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Research shows 80% of those with project management responsibilities have received no training. This eLearning course will bring you up-to-speed quickly in basic project management vocabulary and techniques - so you will be ready when you’re tapped on the shoulder and appointed project manager.
This practical and concise introduction to project management will help you anticipate and manage the challenges ahead. You’ll learn how to develop a project plan, understand the project management life cycle and knowledge areas and become aware of how project management has developed as a science in the United States.
Designed for novice project managers who find themselves “in charge” but aren’t sure where to start or how to proceed, this course provides the solid grounding in project management basics needed to meet milestones and deliverables with confidence.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the benefits of using project management techniques
- IList the process groups required to manage a project
- Recognize key technical project management knowledge areas
- List several elements of a well-written project plan
Who Should Attend:
Novice and aspiring project managers who want to expand their knowledge of fundamental project management techniques and vocabulary.
- The Project Management Institute and the PMBOK® Guide
- Fundamental Project Management definitions
- The evolution of Modern Project Management
- Benefits of using Project Management techniques and processes
- Project Management process groups
- Project Management technical knowledge areas
- Project Plan elements
- The Work Breakdown Structure
- Interpersonal Skills/Leadership
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