Course Description
This fundamental course is an accessible, hands-on journey through a project from initiation to closing, with a special emphasis on initiation and planning. It is also the first course required for the Certificate in Project Management. Participants work in project teams to practice PM tools while they experience the realistic challenges that are encountered on projects. Real-life stories from a variety of industries are used to illustrate key concepts and best practices, and the instructor encourages course participants to share their experiences. This ensures the discussions are realistic and relevant. The course is fun, fast-paced, interactive, and adapted as required based on the needs of each audience.
Course Outline
- Day 1: Introduction and PM Context
- Day 2: Initiating the Project
- Day 3: Initiating the Project (cont’d)
- Day 4: Planning the Project
- Day 5: Planning the Project (cont.)
- Day 6: Project Closure
What You Will Learn
- Terminology and processes of modern project management
- How to plan and manage a project with special emphasis on initiating and planning
- Practical skills that can be applied immediately to increase the level of success on projects
- Important PM skills that are necessary in today’s environment
Notes
By enrolling in this course, you will be automatically enrolled in the Certificate in Project Management.Recommended For
- Participants on a project team of any size, especially those who have not yet been exposed to the tools, techniques, and terminology of formal project management
- People who are responsible for managing smaller to medium-size projects
- Those who work in any industry who have an interest in learning about project management
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Change Management : Required
- Certificate in Project Management : Required
Procept has a long and rich history delivering professional training in Canada and around the world. Procept delivered the first Project Management Professional (PMP®) preparation class in Canada, created the first formal project management course delivered through a continuing education division at a Canadian university at the Professional Development Centre of University of Toronto's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, and delivered the first course on agile project management offered through a Canadian university. Today, Procept maintains its relationships with higher education, offering classes through one US and five Canadian universities. Procept instructors teach graduate classes in the Master of Engineering programs at several universities as well as post-graduate professional development classes.