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Fundamentals of Project Management (PMI-PMP Aligned)

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Duration: 6 Hours

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

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

Prerequisites

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

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We are open to customizing any program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.

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