Project Management Skills for Non-Project Managers

Course Description:
Although you are not formally employed as a project manager, you may occasionally be called on to lead a small- to medium-sized project for your company. In this course, you will strategically plan a project so that you can achieve the desired results on time and on budget. You will identify its requirements and the resources you have to work with, monitor the project’s progress, and mitigate the related obstacles so that you can lead a team in bringing the project to a successful completion. This course will give you the basics on the project management process and the tools needed to manage small- to medium-size projects.

Course length: One day

Course Content
Lesson 1: Planning the Project
Topic 1A: Define the Project Requirements
Topic 1B: Create Your Project Plan

Lesson 2: Implementing the Project Plan
Topic 2A: Execute the Project Plan
Topic 2B: Monitor the Progress of the Project
Topic 2C: Negotiate for Success
Topic 2D: Evaluate the Process