Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an introduction to project management, the project management framework, and project initiation.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Comprehend how the 39 project management processes andthe five project management process groups map to the nine project management knowledge areas
Identify the differences between functional, matrix, and projectized organizations
Understand the importance of project initiation
Identify the two general types of project-selection methods

Topics: 
Project management basics
The impact of project management on other forms of management
General management skills
The relationship between project lifecycle and project management processes
The importance of project initiation
The timing and importance of the project manager assignment

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.