Project Management Fundamentals

Lays out a set of principles for managing projects efficiently from beginning to end.Discover how to more efficiently manage your business projects. Author Bonnie Biafore lays out a set of principles and examines the concepts behind project management, from defining the problem, establishing project objectives, and building a project plan to meeting deadlines, managing team resources, and closing the project. The course also provides tips for reporting on project performance, keeping a project on track, and gaining customer acceptance. Topics include: Understanding projects and project management Exploring project management software options Gathering requirements Identifying deliverables and success criteria Creating a scope statement Identifying stakeholders Building a work breakdown structure Identifying resources Building a schedule Creating a risk management plan Developing a change management plan Understanding team dynamics Gathering data Evaluating project schedule and cost performance Documenting lessons learned Closing contracts, accounts, and transitioning