Overview

At the heart of any successful program or initiative is a project manager who employs a variety of proven management strategies and techniques. This course offers a solid foundation of principles, tools, and best practices to help set you apart as a skilled project manager.

Using the internationally recognized Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as a guide, this course allows you to develop and present a real world project plan under the guidance of certified project managers and expert instructors.

Key project management principles include scope management, chartering, work breakdown, scheduling, accountability, communication planning, earned value, risk evaluation, and Critical Path Method (CPM). 

How you will benefit

• Explore and practice critical concepts and strategies for successfully managing a project
• Understand project management based on the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Learn how to apply critical project management tools to improve project planning and implementation
• Learn and demonstrate effective team behavior and the importance of team membership when it comes to successful projects
• Develop and present a basic project plan incorporating key course concepts

Who Should Attend

New or potential project managers with little or no previous training and/or experience in project management and individuals with a project management function.

Competencies Emphasized

• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Tea Building
• Technical Credibility

Additional Information
LEAD Certificate Course: This course qualifies toward an OPM LEAD Certificate! To learn more about OPM’s LEAD Certificate Program, visit www.opm.gov/LEAD, or email LEAD@opm.gov.