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

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Credits

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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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

10 Sessions Available

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