: Unit 2

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Initiating Projects

3.1: Business Case

Project Initiation

Identify the Need for a Business Case

3.2: The Project Charter

Developing the Project Charter and Baseline Project Plan

Project Charter Components

3.3: Stakeholder Identification and Prioritization

Stakeholder Management

Engaging Stakeholders Early

Unit 3 Discussion

Unit 3 Study Resources

Unit 3 Review Video

Unit 3 Review Slides

Study Guide: Unit 3

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Planning Projects

4.1: Defining Project Scope

Overview of Project Planning

Scope Planning

Project Scope and Context

Scope Creep

4.2: Plan the Schedule

Project Scheduling

Project Schedule Management

4.3: Controlling the Project Schedule

The Critical Path Method

4.4: The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Scope Management

Key Components of Project Management

4.5: Resource Planning

Resource Planning

Constrained Resource

Responsibility Assignment Matrix

Elements of Time Management

4.6: Budget Estimation

Budget Planning

Bottom-Up Estimation

Top-Down Estimation

4.7: Risk Identification

Managing Project Risks

Risk Identification

Risk Register

4.8: Risk Response Planning

Risk Reporting and Mitigation

Project Risk Identification

Quantitative Risk Management

Risk Management Planning

4.9: Quality Management

Definition of Quality Management In Business

Quality Management Processes

Project Quality Management

4.10: Procurement Management

Resource Management

Project Procurement and Closure

Unit 4 Discussion

Unit 4 Study Resources

Unit 4 Review Video

Unit 4 Review Slides

Study Guide: Unit 4

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 5: Executing Projects

5.1: Change Management

Starting a Project

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

5.2: Managing Stakeholders

Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations

Managing Stakeholders

5.3: Team Development

Five Models for Understanding Team Dynamics

5.4 Team Management

Troubleshooting Miscommunication

What Is Leadership?

Interpersonal Skills

Multicultural Teams

Building Successful Teams

Conflict Resolution Strategies

5.5: Risk Monitoring

Manage Risk

5.6: Risk Reporting

Risk Monitoring and Control

5.7: Procurement Monitoring

Contract Management

Contract Administration Process

Select Seller Process

5.8: Quality Control

Basic Tools in Quality Control

Unit 5 Discussion

Unit 5 Study Resources

Unit 5 Review Video

Unit 5 Review Slides

Study Guide: Unit 5

Unit 5 Assessment

Unit 5 Assessment

Unit 6: Monitoring and Controlling Projects

6.1: Resource Control

Allocating and Managing Constrained Resources

Managing the Schedule

6.2: Cost Controls

Earned Value Management

EVM Cost Management

6.3: Performance Measurement

Project Monitoring, Analytics, and Control

Calculating and Understanding Cost Variance

Calculating and Understanding Schedule Variance

6.4: Planning and Managing Communications

Communication Planning

Project Communications Planning

6.5: Monitoring Communications

Project Communications in Action

Strategies for Effective Communication

6.6: The Project Manager

Effective Status Reporting Practices

6.7: Managing Projects with Software

Project Scheduling Software

Reports for Tasks and Resources in Microsoft Project

Earned Value Analysis Using Microsoft Project

Unit 6 Discussion

Unit 6 Study Resources

Unit 6 Review Video

Unit 6 Review Slides

Study Guide: Unit 6

Unit 6 Assessment

Unit 6 Assessment

Unit 7: Closing Projects

7.1: Project Close-Out

Project Closure and Auditing

Project Completion

7.2: Closing Project Procurements

Contract Closure Process

7.3: Project Closure and the Project Team

Project Closing

Unit 7 Discussion

Unit 7 Study Resources

Unit 7 Review Video

Unit 7 Review Slides

Study Guide: Unit 7

Unit 7 Assessment

Unit 7 Assessment

Study Guide

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