Training Objectives

• Create a working definition of the term ‚“project management. ‚½

• Identify the distinguishing characteristics of projects versus other processes in an organization.

• Determine how each of PMI ‚ s Nine Project Management Knowledge Areas can help improve project performance.

• Recognize the components of a project charter and how to be appropriately scale them based on the size of a project.

• Understand the role of the Triple Constraint in project management and apply it in determining project scope.

• Calculate the critical path for a project and develop a strategy for keeping the project on track.

• Differentiate milestones from other project activities and use milestones to help track and manage project progress. Effectively manage project risks.

• Create a communication plan for reporting project progress and issues.

• Capture valuable project lessons learned and utilize them to define and improve project management practices within your organization.

• Develop an action plan for continuing to expand participants ‚ project management knowledge.