Build the foundation of knowledge upon which project management practices are based by looking in depth at the anatomy of a project and the role of the project manager. Based on industry standard practices, the course introduces the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to project m...
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STEP 2 – Structured Project Management
Using a worked example to illustrate Project Management in practice this class will provide you the base of knowledge needed to apply the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK Guide practices. Helping bring the PMBOK Guide to life, the class will review the processes PMI recommends be used to organize and manage projects. Covering PMI’s initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and c...
STEP 3 – Leading from the middle
Project Managers are both managers and leaders. While PMI's recommended practices focuses on the processes used to manage a project, this course will look at the practicalities of leading projects. Recognizing the Project Managers are often 'leading from the middle', the course will look at what it takes to navigate a project forward and solidify the buy-in and support needed to build momentum. Ba...