PROJECT MANAGEMENT BASICS

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 The PMBOK Guide1.2 What is a Project?1.3 What is Project Management?1.4 Areas of Expertise Necessary

for Project Management?1.5 Project Management Context

1.1 The PMBOK Guide

The PMBOK® Guide identifies the subset of project management knowledge that is generally recognized as good practice.

It provides a foundational reference for anyone interested in the profession of project management.

1.2 What is a Project?

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

Projects and operations differ primarily in that operations are ongoing and repetitive, while projects are temporary and unique. Projects are often utilized as a means of achieving an organization’s strategic plan.

1.3 What is Project Management?

Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements.

1.4 Areas of Expertise Necessary for Project Management

Effective project management requires that the project management team understand and use knowledge and skills from several five areas

1.5 Project Management Context

Project management exists in a broader context that includes program management, portfolio management and the project management office.

Frequently, there is a hierarchy of strategic plan, portfolio, program, project and subproject.

CHAPTER 2 – PROJECT LIFE CYCLE & ORGANIZATION

2.1 The Project Life Cycle2.2 Project Stakeholders2.3 Organizational Influences

2.1 The Project Life Cycle

2.1.1 Characteristics of the Project Life Cycle

2.1.2 Characteristics of Project Phases

2.1.3 Project Life Cycle and Product Life Cycle Relationships

2.2 Stakeholders

Project stakeholders are individuals and organizations that are actively involved in the project, or whose interests may be affected as a result of project execution or project completion.

Stakeholder expectations must be managed carefully due to different or conflicting objectives.

2.3 Organizational Influences

2.3.1 Organizational Systems2.3.2 Organizational Cultures and

Styles2.3.3 Organizational Structure2.3.4 The Role of the PMO in

Organizational Structures2.3.5 Project Management System

CHAPTER 3 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESSES

3.1 Project Management Processes3.2 Project Management Process

Groups 3.2.1 Initiating Process Group 3.2.2 Planning Process Group 3.2.3 Executing Process Group 3.2.4 Monitoring and Controlling

Process Group 3.2.5 Closing Process Group

3.2.1 Initiating Process Group

3.2.1.1 Develop Project Charter3.2.1.2 Develop Preliminary Scope

Statement

3.2.2 Planning Process Group

3.2.2.1 Develop Project Management Plan

3.2.2.2 Scope Planning3.2.2.3 Scope Definition3.2.2.4 Create Work Breakdown

Structure (WBS)3.2.2.5 Activity Definition3.2.2.6 Activity Sequencing

3.2.2 Planning Process Group (continued)

3.2.2.7 Activity Resource Estimating

3.2.2.8 Activity Duration Estimating

3.2.2.9 Schedule Development3.2.2.10 Cost Estimating3.2.2.11 Cost Budgeting3.2.2.12 Quality Planning3.2.2.13 Human Resource Planning

3.2.2 Planning Process Group (continued)

3.2.2.14 Communications Planning3.2.2.15 Risk Management

Planning3.2.2.16 Risk Identification3.2.2.17 Qualitative Risk Analysis3.2.2.18 Quantitative Risk Analysis3.2.2.19 Risk Response Planning3.2.2.20 Plan Purchases and

Acquisitions3.2.2.21 Plan Contracting

3.2.3 Executing Process Group

3.2.3.1 Direct and Manage Project Execution

3.2.3.2 Perform Quality Assurance3.2.3.3 Acquire Project Team3.2.3.4 Develop Project team3.2.3.5 Information Distribution3.2.3.6 Request Seller Responses3.2.3.7 Select Sellers

3.2.4 Monitoring and Controlling Process Group

3.2.4.1 Monitor and Control Project Work

3.2.4.2 Integrated Change Control3.2.4.3 Scope verification3.2.4.4 Scope Control3.2.4.5 Schedule Control3.2.4.6 Cost Control

3.2.4 Monitoring and Controlling Process Group (continued)

3.2.4.7 Perform Quality Control3.2.4.8 Manage Project Team3.2.4.9 Performance Reporting3.2.4.10 Manage Stakeholders3.2.4.11 Risk Monitoring and

Control3.2.4.12 Contract Administration

3.2.5 Closing Process Group

3.2.5.1 Close Project3.2.5.2 Contract Closure

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