Description

Project management as a profession has grown exponentially over the last 30 years. Many organizations recognize the value of project management as an effective way to achieve business results. Project management standards and practices can be found in all industries, including construction, manufacturing, aerospace, and telecommunications, and in all disciplines, from  engineering to human resources, worldwide. As the interest in and demand for project management standardization increases, so does the demand for highly qualified project management practitioners.

Upon successful completion of the Project Management Online Training Program, you'll:

• Understand the nine knowledge areas of project management
• Know the steps required to plan and manage a project
• Use the primary planning documents for a project
• Understand the characteristics of a project and its deliverables
• Know the most common phases of a project life cycle and the typical project management tasks associated with each

This program will teach you the terminology associated with project management and the practical application of the concepts in the day-to-day planning and execution of projects. The program material covers all of the essential aspects of project management, such as developing the project scope and schedule, creating a project management plan, and developing a communications plan.

You'll have reading assignments as well as online course materials that follow a story about a project, which will demonstrate how project management is applied in the real world. As with any real project, you’ll be presented with situations or problems that will give you opportunities to test your project management knowledge.

Interested in getting certified in project management? The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification, offered through the Project Management Institute, is the industry standard. It requires formal project management education as a prerequisite to sitting for the examination. This program meets or exceeds the educational requirement and is compliant with the current edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). To learn more about the requirements for the PMP® certification, please visit the Project Management Institute's Web site.

Outline

I. Project Management Introduction and Framework

1. What is a project
2. Understanding project life cycles
3. Understanding project process groups
4. Identifying project stakeholders

1. Project management integration skills defined
2. Project charter
3. Developing the Project Management Plan

1. Developing the Scope Statement
2. Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
3. Establishing the project boundaries

1. Defining and estimating activity requirements
2. Establishing activity dependencies
3. Developing the schedule
4. Monitoring and controlling schedule performance

1. Estimating project costs
2. Developing the project budget
3. Monitoring and controlling cost performance

1. Defining and planning for quality
2. Establishing project quality standards
3. Monitoring and controlling product / project quality

1. Understanding the communication needs of stakeholders
2. Defining the distribution process
3. Communicating project performance information

1. Acquiring the project team
2. Developing the project team
3. Managing the project team

1. Creating a risk management plan
2. Risk Identification
3. Assessment risks
4. Developing a mitigation strategy

1. Planning for procurements
2. Selecting qualified sellers
3. Managing the contractual relationships

Demo

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

40.00 hours

Duration of Access

180 days

Instructor

Nikki Choyce, PMP®, is a seasoned project management practitioner with over 15 years of experience working as a consultant and instructor in the field of project management. She has worked in the United States as well as in Switzerland and is an avid traveler. Nikki is the president of Infotech Management, a Fort Worth-based project management services firm that provides training, consulting, and assessments. She also has her coaching certificate and is a project management coach for teams and individuals. In addition to her work responsibilities, she's an active volunteer within PMI®, currently serving as an officer in the local PMI® chapter.

Frank Greenwood has managed projects for many years in North America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Author of Meeting the Challenges of Project Management and a certified project management professional, he's listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in Science and Engineering.

Following a stint in the international oil business, Frank earned a Ph.D. from UCLA and eased into academia. As a professor and computer center director, he's authored or co-authored eight books and many published articles. Married, with three grown children, he and his wife live near Detroit, Michigan.

Erica Kirwan, PMP®, currently works for a Fortune 200 Financial Services company as a senior project manager implementing technological and operational projects. She has more than seven years of experience in process and project management methodologies and holds a Master of Public Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in computer information systems.

Prerequisites/Audience

There are no specific requirements for this program; however, if you plan to take the PMP® exam, you'll need a Bachelor's degree and 4,500 hours of project management experience in addition to this program, or a high school diploma or GED and 7,500 hours of project management experience in addition to this program. If you're interested in the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification, this program will meet the educational prerequisites. You'll also meet the 35 hour education requirement for the PMP® certification exam.

The Project Management Program is for you if you're a professional who wants to improve your project management knowledge and skills, or if you're seeking one of the project management certifications.

Requirements/Materials Included

This program is compatible with the Windows Vista operating system.

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. There are no specific computer requirements other than a high-speed Internet connection (DSL or cable) and e-mail capabilities. This program includes audio, so you'll need headphones or speakers to listen to the presentation. Please view the demonstration to verify your computer's compatibility with the presentations.

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Gatlin International will provide you with the following required textbooks for this program:

• A Guide to The Project Management Body of Knowledge, 4th Edition by the Project Management Institute, 2008
• PMP® Exam Prep Book, 6th Edition by Rita Mulcahy, PMP®, 2008