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Course Description

Best Practices in Project Management

Course Code
PMBP
Description:
This two day course will cover the standard terms and vocabulary for Project Management as recommended by the Project Management Institute. Formal Project Management processes and their application in the work environment are examined along with an understanding of their benefits.
Syllabus:

Development Units: 15 PDUs
Prerequisites: None
Building Block For:

  • Intermediate Project Management
  • PMP® Exam Preparation

At course completion:

  • Understand standard vocabulary for Project Management as recommended by the Project Management Institute
  • Understand standardized Project Management processes as recommended by the Project Management Institute
  • Understand the application of basic Project Management principles within your work environment
  • Understand the importance and value of Project Management, best practices, &
    related benefits

Materials:

Custom materials are provided and a copy of the PMBOK is recommended to bring to the class. 

Who Should Take This Course

Beginning project managers or team members who need to understand basic project management terminology and processes.  Those who have experience in managing projects, but want an introduction to the terms and concepts used in formal project management as defined by the Project Management Institute.

  • Outline

    • Introduction
    • Recent Growth in the need for Project Management
    • Define Success, Maturity and Excellence
    • The Driving Force to Maturity
    • Project Management Methodologies
    • Modern Project Management
    • Strategic Planning for Excellence in Project Management
    • Project Portfolio Management
    • The Project Office
    • Integrated Processes
    • Culture
    • Management Support
    • Training and Education
    • Informal Project Management
    • Behavioral Excellence