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Superior Project Management (SPM) Expert Encore

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
Superior Project Management introduces participants to the core competencies and processes of project management. Founded on the Project Management Institute's (PMI) framework of five processes, this program uses hands-on, expert-led activities to increase participants' confidence in project management, enabling them to successfully manage projects from start to finish. The learning sequences establish the foundations of project management before focusing on its core processes. This expert-led course also introduces the professional responsibilities of project managers and examines their professional code of conduct.

Target Audience
Superior Project Management is appropriate for any professional interested in pursuing a career in project management. The course introduces concepts, processes, and terminology discussed in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) and provides foundational instruction to learners preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. Project Managers who have had no formal training on the concepts of the PMBOK Guide will also enhance their skills by completing this course.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to this course.

Accreditation
This course qualifies for 35 PDUs, or 35 Contact Hours for candidates pursuing PMP Certification.

Outline
Superior Project Management

Module 1: Project Management and Processes Overview

Lesson 1: Project Management Overview
Lesson 2: Project Roles and Responsibilities
Lesson 3: Processes and Knowledge Areas

Module 2: Initiating

Lesson 1: Project Selection
Lesson 2: Developing the Project Charter

Module 3: Developing a Project Plan

Lesson 1: Project Plan Components
Lesson 2: Project Scope Planning
Lesson 3: The Scope Statement

Module 4: Time and Cost Management Planning

Lesson 1: Time Management Planning
Lesson 2: Scheduling Tools and Processes
Lesson 3: Cost Planning

Module 5: Human Resource and Communication Planning

Lesson 1: Organizational and Resource Planning
Lesson 2: Building a Communications Plan

Module 6: Quality Management Planning

Lesson 1: Developing a Quality Management Plan
Lesson 2: Quality Tools and Techniques

Module 7: Procurement Management Planning

Lesson 1: Procurement Planning Components
Lesson 2: Plan Contracting

Module 8: Risk Planning

Project Management Process Groups and Bodies of Knowledge
Lesson 1: Risk Management Process
Lesson 2: Risk Identification
Lesson 3: Risk Response Planning

Module 9: Executing the Plan

Project Management Process Groups and Bodies of Knowledge
Lesson 1: Project Manager's Execution Responsibilities
Lesson 2: Building and Managing a Team
Lesson 3: Problem Solving
Lesson 4: Quality Assurance
Lesson 5: Communications: Information Distribution
Lesson 6: Request Sellers Responses & Selecting Sellers

Module 10: Monitoring and Controlling the Plan

Lesson 1: Scope Status Verification and Control
Lesson 2: Reviewing Schedule, Cost, and Quality
Lesson 3: Performance Reporting
Lesson 4: Risk Monitoring and Control
Lesson 5: Contract Administration

Module 11: Closing the Project

Lesson 1: Closure Components
Lesson 2: Project Closure Reporting

Expected Duration (hours)
35.0

Lesson Objectives

Superior Project Management (SPM) Expert Encore

Describe the importance of using project management best practices

Understand and apply the five project management processes

Describe the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders

Define and complete best practice techniques for all planning processes

Execute the project according to plan

Identify the steps used to prevent, recognize, and solve project problems

Perform the best practice techniques for monitoring and controlling the project

Identify the activities performed in the closing a project

Course Number:
LLPM0001