The Project Management Basics course is designed for both seasoned Project Management veterans and those new to Project Management. The course was created by Steve Rollins, MBA, PMP, PMOC, and the ALLPMO Network.

You are about to embark upon a journey on how to deliver and/or work project investments in a complex and multiple project environment. The information comes from deeply trenched experiences where hand-to-hand combat was an everyday occurrence in getting people to just simply do their jobs. Our experiences have taught us to never again dismiss the importance of human behavior on business - especially project teams.

Our training message is all about “getting there” with delivery speed and without losing credibility or friends along the way. At the same time you should be increasing your self value and value to the business! All we ask of you in this course is to be “highly engaged” as we share with you best practices and techniques that will make you and your employer successful.

Upon successful completion you will receive an Award letter and a Certificate of Completion.

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Syllabus:

This is an online, open enrollment course and is accessible for 65 days from the date of registration. There are eight sections, each with its own assessment. The assessments help prepare you for the final exam which you can take multiple times. You must achieve an 80% or greater score on the final to pass the course.

Upon completion of this course, the learner will have successfully demonstrated their understanding of the following learning objectives:

• The value of Project Management to you


• Key terms and concepts


• Project Scheduling concepts


• Project Resource Management concepts


• Project Risk Management


• Project Estimating


• How to apply PM Basics to your work


• How to keep your Projects out of the ditch

Week One

Module 01

The Value of Project Management: In this section we will discuss the role of the project manager in ensuring their team members are engaged and that all resources are utilized to deliver the project on time, on budget and within scope. This is the value of project management to an organization.

Module 02

Project Management Basics: This section will touch upon basic project management fundamentals. We will discuss project management groups, team member roles and the project management Areas of Knowledge. You will learn what is required from a methodology perspective as it relates to you operating as the project manager. You begin to gain awareness of the importance of communication, time, cost and risk management.

Week Two

Module 03

Understanding Project Scheduling: This section focuses on Scheduling Management and the techniques of building a project schedule. You want to achieve this in the most effective and efficient manner. Included is the importance of managing time, which affects cost and budget. We also cover activity sequencing, duration estimating, Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT).

Module 04

Project Human Resource Management: This section is interlinked with scheduling and addresses the issue of competing priorities amongst project team members. We may find ourselves acting as the Program Manager, Resource Manager, Project Manager or another member of the Project Team. All are involved with resource management in one way or another. Team members must understand their jobs, deliverables and the schedule. Communication becomes a key player to ensure team members are engaged and know what is expected regarding the Scope of the project, acceleration opportunities and risk avoidance. Lastly this section addresses the Basic human need for recognition, as well as how to deal with conflict and poor behavior.

Week Three

Module 05

Risk Management: This section will address ways to identify, mitigate and manage risk. Understanding what to look for is the first step. Risk management is about internal control management and being proactive. Knowing when resources are challenged and ensuring proper communications. We discuss how to analyze and rank Risk. We finish with Risk Response Strategies.

Module 06

Project Estimating: This section focuses on Estimating and Budgeting as it relates to Scheduling. Performing estimation requires standardization to ensure accuracy of data. We discuss the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). We discuss the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and proper sequencing. These skills are critical in determining deadlines for deliverables.

Week Four

Module 07

Applying Project Management Basics: This section discusses the importance of bringing it all together from a framework perspective and how you apply it to people (your human resources) to get tasks accomplished. This is your value proposition as a project manager. You will learn more about optimization and throughput and the following team behaviors: ask vs. wait, opportunity and threat recognition, education, communication and ownership.

Module 08

Control Management: This final section discusses the internal controls that assist you manage the project. How you use these controls will determine your success. Without control we have greater effort, use wasteful resources and extend time of delivery. These all translate to greater expense for the company. Control is another added value you bring to your organization as a Project Manager.

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This course includes access to the author who is a subject matter expert in regards to Project Management and Program Management. The instructor for this course will be Steve Rollins, MBA, PMP, PMOC.

Mr. Steve Rollins is a globally recognized subject matter expert in Project and Program Management, Project Fraud Management, Portfolio Management, and associated Metrics. Steve is well known and noted for developing and implementing PMO’s and related project delivery best practice processes to achieve best program and project delivery time frames. Steve has led many PM tool deployments from ABT Team Workbench, CA Clarity, eProject, Primavera Teamplay, to Rational Portfolio Manager (RPM). Steve is also a noted author, consultant, key-note speaker, and trainer at many project management community events around the world. Steve is the Chief Project Strategist for ALLPMO Network, Inc.

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Requirements:

Internet connection and minimum of IE7 or equivalent. Email to send and receive messages to the instructor or customer support.

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Student Reviews:

• "So basic and easy to understand. Why can’t all courses be like this?"


• "I have struggled with projects in the past. After taking this course I gained a better understanding of methodologies Steve describes. Well worth the time for anyone involved in Project Management."

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