Get
a solid understanding of project management methods with this
comprehensive introductory course. Gain practical experience in proven
project management techniques and discover a wealth of valuable,
flexible tools that you can use immediately to ensure the success of
any project in any type of organization. Managing Projects gives you
the foundation, techniques and tools to manage each stage of the
project life cycle, work within organizational and cost constraints,
set goals tied directly to stakeholder needs, get the most from your
project management team, and utilize state-of-the-art project
management tools to get the work done on time and within budget.
Covering
the entire project life cycle, this course is built around best
practices currently used in today's fast-paced business environment.
The latest insights from the Project Management Institute's A Guide to
the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), which
incorporates information critical to project success, are also
highlighted.
You'll
learn project management skills through case studies, hands-on
exercises and practical experiences that can immediately be applied to
your job. This approach yields a comprehensive project management
experience, including the early stages of defining project
requirements, developing work breakdown structures, project change
control and closeout.
As
the ESI Project Management Professional Development Program's flagship
course, Managing Projectsopens the door to more efficient project
implementation. The program's other courses provide opportunities for
you to build on the knowledge you gain during this course to enhance
your project management capabilities.
As
part of your course materials, you'll receive a copy of Dictionary of
Project Management Terms, third edition, by J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP.
The course materials also include comprehensive reference material
specific to each unit of the course.
Reminder: Participants taking this course should not take Managing IT Projects.