Initiating and Planning Projects

6 hours to complete
Flexible Schedule

Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP

What You’ll Learn

Identify project stakeholders

Define the role and responsibilities of the project manager

Summarize the key elements of a project plan

Anticipate common sources of conflict within a project environment

Skills You’ll Gain

Project Scoping Project Documentation Organizational Structure Project Management Life Cycle Stakeholder Management Conflict Management Project Coordination Influencing Project Planning Project Management

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Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects

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There are 6 modules in this course

Get started in this module by reviewing the course overview and participating in the course survey.

In this module, we will identify the key characteristics of a project, identify primary project constraints, define the role and responsibilities of the project manager, and identify Project Organizational Structures.

In this module, we will understand the definition of a project stakeholder, identify who they are, identify their information needs, and define responsibility for managing stakeholders and controlling their engagement.

In this module, we will define the purpose of using a project charter, summarize the key elements of a project plan, and discuss the scope statement and the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

In this module, we will describe the difference between authority and influence and identify common sources of conflict within a project environment.

Wrap up this course by meeting our industry expert panelists, taking the final exam, and participating in our post course survey.