Project Management Basics 2-Days Training in Rochester, MN

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate

Language: English

Duration: 2 Days

Credits: 16

Refreshments: Snacks, Beverages and Lunch included in a classroom session

Course Delivery: Classroom

Course Overview:

With this course, you will gain a basic understanding of Project Management based on the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® – 5th Edition. The course covers information on project management theory, principles, techniques, and methods.

During the course, exercises are made based on a case study. The case study may be one of three predefined case studies or a customized case study from the participant's organization (see below: customization).

Target Audience:

Managers, project team members or non-project managers working in a project environment who want to improve their effectiveness. Entry level for PM practitioners.

Learning Objectives:

Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:

• The basics of Project Management and be able to contribute to projects based upon the knowledge related to the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® – 5th Edition.

Benefits of Taking This Course:

The course will enable them to operate efficiently in a project environment, participants will be able to contribute to successful projects and how to manage them.

Prerequisites:

None

Course Materials:

Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

Examination:

There is no exam for this course.

Technical Requirements:

For eBooks:

Internet for downloading the eBook

Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)

Adobe DRM-supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)

eBook download and activation instructions

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