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Project Management
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Ivan Vaptsarov
Master project management skills that enable you to develop a project from zero to one
3,413 students already enrolled
Skill level:
Basic
Duration:
4 hours
-
Lessons (4 hours)
- Lessons (4 hours)
CPE credits:
5
CPE stands for Continuing Professional Education and represents the mandatory credits a wide range of
professionals must earn to maintain their licenses and stay current with regulations and best
practices. One CPE credit typically equals 50 minutes of learning. For more details, visit NASBA's
official website: www.nasbaregistry.org
CPE stands for Continuing Professional Education and represents the mandatory credits a wide range of
professionals must earn to maintain their licenses and stay current with regulations and best
practices. One CPE credit typically equals 50 minutes of learning. For more details, visit NASBA's
official website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Accredited
certificate
What you learn
- Manage entire projects independently from start to finish.
- Understand the importance of project management for organizations.
- Perform project management tasks using established best practices.
- Use professional project management templates in various settings.
- Gain project management knowledge through comprehensive case studies.
Topics & tools
TheoryProject ManagementBusiness SkillsSoft skillsCareer Development
Your instructor
PM Author & Consultant | PM of the Year | Head of PMO
Track record
Bringing real-world expertise from leading global companies
Academic background
Master's degree, Accounting, Financial Management and Control
Media and recognition
- PMP of the Year—Project Management Institute (2023)
- Author of "Beginner to PROject Manager"— 200K+ Udemy students
- Guest lecturer & trainer for universities and global corporates
Course OVERVIEW
Description
CPE Credits: 5
Field of Study: Business Mgmt & Org
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
This Project Management course will teach you how to plan, execute, and deliver projects successfully. As they say, operations keep the lights on, strategy is the light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward. Even if you don’t want to become a professional, having a basic project management training will be useful. Everyone in the corporate world works on projects with set deadlines and defined deliverables. Knowing the key principles and concepts of project management can help you navigate such situations better.
Prerequisites
- No prior experience or knowledge is required. We will start from the basics and gradually build your understanding. Everything you need is included in the course
Advanced preparation
- None
Curriculum
61 lessons
- 2. The project phases5 minIn this chapter of the Project Management course, we introduce the project lifecycle – initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.5 minIn this chapter of the Project Management course, we introduce the project lifecycle – initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.How does a project start and how does it evolve?
- 3. The initiation phase32 minWhat is the initiation phase? What is involved in a business case? What does the scope cover? How to create a project charter? These are some of the questions we answer in the third section of the Project Management course. The chapter concludes with a case study.32 minWhat is the initiation phase? What is involved in a business case? What does the scope cover? How to create a project charter? These are some of the questions we answer in the third section of the Project Management course. The chapter concludes with a case study.What is the Initiation phase about - Define the project goals?What is involved in a business case?What does scope cover?Who performs the feasibility study and what does it involve?What goes into risk assessment? What are expectations?How to create a Project CharterCase Study 1
- 4. The planning phase30 minPlanning is a critical stage in project management. In this section, you will learn why it is important, what the cost of change in projects is, what to do before you start, and how to perform scope planning.30 minPlanning is a critical stage in project management. In this section, you will learn why it is important, what the cost of change in projects is, what to do before you start, and how to perform scope planning.What is Planning? Why is it important? What happens if it is not done correctly?Why is Planning so critical in Project management?What is the cost of Change in projects?What to do before you startProject management insightsScope PlanningScope Planning (continued)
- 5. The planning phase - timelines and schedules38 minBy this point, you should have outlined everything you need to do in the scope statement and prepared a high-level work breakdown structure and activity list. And this is just the beginning of the planning phase. This section of the Project Management course focuses on another key aspect timelines and schedules.38 minBy this point, you should have outlined everything you need to do in the scope statement and prepared a high-level work breakdown structure and activity list. And this is just the beginning of the planning phase. This section of the Project Management course focuses on another key aspect timelines and schedules.How to estimate when planningThe planning fallacy, optimism bias, illusion of controlHow much to bufferIdentifying dependenciesIdentifying the critical pathUsing the Gantt chart to plan the project work streamsBuilding the project schedule (+ MS Project tutorial)How to build a milestone table and its uses
- 6. The planning phase - cost25 minBudgeting is one of the most important parts of the planning phase. We discuss the budgeting process, procurement contract types, how to approach procuring non-financial resources, HR planning, and how to use a RACI matrix to assign roles.25 minBudgeting is one of the most important parts of the planning phase. We discuss the budgeting process, procurement contract types, how to approach procuring non-financial resources, HR planning, and how to use a RACI matrix to assign roles.The process of budgetingThe process of budgeting (continued)Procurement contract typesProcuring non-financial resourcesPlanning HRRACI matrix - assigning rolesQuality requirements
- 7. The planning phase - Expectations, Assumptions and Risks13 minIn every well-managed project, it is imperative to plan expectations and risk management and control assumptions. In this part of the course, we go into more detail about these processes.13 minIn every well-managed project, it is imperative to plan expectations and risk management and control assumptions. In this part of the course, we go into more detail about these processes.Planning expectations managementHow to control assumptionsPlanning Risk managementBuilding a Risk log
- 8. The planning phase - Change process6 minEvery good project manager and business leader needs to learn how to deal with change requests. This is the topic of this section of the Project Management course.6 minEvery good project manager and business leader needs to learn how to deal with change requests. This is the topic of this section of the Project Management course.Planning - Change process
- 9. The execution phase - Meetings11 minNext, we explain how to organize meetings and manage them effectively and what to include in a kick-off meeting.11 minNext, we explain how to organize meetings and manage them effectively and what to include in a kick-off meeting.Introduction to Execution and KO MeetingsWhat is involved in a kick-off meetingTips to handle meetings
- 10. The execution phase - Project Diary5 minIn this section, we explain the action-owner due date concept. A project diary is a document which keeps track of actions throughout the execution. The three dimensions to record are: what must be done, by whom, and until when.5 minIn this section, we explain the action-owner due date concept. A project diary is a document which keeps track of actions throughout the execution. The three dimensions to record are: what must be done, by whom, and until when.What is action-owner due dateFilling in the project diary
- 11. The execution phase - Managing the team and work10 minA key part of project management is supervising the critical path. If it is delayed, then the whole project is delayed. This section covers what the manager must do to keep the ball rolling.10 minA key part of project management is supervising the critical path. If it is delayed, then the whole project is delayed. This section covers what the manager must do to keep the ball rolling.How the Project Manager manages tasksHow the Project Manager manages the team
- 12. The monitoring and control phase25 minIn this lesson of the Project Management course, we talk about defining a metric, setting a target, measuring performance, and taking action when the target is missed.25 minIn this lesson of the Project Management course, we talk about defining a metric, setting a target, measuring performance, and taking action when the target is missed.What is monitoring and controlControling in a PM environmentHow to check if a project is on scheduleHow to see if a project is on budgetHow to perform quality controlKeeping the risk log updatedDealing with change proposals
- 13. The execution phase - Issue management10 minThere are two main reasons for regular status reporting: 1) keep sponsors and senior stakeholders informed about the progress highlighting key issues, 2) keep work in order. To avoid inefficiencies, the project manager must keep up structured communication and coordination.10 minThere are two main reasons for regular status reporting: 1) keep sponsors and senior stakeholders informed about the progress highlighting key issues, 2) keep work in order. To avoid inefficiencies, the project manager must keep up structured communication and coordination.How to record and build project report updatesHow to deal with any issues that occur during execution
- 14. The closure phase6 minBy this point in the Project Management course, you should have made it all the way to your goal. Now, all you need to do is go through the closure phase. This serves several purposes: 1) obtain formal acceptance of the deliverables; 2) communicate the project completion; 3) reflect on the lessons learnt; 4) celebrate success.6 minBy this point in the Project Management course, you should have made it all the way to your goal. Now, all you need to do is go through the closure phase. This serves several purposes: 1) obtain formal acceptance of the deliverables; 2) communicate the project completion; 3) reflect on the lessons learnt; 4) celebrate success.Why do we close a project?What steps to take to close a project?
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