Full Course on Project Management Essentials

What you’ll learn:
Identifying and applying different project life-cycle models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, PMBOK, Prince2) based on project requirements.
Conducting strategic analysis using tools like SWOT, PESTEL, and Balanced Scorecard to evaluate project alignment with company goals.
Classifying projects into categories such as Paint-by-Numbers, First-Timer, and As-But based on complexity and novelty.
Creating and implementing a WBS to break down projects into manageable tasks, ensuring clarity and efficient resource allocation.
Using a Risk Matrix to prioritize risks and developing a Stakeholder Management Strategy to engage and communicate with key stakeholders.
Evaluating projects using both numeric (e.g., IRR, Payback Period) and non-numeric factors (e.g., sustainability, operating necessity).
Using the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) and RACI chart to define and clarify team roles and responsibilities.
Using tools like Gantt Charts and Earned Value Management (EVM) to track project progress, costs, and timelines.
Ensuring proper project closure through documentation of lessons learned, final deliverables, and task completion.
Performing Post-Project Reviews and applying the Balanced Scorecard to assess strategic, financial, and operational outcomes.
Defining and documenting clear project goals, deliverables, and success criteria to avoid scope creep.
Leading project teams to execute planned tasks efficiently while monitoring adherence to the project schedule.
Managing project resources, ensuring that the right personnel, materials, and tools are available when needed.
Developing detailed project plans that include scope, deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
Identifying and managing project constraints (cost, time, quality) using the Cost-Time-Quality Triangle.

Requirements:
No specific knowledge or skills required. Only passion and curiosity.

Description:
This comprehensive course will equip you with the essential tools and techniques for effective project management. From strategic analysis to ensure project alignment with company goals, to building and implementing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for detailed task management, you’ll gain practical skills that you can apply immediately in any industry or project environment.You will learn how to plan, execute, and monitor projects with confidence, using industry-standard tools like Gantt Charts, Risk Matrices, and RACI charts. We’ll dive deep into risk management, project categorization, and stakeholder engagement to help you overcome common challenges in the project life cycle. You’ll also explore how to balance the core project constraints of time, cost, and quality using the Cost-Time-Quality Triangle, ensuring that your projects meet all key performance objectives without compromise.This course covers the entire project life cycle, from the initial planning and defining of scope to managing resources, budgets, and timelines effectively. You’ll learn how to develop a solid Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that will allow you to organize project tasks, allocate resources, and track progress in a structured and efficient manner. Additionally, you’ll explore project selection models to help prioritize projects based on both numeric and non-numeric factors, such as sustainability and return on investment.Learn how to navigate common roadblocks, manage changes using formal change control processes, and implement leadership techniques that will motivate your team to stay on target.This course is perfect for aspiring project managers, business owners, team leaders, or any professional involved in managing projects who wants to enhance their ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget. By the end, you will have the knowledge to execute projects with confidence, whether you’re working on simple projects or large, complex initiatives.

Who this course is for:
Individuals looking to start a career in project management and gain foundational skills in planning, executing, and managing projects.
Professionals seeking to enhance their project management knowledge and improve their ability to deliver successful projects using structured methodologies and advanced tools.
Individuals running their own businesses who need to manage multiple projects effectively to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of products or services.
College students or recent graduates in business, engineering, management, or related fields looking to gain practical project management knowledge that applies to real-world scenarios.
Managers or team leaders responsible for overseeing project tasks, timelines, and resource allocation who want to improve their management skills.