OR115 Introduction to Project Management

PRE-REQUISITE

To ensure your success, we recommend you have some working knowledge of your computers operating system.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for people who need an overview of project managemetn principles.  This includes project leaders/managers, application developers, operations staff, technical support staff involved in a software development project.

FORMAT/MATERIALS

This course includes a combination of lecture, demonstration and discussion.  Each participant will receive a course manual which will be a useful reference guide after class. 

CONTENT

Lesson 1: The Project Life Cycle

• What is a Project?
• The Project Management Life Cycle
• The Role of the Project Manage

Lesson 2: Setting Up for Success

• The Meaning of Success
• What Happens in the Initiation Phase?
• Project Definition and Scope
• Putting Together a Statement of Work
• The Project Charter

Lesson 3: The Project Team

• The Teamwork Challenge
• Selecting Team Members
• The Team Charter 

Lesson 4: Risk Management

• Project Risk 

Lesson 5: Project Plans

• The Work Breakdown Structure
• Work Package Sequencing 

Lesson 6: The Project Schedule

• The Scheduling Process
• Time Estimates 

Lesson 7: The Project Budget

• What is a Budget?
• Creating a Preliminary Budget
• Budget and Schedule Balancing

Lesson 8: Project Tracking and Control

• Moving the Project Forward
• Monitoring for Project Progress
• Earned Value Analysis
• Getting Back on Track

Lesson 9: Project Reports

• Communications Overview
• Project Performance Reports
• Project Change Requests

Lesson 10: Project Close-Out

• Elements of Close-out
• Evaluation of People and Projects