# Project Management Level I Course (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

This introductory self-paced course gives you practical knowledge of the methods and strategies that form the foundation of modern project management theory. Learn the Phases of Project Management. Initiation: developing a proposal. Planning: setting timelines, preparing a budget, and communicating with stakeholders. Execution: identifying and resolving issues related to project scope, budget, challenges, and risks. Monitoring: ensuring project quality through ongoing oversight. Closing: finalizing the project and transferring deliverables. After a general overview, we’ll take a closer look at the first two phases (Initiation and Planning). In the Initiation phase, you’ll work on identifying and selecting projects, creating a project charter, and drafting a project scope document.

Next, we’ll explore the Planning phase, where much of a project’s success is determined. In the first part, you’ll learn to create diagrams and charts and understand the importance of interpreting them. In the second part, you’ll gain technical skills in applying strategies for concepts such as float and resource management. What It Takes to Be a Project Manager. We’ll wrap up with a discussion on project managers and what makes them effective. You’ll learn about key skills and traits, the critical role of delegation, and proven strategies for managing change. The course ends with a brief overview of project management software/apps, professional associations, and certifications. You’ll receive a slide deck containing both practical insights and hands-on exercises. This course is ideal for anyone seeking an introduction or refresher on project management theories, methodologies, concepts, and practices.

## What you'll learn

- Learn about the five phases of project management, focusing on the first two: Initiation and Planning
- Understand important foundational concepts and project management terms
- Learn about selecting projects, defining/planning/scheduling activities, managing resources, and much more
- Become familiar with the various duties and qualities of a Project Manager

## Curriculum

### Project Fundamentals

#### What is a Project?

#### Characteristics of Projects

#### The Project Triangle

#### The Project Lifecycle

#### What is a Gantt Chart?

### Project Management Methodologies

#### Brief Overview of Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)

### The Initiating Phase

#### Project Identification

#### Project Selection

#### Project Charter

#### Project Scope

### The Planning Phase

#### Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

#### Task Responsibility

#### Defining Activities

#### Sequencing Activities

#### Network Diagram

#### Estimating Activity Resources

### Resource Management In the Planning Phase

#### Activity Resources

#### Resource-Constrained Planning

#### Resource Requirement Plan

#### Resource Utilization Plan

### Start/Finish Times, Critical Path, and Slack

#### Establishing Project Start & Completion Times

#### Critical Path

#### Total Slack

#### Free Slack

### The Project Manager

#### Project Manager Responsibilities

#### Project Manager Skills

#### Delegation

#### Managing Change

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $325