COURSE OVERVIEW:
Welcome to the course on Concepts of Project Management Framework. This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and methodologies used in project management. By exploring various project management frameworks, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful outcomes.
We begin with an introduction to project management frameworks, defining what they are and explaining their importance in the field of project management. You will get an overview of popular frameworks such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, and Agile, and learn about the benefits of using a structured framework to guide your projects, including improved efficiency, better risk management, and enhanced communication among stakeholders.
The project life cycle phases form the backbone of any project management framework. This section will cover the key phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. Understanding these phases helps in systematically managing projects and ensuring all critical aspects are addressed at each stage.
Project integration management is crucial for ensuring that all elements of a project are properly coordinated. We will explore how to develop a project charter, create a comprehensive project management plan, and direct and manage project work to ensure alignment with project goals.
Scope management involves defining and controlling what is included in the project. This section will cover collecting requirements, defining the project scope, and using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to break down the project into manageable components. Proper scope management ensures that all project deliverables are clearly defined and controlled.
Time management is essential for keeping projects on schedule. You will learn about activity definition and sequencing, estimating activity durations, and developing and controlling the project schedule. Effective time management techniques help in meeting project deadlines and avoiding delays.
Cost management focuses on estimating, budgeting, and controlling project costs. This section will discuss techniques for estimating costs, determining the project budget, and controlling costs to ensure the project remains within financial constraints.
Quality management ensures that the project meets the required standards. We will cover planning quality management, implementing quality assurance processes, and using quality control techniques to monitor and improve project quality continuously.
Human resource management is about effectively managing the project team. This section will explore planning human resource management, acquiring and developing the project team, and managing team performance to ensure collaboration and productivity.
Communication management is key to ensuring that information flows effectively among project stakeholders. You will learn about communication planning, managing communications, and controlling communications to keep all parties informed and engaged.
Risk management involves identifying, analysing, and responding to project risks. This section will cover risk identification, performing qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and planning risk responses to mitigate potential issues and enhance project success.
Procurement management deals with acquiring the necessary resources from external sources. We will discuss planning procurement management, conducting procurements, and controlling procurements to ensure that project needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.
Stakeholder management is about identifying and engaging with project stakeholders. This section will cover identifying stakeholders, planning stakeholder engagement, and managing stakeholder expectations to ensure their support and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of the key concepts and practices in project management frameworks. You will be equipped with the tools and techniques needed to manage projects effectively, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:
1. Introduction to Project Management Frameworks
- Definition and Importance
- Overview of Popular Frameworks
- Benefits of Using a Framework
2. Project Life Cycle Phases
- Initiation Phase
- Planning Phase
- Execution, Monitoring, and Closing Phases
3. Project Integration Management
- Developing Project Charter
- Project Management Plan Development
- Directing and Managing Project Work
4. Scope Management
- Collecting Requirements
- Defining and Controlling Scope
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
5. Time Management
- Activity Definition and Sequencing
- Estimating Activity Durations
- Developing and Controlling the Schedule
6. Cost Management
- Estimating Costs
- Budget Determination
- Controlling Costs
7. Quality Management
- Planning Quality Management
- Quality Assurance Processes
- Quality Control Techniques
8. Human Resource Management
- Planning Human Resource Management
- Acquiring and Developing Team
- Managing Project Team
9. Communication Management
- Communication Planning
- Managing Communications
- Controlling Communications
10. Risk Management
- Risk Identification
- Performing Risk Analysis
- Planning Risk Responses
11. Procurement Management
- Planning Procurement Management
- Conducting Procurements
- Controlling Procurements
12. Stakeholder Management
- Identifying Stakeholders
- Planning Stakeholder Engagement
- Managing Stakeholder Expectations
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
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ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.