Essentials of Project Management for the Non-Project Manager (Live Online)

To work together effectively on any project, everyone on the team needs to use a common language and have a clear understanding of all expectations. This unique project manager training seminar is designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of project management who serve on project management teams, those who simply want to know more about PM or those who are making the transition to project management. In just two days, you’ll develop an understanding of essential terminology and apply basic PM tools and techniques to increase your effectiveness both on the team and in your own functional area.Who Should AttendThose who are involved in projects but do not manage them, such as subject matter experts, team members, project sponsors, contributors, facilitators and coordinators.How You Will BenefitKnow the purpose and process of project managementUnderstand the roles, responsibilities and needs of project team membersIdentify and apply critical project management toolsIdentify stakeholders, their relationships to each other and how these relationships affect projectsRecognize stakeholder issues within the organizationIdentify and apply critical communication tools and protocolsWhat Will Be CoveredKey project management termsFive groups of the project management processEstimating project activity accuratelyIdentifying and aligning the project stakeholdersEvaluating the project charterValidating project requirements against the SMART ToolUnderstanding and creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)LEARNING OBJECTIVEEnable People Who Are Not Project Managers to Apply Basic Methodologies of Project Management, Allowing Them to Be More Effective Project Team MembersLESSON ONEGetting Your Hands Around Project ManagementDistinguish Between Projects and OperationsRecognize the Factors That Contribute to Project Success or FailureIdentify the Framework for Project ManagementGetting It Off the GroundRecognize Why and How a Project Is ImportantExplain the Elements of a Charter and a Charter’s Relevance to Initiating a ProjectIdentify Stakeholders, and Explain Their Roles on a ProjectLESSON TWOPlanning the WorkApply Techniques to Apply the Work to Be DoneIdentify and Apply Techniques to Estimate Needed Resources, Cost, and Hours for the ProjectApply Techniques to Schedule a ProjectIdentify Roles and Responsibilities for the ProjectPlan for Potential Risks to the ProjectLESSON THREEPlanning the Work (cont’d)Apply Techniques to Apply the Work to Be DoneIdentify and Apply Techniques to Estimate Needed Resources, Cost, and Hours for the ProjectApply Techniques to Schedule a ProjectIdentify Roles and Responsibilities for the ProjectPlan for Potential Risks to the ProjectWorking the PlanBuild an Effective Status ReportIdentify the Types and Purposes of MeetingsIdentify Action Items and IssuesRecognize the Importance of Managing ChangeLESSON FOURWorking the Plan (cont’d)Build an Effective Status ReportIdentify the Types and Purposes of MeetingsIdentify Action Items and IssuesRecognize the Importance of Managing ChangePutting It to BedContribute to a Lessons Learned DatabaseIdentify Project Records and Files That Must Be Archived for Historical PurposesDescribe a Project Closure ChecklistCompare Closing Out Successful vs. Unsuccessful or Canceled Projects