Build a solid base in the underlying principles of project management

A solid foundation in project management essentials includes understanding the role of the project manager, types of projects and organizations, stages of a project, terminology and the process and interactive skills expected of a good project manager.

This course provides a framework to the discipline of project management for anyone who lacks formal training in the field, but finds themselves involved in a project as a sponsor, manager or team member. It includes an overview of the Project Management Certificate and how each course contributes to your skill as a project manager.

Following this course you will be able to:

• Understand role of the project manager
• Understand what a project is (temporary, unique endeavor)
• Understand key terms related to project management
• Understand why project management is essential to the success of an organization
• Understand different types of organizations (traditional, weak matrix, projectized, etc.) and how they impact project management
• Understand different types of projects (internal, external, single customer, multiple customers, etc.)
• Understand the 9 knowledge areas described by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in its PMBOK® Guide