Course Description
Basic concepts and processes for successful project management are introduced in this course. Explore proven best practices for defining, planning, organizing and executing a project. Examination of the project life cycle will highlight the need for a phased approach to project work with stage-gate approvals to ensure strategic alignment and effective project governance.
The learning material and group exercises will provide you with hands-on experience using the vocabulary, knowledge and tools needed to accurately define, plan, manage and successfully implement a project.
Emphasis is given to the crucial up-front effort to clearly define — in consultation with key stakeholders — the project scope, the project's strategic value and expected results. Throughout the course, we'll examine and apply widely recognized project management techniques, tools and templates.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Applied Management Certificate of Achievement : Required Courses
- Applied Project Management Certificate of Achievement : Required Courses