Course Outline
1 - Preparing for the Project
- Topic 1A: Understand Project Management Basics
- Topic 1B: Develop the Business Case
- Topic 1C: Identify Project Characteristics
2 - Selecting the Project Framework
- Topic 2A: Identify Project Methodologies
- Topic 2B: Compare Agile and Waterfall Projects
3 - Initiating the Project
- Topic 3A: Build a Project Team
- Topic 3B: Prepare Project Initiation Documents
4 - Facilitating Effective Meetings
- Topic 4A: Lead Effective Meetings
- Topic 4B: Use Project Management Tools
- Topic 4C: Create a Communication Plan
5 - Implementing Solution Design
- Topic 5A: Create a Solution Design Document
- Topic 5B: Evaluate IT Infrastructure Needs
6 - Managing Resources
- Topic 6A: Describe the Resource Life Cycle
- Topic 6B: Conduct a Needs Assessment
7 - Managing Risk
- Topic 7A: Identify and Analyze Risk
- Topic 7B: Treat and Monitor Risk
8 - Creating a Project Schedule
- Topic 8A: Define Units of Work
- Topic 8B: Sequence the Activities
9 - Creating a Project Plan
- Topic 9A: Refine the Timeline
- Topic 9B: Establish Project Baselines
- Topic 9C: Create a Quality Assurance Plan
10 - Procuring Solutions
- Topic 10A: Compare Procurement Options
- Topic 10B: Evaluate and Select Vendors
11 - Managing Project Execution
- Topic 11A: Document Progress
- Topic 11B: Communicate Progress
12 - Managing Issues and Changes
- Topic 12A: Resolve Issues
- Topic 12B: Control Changes
13 - Managing Performance
- Topic 13A: Measure Performance
- Topic 13B: Maintain the Project Schedule
14 - Wrapping Up the Project
- Topic 14A: Prepare for Project Closure
- Topic 14B: Close the Project
Target Audience
This course is ideal for IT pros looking to learn hands-on, entry-level project management skills.
Junior IT project manager
Project coordinator
QA leads
SCRUM masters
Development leads
Product owners
Level II help desk technicians
Associate / business analysts
Project control analysts (PMO team members)