PM101.KZ1 ISBN-Nummer: 979-8-90059-169-8
Project Management Foundations
Master essential project management skills with our comprehensive Project Management Foundations training course, designed for rapid career advancement and certification.
What you will be able to do
- Strategic Planning: Mastery of business case development, project charter creation, and aligning project goals with organizational objectives to ensure long-term value.
- Methodological Versatility: Expert ability to tailor predictive, agile, and hybrid project management approaches to specific organizational constraints and project requirements.
- Resource and Risk Management: Proficiency in budget development, procurement, and qualitative risk analysis to maintain project health and mitigate potential failure points.
- Leadership and Communication: Advanced skills in conflict management, stakeholder engagement, and facilitating cross-cultural, virtual teams to drive project success.
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01 / About
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This Project Management Foundations training course provides a rigorous, no-nonsense path to mastering project delivery. You will navigate 17 comprehensive chapters covering everything from business case development to agile methodologies and risk mitigation. With 152 flashcards and 152 key terms, this is the best Project Management Foundations online course for those who value technical depth over fluff. We focus on real-world constraints, teaching you how to balance scope, budget, and quality under pressure. Whether you are a beginner or a professional seeking to formalize your experience, this interactive learning path ensures you gain the practical expertise required to lead complex projects effectively and confidently.
02 / Lektionen & Labore
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Unterrichtsplan
17 Interaktive Lektionen · 123 topics01 Preface +
02 Exploring Projects, Project Management, and Career Pathways 7 topics +
- Understanding Projects and Project Management
- Projects, Products, Programs, and Portfolios
- Project Value and Success
- Project Roles and Organizational Context
- Projects Across Business Disciplines
- Project Management Careers
- Summary
03 Developing the Project Management Mindset and Workplace Skills 7 topics +
- Project Thinking and Systems Thinking
- Professional Communication
- Collaboration and Accountability
- Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
- Decision-Making and Critical Thinking
- Ethics, Inclusion, and Professional Responsibility
- Summary
04 Project Lifecycles, Governance, and Delivery Approaches 7 topics +
- The Project Lifecycle
- Project Constraints and Success Factors
- Predictive Project Management
- Agile and Adaptive Project Management
- Hybrid Approaches and Tailoring
- Governance and Project Management Offices
- Summary
05 Identifying Opportunities, Building Business Cases, and Defining Goals 7 topics +
- Identifying Problems, Needs, and Opportunities
- Strategic Alignment and Value
- Business Cases and Feasibility
- Project Goals and Objectives
- Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
- Project Selection and Proposal Development
- Summary
06 Creating Project Charters and Establishing Project Foundations 7 topics +
- Purpose and Authority of the Project Charter
- High-Level Scope and Requirements
- Assumptions, Constraints, and Initial Risks
- Milestones, Resources, and Success Criteria
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Governance
- Charter Review and Approval
- Summary
07 Business Analysis, Requirements, Scope, and Deliverables 9 topics +
- Business Analysis in Projects
- Requirements Elicitation
- Requirements Classification and Quality
- User Stories, Use Cases, and Acceptance Criteria
- Product Scope and Project Scope
- Requirements Traceability and Prioritization
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Scope Creep and Requirements Change
- Summary
08 Creating Schedules, Timelines, and Project Plans 8 topics +
- Activity Definition
- Activity Sequencing and Dependencies
- Effort and Duration Estimation
- Network Diagrams and Critical Path
- Float and Network Calculations
- Gantt Charts, Milestones, and Baselines
- Schedule Optimization and Control
- Summary
09 Managing Resources, Costs, Procurement, Quality, and Sustainability 8 topics +
- Resource Planning
- Cost Concepts and Estimation
- Budget Development
- Procurement and Vendor Selection
- Contracts and Global Procurement
- Quality Planning
- Sustainability and Responsible Resource Use
- Summary
10 Managing Risks, Issues, and Project Problems 8 topics +
- Risk and Uncertainty
- Risk Identification
- Qualitative Risk Analysis
- Risk Response Planning
- Contingency Planning and Reserves
- Risks, Issues, Assumptions, and Dependencies
- Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
- Summary
11 Building Teams, Leadership, and Collaboration 7 topics +
- Team Roles and Responsibility
- Team Development and Motivation
- Conflict Management and Negotiation
- Facilitation and Collaborative Leadership
- Inclusive, Cross-Cultural, and Virtual Teams
- Team Performance
- Summary
12 Project Communication, Documentation, and Stakeholder Engagement 8 topics +
- Communication Planning
- Communication Methods and Channels
- Meetings and Decision Records
- Status Reporting and Escalation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Documentation and Information Control
- Project Presentations
- Summary
13 Agile Project Management, Digital Tools, and Artificial Intelligence 10 topics +
- Agile Values and Adaptive Thinking
- Scrum Foundation
- Kanban and Workflow Management
- Backlogs, Prioritization, and Iteration Planning
- Agile Estimation and Metrics
- Hybrid Project Delivery
- Digital Project-Management Tools
- Artificial Intelligence in Project Management
- AI Transparency and Academic Integrity
- Summary
14 Monitoring Progress, Quality, and Performance 6 topics +
- Project Baselines and Status Information
- Schedule and Cost Performance
- Earned Value Fundamentals
- Quality Control and Deliverable Verification
- Risk and Issue Monitoring
- Summary
15 Managing and Controlling Project Changes 4 topics +
- Integrated Change Control
- Change Implementation and Corrective Action
- Integrated Performance Review
- Summary
16 Closing Projects, Realizing Benefits, and Preparing for Careers 8 topics +
- Deliverable Verification and Acceptance
- Transition and Knowledge Transfer
- Administrative and Procurement Closure
- Lessons Learned and Final Evaluation
- Benefits Realization
- Professional Project Portfolio
- Career and Certification Preparation
- Summary
17 Capstone Project—Managing a Real-World Business Project 12 topics +
- Capstone Opportunity and Approval
- Capstone Initiation
- Capstone Scope and Requirements
- Capstone Schedule, Budget, and Resources
- Capstone Supporting Plans
- Capstone Stage-Gate Review
- Capstone Execution and Team Management
- Capstone Monitoring and Change Control
- Responsible AI Use in the Capstone
- Capstone Closing
- Capstone Presentation and Portfolio Defense
- Summary
03 / FAQS
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How does this course compare to PMP certification?+
This course focuses on foundational principles and practical application, whereas PMP is a specific professional certification. This is an ideal prerequisite for PMP.
Can I complete this training in 4 weeks?+
Yes, the structured 17-chapter format is designed for intensive study, allowing dedicated students to complete the curriculum and capstone project within four weeks.
Does this course cover Agile and Scrum?+
Absolutely. We dedicate specific modules to Agile values, Scrum foundations, Kanban workflows, and how to integrate these into traditional project environments.
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