Detailed Syllabus

 

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

1.1. Definition and Scope of Project Management

1.2. Project Management Life Cycle

1.3. Project Management Processes and Knowledge Areas

1.4. Project Management Roles and Responsibilities

1.5. Project Management Certifications and Standards

 

Module 2: Project Integration Management

2.1. Project Charter and Stakeholder Analysis

2.2. Project Management Plan and Scope Statement

2.3. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Task Management

2.4. Project Schedule and Resource Allocation

2.5. Project Budgeting and Cost Management

 

Module 3: Project Scope Management

3.1. Project Scope Statement and WBS

3.2. Requirements Gathering and Analysis

3.3. Scope Verification and Control

3.4. Scope Changes and Configuration Management

 

Module 4: Project Time Management

4.1. Project Schedule and Timeline

4.2. Activity Definition and Sequencing

4.3. Estimating and Resource Allocation

4.4. Schedule Development and Control

4.5. Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

 

Module 5: Project Cost Management

5.1. Cost Estimating and Budgeting

5.2. Cost Management Plan and Control

5.3. Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Variance Analysis

5.4. Cost Risk Management and Contingency Planning

 

Module 6: Project Quality Management

6.1. Quality Management Plan and Policy

6.2. Quality Assurance and Control

6.3. Quality Metrics and Benchmarking

6.4. Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned

 

Module 7: Project Resource Management

7.1. Resource Planning and Allocation

7.2. Team Management and Leadership

7.3. Communication Planning and Stakeholder Management

7.4. Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

 

Module 8: Project Communications Management

8.1. Communications Planning and Stakeholder Analysis

8.2. Information Distribution and Reporting

8.3. Performance Reporting and Status Updates

8.4. Conflict Resolution and Issue Management

 

Module 9: Project Risk Management

9.1. Risk Management Planning and Identification

9.2. Risk Analysis and Assessment

9.3. Risk Response Planning and Mitigation

9.4. Risk Monitoring and Control

9.5. Risk Review and Update

 

Module 10: Project Procurement Management

10.1. Procurement Planning and Strategy

10.2. Solicitation and Source Selection

10.3. Contract Administration and Management

10.4. Contract Closure and Evaluation

 

Module 11: Project Stakeholder Management

11.1. Stakeholder Identification and Analysis

11.2. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

11.3. Stakeholder Management and Influence

11.4. Stakeholder Feedback and Issue Resolution

 

Module 12: Project Management Tools and Techniques

12.1. Project Management Software and Tools

12.2. Agile and Scrum Methodologies

12.3. Lean and Six Sigma Principles

12.4. Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Variance Analysis

12.5. Risk Management and Issue Tracking

 

Module 13: Case Studies and Group Projects

13.1. Real-World Case Studies

13.2. Group Projects and Presentations

13.3. Peer Review and Feedback

13.4. Final Project Report and Presentation

 

Module 14: Professional Development and Ethics

14.1. Professional Development and Continuing Education

14.2. Ethics and Professional Standards

14.3. Project Management Certifications and Standards

14.4. Final Exam and Assessment

 

Duration:

 

- Total duration: 120-150 hours

- Classroom instruction: 80-100 hours

- Self-study and assignments: 20-30 hours

- Group projects and presentations: 10-20 hours

- Final exam and assessment: 5 hours