Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define the fundamental concepts of project management, including the project life cycle and the role of the Project Manager.
• Understand and apply the five **Project Management Process Groups** (Initiating through Closing).
• Identify and utilize the 10 **Project Management Knowledge Areas** (Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, etc.).
• Develop a basic **Project Charter** and preliminary scope statement for a project.
• Create a simple **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)** and define activity sequencing.
• Identify, analyze, and plan initial responses for project risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Understand the importance of effective project communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Apply core project management terms and concepts consistent with the **PMBOK® Guide**.

• New or aspiring Project Managers and Coordinators
• Team Members and Subject Matter Experts working on project teams
• Managers who oversee project-driven departments
• Professionals seeking foundational knowledge for the CAPM® certification
• Business Analysts and Departmental Leaders managing small initiatives

• Group Activities: Developing a WBS for a sample project and creating a Stakeholder Register
• Individual Exercises: Drafting a Project Charter and performing simple cost estimation
• Case Studies: Analyzing a project failure scenario using the PMBOK® Guide framework
• Discussions: Comparing predictive (Waterfall) vs. adaptive (Agile) project life cycles

Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management

• Defining a project, program, and portfolio, and understanding the role of the PMO.
• The project manager's role, competencies, and primary responsibilities.
• Understanding the project life cycle and different organizational structures (e.g., functional, matrix).
• Key environmental and organizational factors influencing project success.

Unit 2: The Five Process Groups

Initiating and Planning
• The purpose and key activities of the **Initiating Process Group**.
• Developing the **Project Charter** and identifying key stakeholders.
• The detailed activities of the **Planning Process Group** and the Project Management Plan.
• Techniques for gathering requirements and defining project scope.

Unit 3: Scope, Schedule, and Cost Management

The Triple Constraint
• Creating a hierarchical **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)** for scope definition.
• Developing a schedule: activity sequencing, estimation, and critical path method (CPM).
• Techniques for estimating costs (analogous, parametric, bottom-up).
• Understanding the cost baseline and managing the concept of earned value.

Unit 4: Quality, Resources, and Communications Management

Integration and People
• Planning and managing project quality (metrics, control charts, assurance).
• Acquiring and managing project team resources (RAM, team development).
• Planning and distributing project information effectively.
• Mastering techniques for performance reporting and information management.

Unit 5: Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder Management

External Factors and People
• Identifying, analyzing (qualitative and quantitative), and planning risk responses.
• The basics of project procurement (contracts, source selection, vendor management).
• Strategies for effective **Stakeholder Identification and Engagement**.
• The activities of the **Monitoring & Controlling** and **Closing** Process Groups.