Table of Contents
Identifying Project Management Skills
Understanding Organizational Structures
Understanding the Project Environment
Understanding Project Life Cycles and Project Management Processes
Recognizing Professional and Social Responsibility
Chapter 2: Initiating the Project
Understanding the Project Management Knowledge Areas
Performing a Project Assessment
Defining the High-Level Project Scope
Identifying High-Level Risks, Assumptions, and Constraints
Developing the Project Charter
Obtaining Project Charter Approval
Performing Key Shareholder Analysis
Bringing the Processes Together
Chapter 3: Planning the Project
Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
Developing a Cost Management Plan
Developing a Human Resource Plan
Developing a Communications Management Plan
Developing a Procurement Management Plan
Developing a Quality Management Plan
Developing a Change Management Plan
Developing a Risk Management Plan
Obtaining Project Management Plan Approval
Bringing the Processes Together
Chapter 4: Executing the Project
Obtaining and Managing Resources
Executing the Project Management Plan
Implementing the Quality Management Plan
Implementing the Risk Management Plan
Bringing the Processes Together
Chapter 5: Monitoring and Controlling the Project
Managing Changes to the Project Scope, Schedule, and Costs
Ensuring Adherence to Quality Standards
Bringing the Processes Together
Chapter 6: Closing the Project
Obtaining Financial, Legal, and Administrative Closure
Distributing the Final Project Report
Measuring Customer Satisfaction
Bringing the Processes Together