Project Management Essentials Course (Self-Paced)
IDPGMT7008

Module 1: The Standard Project Management Framework

• Understand the five process groups of project management: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing.
• Explore the ten knowledge areas outlined in PMI’s PMBOK® Guide.
• Identify key roles, responsibilities, and governance structures in project management.
• Learn how process groups and knowledge areas interact throughout the project life cycle.

Module 2: Starting Off Right – Project Initiation

• Develop a project charter that defines scope, objectives, and stakeholders.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify interests, influence, and engagement strategies.
• Establish high-level project requirements and success criteria.
• Assess project feasibility and alignment with organizational strategy.

Module 3: Laying Out the Project Plan

• Create a detailed project management plan integrating scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) to define deliverables and tasks.
• Plan for resources, communication, and risk management.
• Establish baselines for performance measurement.

Module 4: Project Plan Checkup – Planning for a Procurement

• Identify procurement needs and develop a procurement management plan.
• Understand contract types, solicitation processes, and vendor selection criteria.
• Integrate procurement timelines into the overall project schedule.
• Mitigate risks associated with external vendors and suppliers.

Module 5: Once Underway – Project Execution and Working with Stakeholders

• Direct and manage project work according to the approved plan.
• Engage stakeholders and manage expectations through effective communication.
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure deliverable compliance.
• Manage project team performance and resolve issues.

Module 6: Staying the Course – Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing the Project

• Track project performance using earned value and other metrics.
• Identify variances and take corrective or preventive actions.
• Manage changes through formal change control processes.
• Close out the project by finalizing deliverables, releasing resources, and capturing lessons learned.

Module 7: Taking the Next Step – Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Overview

• Understand the requirements and application process for PMP certification.
• Review the PMP exam content outline and preparation strategies.
• Identify resources and study tools for exam readiness.