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A crash course in the essentials of project management for new project managers.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.4

- What project management fundamentally does
- and the domains it applies to.
- The five stages of the formal project management process
- their essential features
- and how they fit together.
- The most important concept in project management – the triple constraint
- its key messages
- and how they inter-relate.

What you'll learn

What project management fundamentally does
and the domains it applies to.
The five stages of the formal project management process
their essential features
and how they fit together.
The most important concept in project management – the triple constraint
its key messages
and how they inter-relate.
The role of the Project Manager
key responsibilities
and why accountability is a good thing.
The purpose of project initiation
and the key elements of the project charter.
The importance of the first definition of the project scope – the one sentence objective.
A one-page flowchart of the whole planning process
setting up your project for success.
The official baseline for the project scope – the work breakdown structure.
The precedence diagram – your most important tool for planning
communicating
and managing your project.
The official baseline for the project schedule – the Gantt chart.
The essential elements of the project cost breakdown.
The importance of planning for the unexpected – risk management planning.
Documenting the planning in a concise project management plan for sponsor review.
The purpose and key elements of the monitoring and control phase.
Managing the number two cause of project problems – scope changes.
The essential elements of managing the project schedule.
The essential elements of managing project cost.
The essential elements of managing project risk.
The best way to conduct the monthly project review.
The purpose and key elements of project closing.
Wrapping up the project with a targeted final report.
A summary checklist of all the key learnings of the course.

* Requirements

* No prerequisites - this course is intended for new project managers looking for an overview.

Description

  • What project management fundamentally does, and the domains it applies to.
  • The five stages of the formal project management process, their essential features, and how they fit together.
  • The most important concept in project management – the triple constraint, its key messages, and how they inter-relate.
  • The role of the Project Manager, key responsibilities, and why accountability is a good thing.
  • The purpose of project initiation, and the key elements of the project charter.
  • The importance of the first definition of the project scope – the one sentence objective.
  • A one-page flowchart of the whole planning process, setting up your project for success.
  • The official baseline for the project scope – the work breakdown structure.
  • The precedence diagram – your most important tool for planning, communicating, and managing your project.
  • The official baseline for the project schedule – the Gantt chart.
  • The essential elements of the project cost breakdown.
  • The importance of planning for the unexpected – risk management planning.
  • Documenting the planning in a concise project management plan for sponsor review.
  • The purpose and key elements of the monitoring and control phase.
  • Managing the number two cause of project problems – scope changes.
  • The essential elements of managing the project schedule.
  • The essential elements of managing project cost.
  • The essential elements of managing project risk.
  • The best way to conduct the monthly project review.
  • The purpose and key elements of project closing.
  • Wrapping up the project with a targeted final report.
  • A summary checklist of all the key learnings of the course.

Course content

10 sections • 40 lectures

START HERE! 1 lectures

Start Here! Preview 00:37

Overview 10 lectures

What Is Project Management Preview 01:58

Who Can Use Project Management? Preview 01:19

Application To Small Projects Preview 02:25

Where Projects Come From Preview 02:21

The Project Management Institute Preview 01:56

Project Definition Preview 01:26

The Five PM Stages Preview 04:58

The Triple Constraint Preview 05:29

The Role Of The Project Manager Preview 02:42

Exercise: Your Project Manager Development Preview 00:36

Initiation 3 lectures

The Purpose Of Initiation Preview 02:51

The Project Objective Preview 03:56

Exercise: Baseline Your Initiation Scope Preview 00:52

Planning 10 lectures

One Page Planning Flowchart Preview 05:03

The Core Project Team Preview 01:16

The Work Breakdown Structure Preview 02:15

Work Breakdown Structure Examples Preview 05:11

Work Breakdown Structure Examples

The Precedence Diagram Preview 01:37

The Gantt Schedule Preview 03:36

The Cost Breakdown Preview 02:01

Risk Planning Preview 05:36

The Project Plan Preview 05:17

Exercise: Baseline Your Project Plan Preview 00:44

Execution 3 lectures

The Purpose Of Execution Preview 01:53

Building The Project Team Preview 03:23

Exercise: Gather The Project Team Preview 01:14

Monitoring & Control 7 lectures

The Purpose Of Monitoring And Control Preview 02:12

Managing Scope Preview 02:15

Managing Schedule Preview 02:34

Managing Cost Preview 02:36

Managing Risk Preview 08:17

The Monthly Status Review Preview 02:55

Exercise: Organize Your Monthly Review Preview 01:04

Closing 3 lectures

The Purpose Of Closing Preview 01:46

The Project Final Report Preview 01:57

Exercise: Write The Final Report Preview 00:47

Course Summary 1 lectures

Course Summary Preview 07:44

Practice Test 1 lectures

Practice Test

Test your knowledge of the material covered in the course.

BONUS LECTURE 1 lectures

Bonus Lecture Preview 00:43