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    COURSE INTRODUCTION
    Course Syllabus
    Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management
    Unit 1 Learning Outcomes
    1.1: Introduction to Project Management
    What is Project Management?
    What Is a Project?
    Project Management vs Product Management
    Who Uses Project Management?
    1.2: Project Management Knowledge Areas and Process Groups
    The Classic Six-Stage Project Management Model
    Key Project Management Concepts
    The Triple Constraint
    The Project Life Cycle
    Project Management Frameworks
    1.3: Careers in Project Management
    The Talent Triangle
    Project Management Skills
    Career GAP Analysis in PM
    Starting a Career in Project Management
    The Role of the Project Manager
    PMI Certifications
    Unit 1 Discussion and Assessment
    Unit 1 Discussion
    Unit 1 Case Study
    Unit 1 Assessment
    Unit 2: Initiation and Planning Phases
    Unit 2 Learning Outcomes
    2.1: Project Initiation
    Business Strategy and Goals
    Processes for Project Planning
    Overview of Project Planning
    Writing a Business Case
    Project Decision Making
    2.2: Project Planning
    Project Scope and Requirements
    Project Charters and Project Environments
    Project Charter Template
    Project Scope
    Work Breakdown Structure and Gantt Charts
    Schedule Development and Critical Path
    Resource Planning
    Budgeting and Cost Estimation
    Unit 2 Discussion and Assessment
    Unit 2 Discussion
    Unit 2 Case Study
    Unit 2 Assessment
    Unit 3: Executing and Monitoring Phases
    Unit 3 Learning Outcomes
    3.1: Managing Risks
    Defining Risk
    Organizational Structure
    Planning for Project Risks
    Risks and Contingency Planning
    Risk Management Plans
    3.2: Quality Assurance and Procurement Management
    What is Quality in PM?
    Methods to Measure Quality
    Managing Procurement
    3.3: Stakeholder Engagement
    Identifying Stakeholders
    The Stakeholder Register
    3.4: Change Control
    Change Control Methods
    Documenting Change Requests
    3.5: Project Monitoring and Controlling
    Methods to Monitor Projects
    Earned Value Management for Controlling
    EVM Exercise Walkthrough
    Unit 3 Discussion and Assessments
    Unit 3 Discussion
    Unit 3 Case Study
    Unit 3 Case Study
    Unit 3 Assessment
    Unit 4: Closing Phase
    Unit 4 Learning Outcomes
    4.1: Activities to Close a Project
    Steps to Close a Project
    Post-Implementation Review
    Lessons Learned
    Project Closure Celebration
    4.2: Project Planning Tools
    Agile Project Management
    Trends and Terms in Agile PM
    PMI Website
    Using AI as a Tool in Project Management
    Tools for PM Leaders
    Overview of PM Technology Tools
    Unit 4 Discussion and Assessment
    Unit 4 Discussion
    Unit 4 Investigation
    Unit 4 Assessment
    Unit 5: People Skills for Successful Project Management
    Unit 5 Learning Outcomes
    5.1: Working with Individuals
    Working with Individuals
    Managing Projects through People
    Project Representation
    Strategic Planning Mistakes: Not Involving the Right People
    5.2: Working with Groups
    Working with Groups and Teams
    More on Managing Projects Through People
    Team Building and Leadership in Projects
    Effective Teamwork and Collaboration
    5.3: Communication Tactics
    Communication Technologies
    Identifying and Involving Stakeholders in a Project
    Teamwork and Communication
    5.4: Conflict Resolution
    Managing Conflict
    Dealing with Problems
    Political Behavior
    Conflict Resolution to Project Success
    Unit 5 Discussion and Assessment
    Unit 5 Discussion
    Unit 5 Case Study
    Unit 5 Assessment
    Study Guide
    BUS402 Study Guide
    Course Feedback Survey
    Course Feedback Survey
    Certificate Final Exam
    BUS402: Certificate Final Exam
    Saylor Direct Credit
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