Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Project management skills are important for all employees. This course is for anyone who wants to know how to manage tasks or small projects with a structured approach to ensure success. Apply the basic principles of project management to your work and create action plans for on-the-job application. Utilize strategies for communicating with team members and stakeholders with confidence.

Project Management Course Objectives:

  • Differentiate between the various project management processes.
  • Identify and describe the project management process based on a relevant application activity.
  • Develop a script to communicate about project status based on a thorough checklist.
  • Complete a project management plan advancing a current workplace project based on a case study.

Project Management Content:

I.  Introduction to Project Management

  •  What is a project?  A temporary endeavor was undertaken to create a unique product, service or result with a definite beginning and end.
  •  What is project management?  Application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities  to meet project requirements
  •  What is a project manager?  The person assigned to achieve the project objectives.
  •  What are Stakeholders?
  •  Project Management Life Cycle:  1. Initiating 2. Planning 3. Executing 4. Controlling (and monitoring) 5.  Closing.

II. Techniques of ” Project Management Planning”

III. How are you going to complete your project?

  • What steps or actions are required?
  • What resources are required?
  • Who are the stakeholders?
  • What is the timeline?
  • What is the cost?
  • What might derail you (risks)?
  • Communicating with team members and stakeholders with confidence

IV. Project Management Tools

V. Managing and Controlling the Project

VI. Develop a Project Management Strategy