Project Management and Techniques

Introduction to project management
● Definition and characteristics of projects
● Importance of project management Project life cycle
● Phases and key deliverables
● Roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders Project initiation and planning
● Project charter and its components
● Stakeholder identification and analysis

Project planning processes
● Work breakdown structure (WBS)
● Activity sequencing and network diagrams Estimation techniques
● Time and cost estimation
● Resource allocation and leveling Scope management
● Defining project scope and requirements
● Change control and scope creep

Project scheduling techniques
● Critical Path Method (CPM)
● Gantt charts and milestone tracking Resource management and allocation
● Resource levelling and optimization
● Resource histogram and utilization analysis Introduction to risk management
● Risk identification, assessment, and prioritization
● Risk response planning and mitigation strategies

Project execution and team management
● Project communication and coordination
● Leadership and team development Project monitoring and control
● Performance measurement and variance analysis
● Change control and project documentation Quality management in projects
● Quality planning and assurance
● Quality control and continuous improvement

Project closure activities
● Project handover and transition
● Lessons learned and project evaluation Stakeholder management
● Identifying and analyzing stakeholders
● Stakeholder engagement and communication Project management best practices and emerging trends
● Agile project management
● Project management software and tools