Professional project manager, basic level, module I

The basic level course consists of 2 modules and is based on the Project Success Vector and PM² Methodology. It gives you a broad view of current project management tools and methods. It is intended for people who already have some background knowledge and experience of project management. 1st module is described in the 'Program' section and modules can also be taken separately. Exercises, groupworks and discussions are used to deepen the understanding of course items.

Prerequisites: basic experience or training such as 'Get started in PM' is recommended

Program

1st module

Project Success Vector and characteristics

• Project Success Vector
• project characteristics
• problem-value chain
• project management challenges
• project building blocks (PM² Methodology)
• mindsets (PM² Mindsets)

Project organization (governance)

• project organization and responsibilities (PM² Governance)
• building the project team
• project roles and responsibility assignment matrix

Project initiation

• project approach
• roles, processes and outputs (PM² Methodology)
• group development stages
• S.M.A.R.T. criteria
• metrics and success criteria
• product breakdown structure (PBS)
• requirements definition and idea creation
• stakeholder identification and classification
• cost and schedule estimates
• project charter
• phase closure

Support materials:

• ‘Before starting’ and ‘Definition’ phases and related project checklist and project charter templates in the Project manager’s guide for registered users
• PM² Methodology materials, see PM² Publications

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