Trainers can use Project Management Fundamentals as a basic introduction for administrators or supervisors who may be asked to take on project tasks as part of their regular work. This one day training courseware program is intended to familiarize participants with common project management terms, identify the benefits of projects, teach the concepts of project life cycles, prioritizing and setting goals, use some basic, simple planning tools, and explore charters and statements of work.
This fundamentals course includes the entire suite of training materials that is standard of all Velsoft products, including the highly detailed instructor guide, student workbook, a pre-assignment, assessments, personal action plan, supplementary reading list, and pre-formatted slides. All courseware components are easily customizable, and the courseware is a great introduction for learners who may want to take the three day Project Management Training: Understanding Project Management next.
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 Marvelous
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
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