Just like these fish need the basics to survive, learn the basics of project management to help you get things done at home and at work. This course will familiarize you with the most common terms and practices of project management.
Objectives
In this course, you will learn what a project is and what a project manager does. You will also learn about the life cycle of a project. In particular, you will focus on the conceptual phase of project management, where you identify, prioritize, and scope a project idea.
Course Outline
How to Use This Guide
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Defining Projects and Project Management
Session Three: The Role of a Project Manager
Session Four: Pre-Assignment Review
Session Five: How Can Projects Help Me?
- The Benefits of Projects
- Case Study: Mary Marvellous
Session Six: A Project’s Life Cycle
- The Life Cycle
- Stages of a Project
Session Seven: Selling a Project
- Tom Peters
- The Priority Matrix
Session Eight: Creating a Vision
- The Vision Process
- Making Connections
Session Nine: Project Goals
- Setting Goals with SPIRIT
- Your Project’s Goals
Session Ten: Using a Target Chart
Session Eleven: Preparing Your Project
Session Twelve: Laying Out the Project
- The Statement of Work
- Individual SOW
- Project Planning Worksheet
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan