Project Management PMP Exam Full Foundation 2020 (To take before exam practice)
Created by Hans Weemaes, Last Updated 18-Sep-2020, Language:English
Project Management PMP Exam Full Foundation 2020 (To take before exam practice)
Based on the the book "Project Management - A Quick Reference Guide"
Created by Hans Weemaes, Last Updated 18-Sep-2020, Language:English
What Will I Get ?
- Improved project management skills
- A full understanding of Project Management terminology and concepts
- Get a head start in passing the PMP exam, as all of this is based on the latest PMBOK.
- Receive the ebook “Project Management - A Quick Guide” currently on sale for Amazon.
Requirements
- An interest in Project Management
Description
You’ve been asked to manage project. You appreciate the vote of confidence, and are determined to do good job. At the same time, you have heard that as many as 60 percent of projects are unsuccessful. Where do you begin? How do I organize the work? How do create a schedule and budget? How do I keep the team members excited – when they have so many different pressures on them.
This course is set up for you to get quickly up to speed with project management terminology, and give you the confidence to manage your projects more effectively. This course helps you avoid common mistakes. But I can’t make you perfect!
In 60 different topics we will cover all the fundamentals of project management. We start from the basics, and cover the people involved, the initiation stage, the planning stage, the execution phase and the closing phase.
Each of the topics is explained in a 1 to 2 minute session. Covering the project management fundamentals (Basics, Initiation, planning, Execution, Closing. No-nonsense and straight to the point. Together there is over 2 hours of content and quizzes.
It will give you the full foundational understanding of project management. This will help you to become a better project manager, as well as studying more effectively for the PMP Exam.
Course Content
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The Basics
9 Lectures 00:17:39-
Introduction
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Why Good Project Management is important
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What is a Project?
Preview00:01:42 -
Three Characteristics of a Project
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Project, Programs & Portfolio's
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The Type of Organisation you work for
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The Project Management Office (PMO)
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The Four Project Phases
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Different Ways of Organizing the Project
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The People Involved
9 Lectures 00:13:35-
The Project Sponsor
Preview00:01:52 -
The Project Manager
Preview00:01:39 -
The Project Team Leader
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The Project Team Members
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The Project Steering Committee
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The Project Stakeholders
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Recruit a new Project Team
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Work with an Existing Team
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Steps for building an effective team
00:01:40
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Initiating the Project
5 Lectures 00:09:13-
Uncover the Root of the Problem
Preview00:01:46 -
Define the Project Objectives
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Coming up with potential solutions
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Competing Demands
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The Project Charter
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Plan the Project
19 Lectures 00:29:07-
In a Rush to get started
Preview00:01:31 -
Get the priorities right from the start
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Use the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
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Tips for getting your WBS right
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Beware of Scope Creep
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Beware of Gold Plating
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Estimate Time
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Create a Draft Schedule
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Gantt Charts
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PERT Charts
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The Critical Path
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Float
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Select the Right Scheduling Tool
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Tips for Scheduling a Project
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Optimize your schedule
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Fast Tracking and Crashing
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Identify Cost Categories
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Determine whether the Project Should Proceed
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Build in Contingency Funds
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Start the Project and Keep it on Track
13 Lectures 00:20:17-
Hold a Kick-off Meeting
Preview00:01:26 -
Meetings, why they are needed!
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Tips to make most of your meetings
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Communicate with Stakeholders
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Monitor the Project's Budget
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Analyze and Investigate Variance
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Conduct Quality Checks
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Track Milestones
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Build a Monitoring / Control System
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Managing Risks
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Conduct a Risk Audit
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Take Actions to Avoid Risks
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Develop Contingency Plans
00:01:27
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The Closing Phase
5 Lectures 00:06:13-
Closing The Project
Preview00:01:28 -
Performance Evaluation
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Documentation
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Lessons Learned
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Celebrating
00:00:38
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Bonus Material
1 Lectures-
PDF version of the book "Project Management - A quick guide"
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