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Essentials of Project Management for the Non-Project Manager

Learn and apply basic elements of project management to your job to support project success.

To work together effectively on any project, everyone on the team needs to use a common language and have a clear understanding of all expectations. This unique project manager training seminar is designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of project management who serve on project management teams, those who simply want to know more about PM or those who are making the transition to project management. In just two days, you’ll develop an understanding of essential terminology and apply basic PM tools and techniques to increase your effectiveness both on the team and in your own functional area.

Seminar Number: 06548

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Who Should Attend

Those who are involved in projects but do not manage them, such as subject matter experts, team members, project sponsors, contributors, facilitators and coordinators.

  •   In-Person2 Day(s)
    1.2 CEU, 12 CLP, 14 CPE, 12 PDCs, 12 PHR, 12 SPHR
  •   Live Online2 Day(s)
    1.2 CEU, 12 CLP, 14 CPE, 12 PDCs, 12 PHR, 12 SPHR
 
 

To work together effectively on any project, everyone on the team needs to use a common language and have a clear understanding of all expectations. This unique project manager training seminar is designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of project management who serve on project management teams, those who simply want to know more about PM or those who are making the transition to project management. In just two days, you’ll develop an understanding of essential terminology and apply basic PM tools and techniques to increase your effectiveness both on the team and in your own functional area.

  • Know the purpose and process of project management
  • Understand the roles, responsibilities and needs of project team members
  • Identify and apply critical project management tools
  • Identify stakeholders, their relationships to each other and how these relationships affect projects
  • Recognize stakeholder issues within the organization
  • Identify and apply critical communication tools and protocols
  • Key project management terms
  • Five groups of the project management process
  • Estimating project activity accurately
  • Identifying and aligning the project stakeholders
  • Evaluating the project charter
  • Validating project requirements against the SMART Tool
  • Understanding and creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Getting Your Hands Around Project Management

  • Distinguish Between a Project and Operations
  • Recognize the Factors That Contribute to Project Success or Failure
  • Identify the Framework for Project Management

Getting It Off the Ground

  • Recognize the Value of Knowing Why/How a Project Is Important to the Organization and to You
  • Explain the Elements of a Charter and Its Relevance to Initiating a Project
  • Identify Stakeholders and Their Roles on a Project

Planning the Work

  • Apply Techniques to Define the Work to Be Done
  • Identify an Apply Techniques to Estimate Needed Resources, Cost, and Hours for the Project
  • Apply Techniques to Schedule the Project
  • Identify Roles and Responsibilities for the Project
  • Plan for Potential Risks to the Project

Working the Plan

  • Build an Effective Status Report
  • Recognize the Types and Purposes of Meetings
  • Identify Action Items and Issues
  • Recognize the Importance of Managing Change

Putting It to Bed

  • Contribute to the Lessons Learned Database
  • Identify the Project Records and Files That Must Be Archived for Historical Purposes
  • Describe a Project Closure Checklist
  • Compare Closing Out Successful Versus Unsuccessful or Canceled Projects

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE

  • Enable People Who Are Not Project Managers to Apply Basic Methodologies of Project Management, Allowing Them to Be More Effective Project Team Members

LESSON ONE

Getting Your Hands Around Project Management

  • Distinguish Between Projects and Operations
  • Recognize the Factors That Contribute to Project Success or Failure
  • Identify the Framework for Project Management

Getting It Off the Ground

  • Recognize Why and How a Project Is Important
  • Explain the Elements of a Charter and a Charter’s Relevance to Initiating a Project
  • Identify Stakeholders, and Explain Their Roles on a Project

LESSON TWO

Planning the Work

  • Apply Techniques to Apply the Work to Be Done
  • Identify and Apply Techniques to Estimate Needed Resources, Cost, and Hours for the Project
  • Apply Techniques to Schedule a Project
  • Identify Roles and Responsibilities for the Project
  • Plan for Potential Risks to the Project

LESSON THREE

Planning the Work (cont’d)

  • Apply Techniques to Apply the Work to Be Done
  • Identify and Apply Techniques to Estimate Needed Resources, Cost, and Hours for the Project
  • Apply Techniques to Schedule a Project
  • Identify Roles and Responsibilities for the Project
  • Plan for Potential Risks to the Project

Working the Plan

  • Build an Effective Status Report
  • Identify the Types and Purposes of Meetings
  • Identify Action Items and Issues
  • Recognize the Importance of Managing Change

LESSON FOUR

Working the Plan (cont’d)

  • Build an Effective Status Report
  • Identify the Types and Purposes of Meetings
  • Identify Action Items and Issues
  • Recognize the Importance of Managing Change

Putting It to Bed

  • Contribute to a Lessons Learned Database
  • Identify Project Records and Files That Must Be Archived for Historical Purposes
  • Describe a Project Closure Checklist
  • Compare Closing Out Successful vs. Unsuccessful or Canceled Projects

Download Extended Seminar Outline PDF

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5

521 reviews

 
It was particularly helpful to learn the foundational basics/ theory of project management. The course materials and group activities helped me apply the curriculum to real-life situations.
5
JESSICA H.
 
HR COORDINATOR
 
Industry: Membership Organization
Excellent class - well paced through early lessons - a lot of concepts in last 2 lessons which could have benefitted from being spread out a little more.
5
Joanne M.
 
Quality Audit Manager
 
Industry: Insurance
Class was informative and covered the full breadth of the experience overseeing a project in an engaging and accessible way.
5
Kyle D.
 
Finance Assistant
 
Industry: Organizations
Extremely knowledgeable and upbeat instructor. Plenty of techniques taught. I can't wait until I apply them throughout my day-to-day work!
5
Brian S.
 
Purchasing Specialist
 
Industry: Energy, Utilities & Waste
Very informative. I have learnt some very helpful techniques/approaches that I'm going to use on daily basis.
5
Maria Y.
 
Clinical Research Associate II
 
Industry: Manufacturing

American Management Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

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Recommended CPE Credit: 14 hours/Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation:  Online pre-and post-assessment
Delivery Method: Group Live/Group Internet-based
Field of Study:  Technical – Management Services

In-Person Schedule

7 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule

6 Sessions Available

  • $2,695.00 Non Members
  • $2,445.00 AMA Members
  • $2,212.00 GSA
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It was particularly helpful to learn the foundational basics/ theory of project management. The course materials and group activities helped me apply the curriculum to real-life situations.
5
JESSICA H.
 
HR COORDINATOR
 
Industry: Membership Organization
Excellent class - well paced through early lessons - a lot of concepts in last 2 lessons which could have benefitted from being spread out a little more.
5
Joanne M.
 
Quality Audit Manager
 
Industry: Insurance
Class was informative and covered the full breadth of the experience overseeing a project in an engaging and accessible way.
5
Kyle D.
 
Finance Assistant
 
Industry: Organizations
Extremely knowledgeable and upbeat instructor. Plenty of techniques taught. I can't wait until I apply them throughout my day-to-day work!
5
Brian S.
 
Purchasing Specialist
 
Industry: Energy, Utilities & Waste
Very informative. I have learnt some very helpful techniques/approaches that I'm going to use on daily basis.
5
Maria Y.
 
Clinical Research Associate II
 
Industry: Manufacturing
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