Course Outline

Project Management

Fundamentals of Project Management (PMI-PMP Aligned)

Duration

6Hours

Course Overview

This professional training course introduces the essential principles, processes, and leadership practices of modern project management, aligned with globally recognized PMI-PMP concepts. The program is designed to give participants a clear and practical understanding of how projects are structured, planned, and delivered successfully. It connects core project management frameworks with real-world application, helping participants understand both the technical and human aspects of managing projects effectively.

Format of Training

  • Instructor-led interactive sessions
  • Practical exercises and group activities
  • Real-world project scenarios and discussions
  • Mini capstone exercise for applied learning

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to

  1. Understand core project management concepts and lifecycle stages
  2. Explain PMI process groups and their practical relevance
  3. Define project scope and structure work using WBS
  4. Understand basic scheduling and task dependencies
  5. Identify project risks and manage stakeholder expectations
  6. Differentiate between Agile and traditional project approaches
  7. Apply communication and leadership principles in project environments

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of business or operations
  • Interest in project-based work
  • No prior project management experience required
Course Outline

Session 1: Introduction to Project Management

  • Definition of projects and project management
  • Difference between projects and operations
  • Key project constraints: scope, time, cost, quality
  • Role and responsibilities of a project manager
  • Overview of PMI framework and business value

Session 2: Project Lifecycle and Process Groups

  • Project lifecycle phases
  • Introduction to PMI process groups
  • Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing
  • Relationship between lifecycle and process groups
  • Importance of structured planning

Session 3: Scope Management and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

  • Introduction to scope management
  • Requirements gathering basics
  • Defining project scope and deliverables
  • Work Breakdown Structure concepts
  • Managing scope creep

Session 4: Schedule Management Fundamentals

  • Activity definition and sequencing
  • Task dependencies and relationships
  • Milestones and deliverables
  • Duration estimation basics
  • Introduction to scheduling techniques

Session 5: Risk and Stakeholder Management

  • Types of project risks and identification techniques
  • Risk assessment and response basics
  • Risk monitoring concepts
  • Stakeholder identification and analysis
  • Managing stakeholder expectations

Session 6: Agile Fundamentals and Communication Management

  • Agile vs predictive approaches
  • Agile mindset and principles
  • Introduction to Scrum framework
  • Communication planning and channels

Session 7: Leadership and Team Management

  • Leadership vs management
  • Essential leadership skills for project managers
  • Team development stages
  • Motivation and engagement
  • Conflict resolution basics

Session 8: Mini Capstone Exercise and Wrap-Up

  • Project scenario analysis
  • Define objectives and scope
  • Create a simple WBS
  • Stakeholder identification exercise
  • Team presentation and discussion

Final recap and Q&A

Fundamentals of Project Management (PMI-PMP Aligned)

Course Name: Fundamentals of Project Management (PMI-PMP Aligned)

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