PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TECHNIQUES

Introduction to Project Management
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 and Scope Management
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 and Risk Management
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 Monitoring
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 and Stakeholder Management
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