Print this page Project Management Guidebook_Part 1 – Practical Concepts
Jurandir Primo, PE
Course Outline
This five-hour online course is only an introduction of many practical concepts utilized in Project Management, but even as a level course, therefore, covers the fundamental theory, tailored for beginners, students, engineers, technicians, land surveyors, architects, contractors or anyone who would like to become a project leader or manage their projects more efficiently.
This course includes
a multiple choice quiz at the end,
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the concepts and parameters used in project management;
- Understand the concepts and parameters used in planning and management application methods;
- Understand the concepts and parameters used in industrial production, quality systems and specialized life cycle methods;
- Understand the common terms usually used for management technologies;
- Know the meaning and application of phases, communication plans and transferring information;
- Be able to learn and recognize the importance of project management in our society, due its huge use in engineering and industrial production;
- Know the basic comprehension of the terms generally used by certified and qualified personnel in project management;
- Be able to learn the concepts used in Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and to increase the recognition of Project Management as a career field;
- Recognize project characteristics, life cycle, team members, planning checklist, project constraints, management triangle and phases of a project;
- Know the minimum concepts of management knowledge areas, stakeholders, deliverables, control charts, Gannt diagrams and project schedulling; and
- Understand how to apply the project stages, origination, initiation, planning, execution and control and closeout.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for everyone, women or men, begginers, students, technicians, land surveyors, architects, engineers, contractors and professionals interested or working with project management or manage projects more effectively.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be able to understand, specify and apply high level management in short or large projects since he (she) is a qualified professional or looking for qualification.
Course Introduction
To become a good project manager, one needs to understand all aspects of project management, which involve many knowledge areas: project integration, production systems, planning, scope, time, cost, quality, communications plans, risk and procurement. The student will understand the terms, concepts and the basic principles used in Project Management.
Course Content
In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:
Project Management Guidebook_Part 1 – Practical Concepts
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Course Summary
Project Management Guidebook_Part 1 – Practical Concepts can be used to give the main guidelines to choose the correct application under the PMBOK or other mandatory requirements, or production activities. Project management defines the project selecting methods, quality control, managing scope, cost and planning schedule. Project management skills are very important for licensed professionals such as engineers, land surveyors and architects because they deal with projects on a daily basis.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
www.pmisp.com.br
www.projectmanagement.com
https://en.wikipedia.com
Max's Project Management Wisdom
TenStep Project Management Process
Project Management Tips - Guidance for Real Life Situations
Essential Resources for Successful Projects...
Management-class.co.uk
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
