Course Overview
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All Levels Project Management
Project management is a discipline within business administration that makes use of tools and techniques to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close a particular undertaking that we call a project. A project can be defined as a temporary undertaking that moves towards attaining a particular goal or objective to bring about improvements or changes or a new product or service altogether, within a fixed business structure.
Rewinding to the Past
Started in 1950s, project management was officially designated as a systematic approach to put into action the tasks and plans that were created to achieve a certain project objective. Every project was looked at with a certain set assumptions and the approach was standardized throughout the industries. This was the traditional project management approach that suggested there would be no change to the plans once they were finalized and no changes or risks encountered further on. This was a very rigid process for project management as within businesses it was quite difficult to avoid different factors affecting the project in some way or the other.
As the years passed by, many different notions and methodologies came into existence, making project management a more flexible system to help project managers achieve success with their undertakings.
Project Management in a Nutshell
Project management happens to be the practical application of knowledge of various tools and techniques for a project to achieve its intended objective in a most successful manner possible. With a systematic approach, project managers started implementing different modes and ways and their own personal skills to get the ball rolling for them with their projects.
There are many approaches that are put to use all around the world, with different levels of satisfaction for different types of business models. These approaches all take care of the three aspects that are very important and crucial to the project’s success and quality. They are:
- Time
- Cost
- Scope
These three aspects govern the way project management is carried out and directs the project manager when making simple or difficult decisions. These three aspects form the triple constraints in the world of project management. As these factors govern the approaches and the design of the project, there are phases or processes to projects that stand common among all project approaches. These phases form the project’s life cycle and each stage within these phases contribute to the progress of the project. The phases include:
- Initiating
- Planning
- Executing
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Closing
Initiating
The initiating phase determines the installation of the project with its nature and its scope. Here, the true objective of the project is figured out and all its subordinating factors, which will help the project achieve the solution to a business problem. A successful initiation would determine the fate of the project. The progresses through the vision and goal of the project, which is decided here, will be the focal point for the rest of the different phases.
For this phase to be successful, project stakeholders should correctly and accurately figure out the project scope and the business environment that is needed for the project to thrive on. It is at this stage that the project charter is drafted, with the project objective as the pivot and the cost, deliverables, tasks, activities, and schedules as key elements to be maintained and managed, all of which need further planning.
Planning
Running further into detail is the planning phase that takes the project scope and objective and assigns real-life designs for plans around it. The route or workflow of the project is determined and finalized in this stage of the project life cycle. The time, cost, and resources are planned and risk is managed at each and every step. Quality controls are planned and designed to be introduced at each checkpoint and success metrics are agreed upon.
Right from planning a team, roles, responsibilities, and communication to planning each and every day with detailed tasks allocations, the planning phase is the most important phase that displays the entire skeleton of the work to be performed.
Executing
Here, the plan, which was conceptualized in the initiating phase and designed in the planning phase, is put into action. The deliverables are executed or implemented to yield the desired output for the success of the project. Real-time management, including allocation, coordination, and collaboration, takes place in this stage.
Monitoring and Controlling
This phase checks for any deviation or anomalies occurring during the execution of the project. The comparison is made based on the plan and its desired outputs for each process step. If there are any potential bottlenecks foreseen or any bottleneck identified during execution, remedial or corrective and preventive actions are undertaken to bring the situation under control and as per the design in the project plan. Audits and regular inspections are actions that are undertaken for the processes managed towards project objectives.
Closing
In this stage, all the process implementation and changes are finalized, and the project ceases to exist as the project objective is now reached. The closing includes finalization on the documentation and the archiving of the files and necessary guidelines for the project’s implementation. Lessons learned are taken onboard and used in the projects that come up later on.
Project Management Training Description
- Project Management – This introductory section will give you the needed glimpse into the world of project management, with all its characteristics, the different phases it encompasses, and the life cycle on the whole.
- Process Groups & Knowledge Areas – Get to know a little more in depth about the different process groups and knowledge areas that govern the functional aspect of project management and be well-versed with how these groups affect cost and quality. Learn about the triple constraints and the role communication plays in the life of a project manager and their project managerial ventures. In this section, you will learn all there is to procurement management, stakeholder management, human resource management, and risk management.
- Project Integration Management – Come in close quarters with project integration management and learn quickly all that there is to the different documentations within a project. Learn about creating and developing master project management plans and how you can go through the entire scope of the different project phases.
- Project Scope Management – Dive into learning the tricks of the trade of scope management and collection of data and information to arrive at the best possible project scope. Learn to maintain the project’s proceedings with the project scope and allow for very minimal deviation.
- Project Time Management – Know everything you need to know about time management and activities management to get your game plan on for your project. This section ends with you knowing everything there is to know about project management and its basics.
What are theprerequisites for Project Management Training?
Project management is said to be the fastest growing industry currently and it’s expected to reach a staggering $6.5 Trillion by the year 2020. With such a great level of emphasis levied on this industry, it makes it the most sought-after industry in this decade. In order to pursue this project management training, which is brought to you by eduCBA, all you require are these elements in your backpack and you can be part of this trillion-dollar industry:
- Keen interest in project management
- Basic computer knowledge
- Passion to learn
With these in hand, we are sure to be helping you gain a lot of momentum on the project management front in your professional career.
Target Audience
With the competition for the job role of a project manager or a project management professional ever on the rise, it’s essential that interested candidates start picking up the pace with their education, and capture knowledge as soon as possible for great employment opportunities and opportunities to make a difference in the way individuals handle and manage projects at different organizations.
For this course, we are aiming at individuals who really want to indulge into the field of project management and who have been in the circle and want to upgrade their level of knowledge. Since this is a basic course, if you’re an experienced project manager or professional, this course will not be suitable for you as the knowledge imparted isn’t advanced. This course is for you, if you are a:
- Project team member
- New project manager
- Associate or assistant manager for projects
- Project engineer
- Software developer
- Specialist executive
- Quality/Business analyst
- Student aspiring to take up project management
- Product manager
- Production manager
- Team leader
FAQs on Project Management Training
- Does this Project Management Training assure success in project management certification exams?
Project management training will get you up and running with the basics of project management and give you all the necessary information and knowledge that you need to become a responsible and successful project manager. Putting this knowledge to the test relies on your commitment and learning aptitude towards the course. We will ensure you get every backing possible to complete your endeavor in success.
- What are the infrastructural requirements that I need to complete this course online?
You will need the following basic system structure:
- OS – Windows XP SP3 or higher versions; Mac OS X 10.6 or higher
- Equipment – Headset with microphone for enhanced clarity
- Internet speed – 512 Kbps or faster (faster is preferable)
- Furniture – A comfortable seat at your home
- What are the certifications that I will receive on successful completion of this online training course?
You will receive a certification for course completion and in the long run, this training can help you get to the prestigious PMP certification awarded by PMI.
- What are the materials that I will be handed over once I enroll for the training course?
You will receive access to 23+ hours of HD videos that will be the source point for you to start off your project management training and knowledge enhancement. We value the aspects of self-learning and self-evaluation and each tutorial is designed keeping these aspects in mind.
Course Testimonials
Alaric Haak
Great arrangement made by the team at eduCBA. Extremely happy with the training course and the lessons learned. I am surely benefiting from these aspects of project management knowledge at my workplace.
Lindsay McGowan
The PM material is spot-on and the explanations are simple to understand and easy to grasp. The examples provided are strong and can help you understand the content and the context of project management better. I am glad I took up this course. Great work, eduCBA!
Pallavi Khanna
This is a great platform for project management aspirants like me to undertake the first steps toward being a project manager. This is my dream job and I can say that the course material is very informative and has helped me convince myself that I will get to the PMP certification. The videos are spot on and the course is great value for money. I am very happy with this experience.
Harshit Joshi
Along with the informative content, the support received for any doubts or misunderstandings is exceptional with educba and is unlike any online training platform I’ve tried. The content is precise and to the point and has value in each and every sentence. Thank you educba for making this a wonderful experience.
Career Benefits of Project Management Training
When it comes to benefiting from this online training, there are far too many benefits to count. Not only will you be receiving A-class knowledge put together by some of the best minds in the industry, but you will be riding on unadulterated success from the practicality of these courses. Coming to you right within your personal space, you will receive simplified and precise content to kick-start your project management career.
Project management is all about the way you put into action all that you’ve learned from various sources. With this online training course, you can manage doing this without resorting to many sources, as eduCBA then becomes your one-stop hub for a qualitative learning experience.
| Where do our learners come from? |
| Professionals from around the world have benefited from eduCBA’s Project Management – Learn All Process Groups & Knowledge Areas Courses. Some of the top places that our learners come from include New York, Dubai, San Francisco, Bay Area, New Jersey, Houston, Seattle, Toronto, London, Berlin, UAE, Chicago, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, India, Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Gurgaon among many. |
