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FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
A project is temporary in that it has a defined beginning and end, as well as a defined scope and resources. A project is unique in that it is not a routine operation, but a specific set of operations designed to accomplish a singular goal. Project management, then, is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in order to meet the project’s requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
0102
The Nature of a Project
The Application of Project Management
0304
Types of Structures
Application of Organisation Structures
05 Major Processes and Activities of Managing a Project
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COURSE DURATION
HOUR MODULES
MODULES
HOURS
153-4
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FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Describe what project management is.
• Identify the characteristics of a project.
• Explain the difference between project work and project work and project work non-project work.
• Describe the Basic Project Life Cycle.
• Provide reasons for undertaking projects.
• Identify types of projects.
• Defi ne and apply project management.
• Name the major project management processes.
• Identify the differences between project management and general management.
• Explain the difference between project management processes and technical processes.
• Describe the difference between a project team member and the project manager.
• Defi ne the structures for a project.
• Explain programme and project hierarchies.
• Decompose a project into manageable components.
• Describe breakdown structures for product, work and work and work cost.
• Name the differences between a matrix and functional organisation structures.
• Describe a project organisation structure.
• Identify the purpose and key responsibilities of project managers and team members.
• Explain the role of stakeholders.
• Identify key processes of managing a project.
• Apply management of sub-processes and activities.
• Discuss how processes link with one another.link with one another.link
• Explain the consequences of not planning and controlling projects.
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WHO SHOULD DO THISCOURSE?
• Persons who are new to the concept of project management.
• Team leaders and project managers.
This short course is designed for the following audience:
For this short course, it is advisable that you have the following experience/knowledge:
• Learners with fundamental knowledge on the subject.
• Learners with 2-5 years’ workplace experience.
• Learners with practical experience on the subject.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARNF U N D A M E N T A L S O F P R O J E C T M A N A G E M E N T
01THE NATURE OF A PROJECT
A project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to achieve a particular aim. There are times when you will have to implement changes, whether these be new products, new innovations or new processes. Project management is the planning and executing of changes and making sure those changes happen.
02THE APPLICATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to a range of activities in order to meet the requirements of the particular project. It helps us complete projects successfully. Projects are unique and highly planned and get executed with the help of a team of skilled and knowledgeable people.
03TYPES OF STRUCTURES
Everyone involved in the project must know what they have to do and who to report to. The objective in designing a project structure is to provide a formal environment that the project manager can use to infl uence team members to do their best in completing their assignment and duties.
The key processes of project management can be broken down into the sections of project initiation, project planning, project execution, project control, and project closure. Each of these processes can be broken down further into sub-processes. The consequences of not planning or controlling the project can be catastrophic – depending on the complexity of the project.
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04APPLICATION OF ORGANISATION STRUCTURES
Having an organisational structure will help you plan the project eff ectively. There are four main organisational structures that aff ect many aspects of a project, including the project manager’s authority, resource availability, control of the project budget, and the project manager and administrative staff roles.
05MAJOR PROCESSES AND ACTIVITIES OF MANAGING A PROJECT
The key processes of project management are project initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure. Each of these processes can be broken down further into sub-processes. The consequences of not planning or controlling the project can be catastrophic – depending on the complexity of the project.
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Forget about attending classes for hours, sitting in an uncomfortable chair, and suffering from back pain by the end of the day. You will not be bound to physical class sessions when you opt for online education. All learning materials are provided online, so you’ll easily access them from the comfort of your office or home.
COMFORT
A self-paced system enables learners to make progress with a rhythm that suits them. This does not require attending live sessions; you can access the materials at any time that works for you. If you have to work or take care of your home and children during the day, you can study at night. That’s an advantage the traditional educational system cannot beat.
SELF-PACED LEARNING
The fact that online programs are cheaper when compared to the ones held in a traditional campus setting is enough to convince you to consider them. The average tuition for online courses depends on multiple factors, so it varies from one program to another. Note, free courses don’t usually come with a certificate of completion.
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