Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define the five key processes of project management (as described in the PMBOK): Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closing.
• Explain the triple constraints of time, cost and requirements that form the ‘Trade-off Triangle’ of project management decision-making.
• Explain how a project kickoff meeting and project scope statement are used to learn what project sponsors expect from the team.
• Complete a risk evaluation and contingency plan and explain the importance of risk management.
• Explain the purpose and importance of several project management tools including work breakdown structure, Gantt charts, responsibility matrix, risk profiles, resource allocation grids, critical path diagrams, and project control reports to sponsors.
• Prioritizing your day, week, and life.
• Managing multiple priorities as we focus on key outcomes.
• Getting more done in less time.
• Explain what effective professionals do to guide a project team’s and focus on time effectiveness and success.