Project Management Short Course
Project Management Short Course
Week 1: Project Management Fundamentals
1. Introduction to Project Management
– Definition and importance of project management
– Project life cycle and phases
– Roles and responsibilities of project managers
2. Project Initiation
– Project charter and scope statement
– Stakeholder identification and analysis
– Project feasibility and viability
3. Project Planning
– Work breakdown structure (WBS)
– Project schedule and timeline
– Resource allocation and budgeting
Week 2: Project Execution and Monitoring
1. Project Execution
– Project kick-off and team management
– Task assignment and tracking
– Communication and stakeholder management
2. Project Monitoring and Control
– Earned value management (EVM)
– Project performance metrics and KPIs
– Risk management and issue resolution
3. Project Quality Management
– Quality planning and assurance
– Quality control and testing
– Continuous improvement
Week 3: Project Closure and Advanced Topics
1. Project Closure
– Project completion and handover
– Lessons learned and post-project review
– Project evaluation and audit
2. Advanced Project Management Topics
– Agile project management
– Project risk management
– Project procurement and contract management
3. Case Studies and Group Project
– Real-life project management scenarios
– Group project: apply project management concepts to a case study