Course Overview
In today’s competitive business environment, organizations must enhance efficiency and control costs while ensuring projects are effectively selected, prioritized, and delivered. Central to achieving this is Project Management—a structured framework that optimizes project investments, resource allocation, monitoring, evaluation, and ensures successful delivery through all phases of the project life cycle.

Key Features
The Fundamentals of Project Management training covers:

• Understanding what constitutes a project and the principles of Project Management
• The project context and process framework
• Planning, budgeting, and scheduling projects
• Allocating resources effectively
• Delivering projects successfully

Learning Objectives
By participating in this course, attendees will be able to:

• Grasp the Project Management Framework and its components
• Understand the 10 Project Knowledge Areas within the framework
• Recognize the importance of project scoping and strategies to minimize scope creep
• Develop and identify the Critical Path of projects
• Implement resource smoothing and optimization techniques
• Identify project risks and apply strategies to manage them
• Apply project management techniques for small-scale projects
• Manage multiple project variables effectively
• Appreciate the significance of leadership styles and the role of the project manager

Target Audience
This course is ideal for individuals with no formal project management training, building knowledge from first principles. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Project administrative staff
• Professionals supporting project delivery
• Project team members responsible for specific outcomes and deliverables
• Any organization personnel with project responsibilities

Training Methodology
The course emphasizes interactive, practical learning. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises individually and in groups to apply concepts in real scenarios. Pre- and post-course assessments will measure learning outcomes and the effectiveness of the training.

Course Contents

Module 1 – Introduction and Project Framework
Key Topics:

• Terminology and historical context
• The PMI Framework and the 10 Project Knowledge Areas
• Project scoping fundamentals and the Project Charter
• Project planning and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Module 2 – Estimating Time and the Critical Path
Key Topics:

• Time estimation techniques for project activities
• Statistical considerations in planning
• Understanding task dependencies
• Network diagram creation
• Critical Path determination

Module 3 – Resources and Risks
Key Topics:

• Strategies for addressing the Critical Path
• Resource estimation and visualization
• Resource smoothing and trade-off techniques
• Understanding project risks
• Risk management frameworks and control strategies

Module 4 – Multiple Projects, Small Projects, and Communications
Key Topics:

• Techniques for managing small-scale projects
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Communication strategies and their value in project success

Module 5 – Project Management and Leadership
Key Topics:

• Roles of the project management team
• Leadership styles and their impact on project delivery
• Quality management considerations and improvement opportunities
• Summary and course review