Project Management Fundamentals

Trainer

Sona Matinyan

Participants

Date

December 2023

Client

Ministry of Finance of RA

Description

This courses provides a comprehensive overview of the project management process- from initiation to execution. Running a project requires skill sets, knowledge, tools, and techniques in order to create an environment that leads to success.

The course will provide the skills to implement project management within the organization, and gives you a better understanding of project management principles. The vision for this course is to equip visitors with tools, situational guidelines, and an understanding of the project management best practices and available techniques and approaches to enable better results.

1. Introduction to Project Management

1.1 What is Project Management?
– Definition and importance
1.2 Key Terms
– Project lifecycle, stakeholders, constraints

2. Project Lifecycle Phases

2.1 Phases Overview
– Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing

3. Core Knowledge Areas

3.1 Scope Management
– Defining and controlling scope
3.2 Time Management
– Scheduling and milestones
3.3 Cost Management
– Budgeting and cost control
3.4 Quality Management
– Ensuring and managing quality
3.5 Risk Management
– Identifying and mitigating risks

4. Project Management Methodologies

4.1 Waterfall vs. Agile
– Key differences and applications
4.2 Hybrid Approaches
– Combining methodologies

5. Tools and Techniques

5.1 Project Management Software
– Overview of common tools
5.2 Essential Documentation
– Project charter, plans, reports

6. Practical Application

6.1 Case Studies
– Analysis of real-life projects
6.2 Group Exercise
– Develop a basic project plan

7. Conclusion and Next Steps

7.1 Summary
– Recap of key concepts
7.2 Q&A Session
– Addressing participant questions