PROJECT MANAGEMENT BASICS

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT BASICS
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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 The PMBOK Guide
• 1.2 What is a Project?
• 1.3 What is Project Management?
• 1.4 Areas of Expertise Necessary for Project
  Management?
• 1.5 Project Management Context

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1.1 The PMBOK Guide

• The PMBOK Guide identifies the subset of project
  management knowledge that is generally recognized
  as good practice.
• It provides a foundational reference for anyone
  interested in the profession of project
  management.

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1.2 What is a Project?

• A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to
  create a unique product, service, or result.
• Projects and operations differ primarily in that
  operations are ongoing and repetitive, while
  projects are temporary and unique. Projects are
  often utilized as a means of achieving an
  organizations strategic plan.

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1.3 What is Project Management?

• Project management is the application of
  knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to
  project activities to meet project requirements.

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1.4 Areas of Expertise Necessary for Project
Management

• Effective project management requires that the
  project management team understand and use
  knowledge and skills from several five areas

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1.5 Project Management Context

• Project management exists in a broader context
  that includes program management, portfolio
  management and the project management office.
• Frequently, there is a hierarchy of strategic
  plan, portfolio, program, project and subproject.
  

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CHAPTER 2 PROJECT LIFE CYCLE ORGANIZATION

• 2.1 The Project Life Cycle
• 2.2 Project Stakeholders
• 2.3 Organizational Influences

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2.1 The Project Life Cycle

• 2.1.1 Characteristics of the Project Life Cycle
• 2.1.2 Characteristics of Project Phases
• 2.1.3 Project Life Cycle and Product Life Cycle
  Relationships

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2.2 Stakeholders

• Project stakeholders are individuals and
  organizations that are actively involved in the
  project, or whose interests may be affected as a
  result of project execution or project
  completion.
• Stakeholder expectations must be managed
  carefully due to different or conflicting
  objectives.

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2.3 Organizational Influences

• 2.3.1 Organizational Systems
• 2.3.2 Organizational Cultures and Styles
• 2.3.3 Organizational Structure
• 2.3.4 The Role of the PMO in Organizational
  Structures
• 2.3.5 Project Management System

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CHAPTER 3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESSES

• 3.1 Project Management Processes
• 3.2 Project Management Process Groups
• 3.2.1 Initiating Process Group
• 3.2.2 Planning Process Group
• 3.2.3 Executing Process Group
• 3.2.4 Monitoring and Controlling Process Group
• 3.2.5 Closing Process Group

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3.2.1 Initiating Process Group

• 3.2.1.1 Develop Project Charter
• 3.2.1.2 Develop Preliminary Scope Statement

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3.2.2 Planning Process Group

• 3.2.2.1 Develop Project Management Plan
• 3.2.2.2 Scope Planning
• 3.2.2.3 Scope Definition
• 3.2.2.4 Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• 3.2.2.5 Activity Definition
• 3.2.2.6 Activity Sequencing

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3.2.2 Planning Process Group (continued)

• 3.2.2.7 Activity Resource Estimating
• 3.2.2.8 Activity Duration Estimating
• 3.2.2.9 Schedule Development
• 3.2.2.10 Cost Estimating
• 3.2.2.11 Cost Budgeting
• 3.2.2.12 Quality Planning
• 3.2.2.13 Human Resource Planning

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3.2.2 Planning Process Group (continued)

• 3.2.2.14 Communications Planning
• 3.2.2.15 Risk Management Planning
• 3.2.2.16 Risk Identification
• 3.2.2.17 Qualitative Risk Analysis
• 3.2.2.18 Quantitative Risk Analysis
• 3.2.2.19 Risk Response Planning
• 3.2.2.20 Plan Purchases and Acquisitions
• 3.2.2.21 Plan Contracting

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3.2.3 Executing Process Group

• 3.2.3.1 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 3.2.3.2 Perform Quality Assurance
• 3.2.3.3 Acquire Project Team
• 3.2.3.4 Develop Project team
• 3.2.3.5 Information Distribution
• 3.2.3.6 Request Seller Responses
• 3.2.3.7 Select Sellers

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3.2.4 Monitoring and Controlling Process Group

• 3.2.4.1 Monitor and Control Project Work
• 3.2.4.2 Integrated Change Control
• 3.2.4.3 Scope verification
• 3.2.4.4 Scope Control
• 3.2.4.5 Schedule Control
• 3.2.4.6 Cost Control

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3.2.4 Monitoring and Controlling Process Group
(continued)

• 3.2.4.7 Perform Quality Control
• 3.2.4.8 Manage Project Team
• 3.2.4.9 Performance Reporting
• 3.2.4.10 Manage Stakeholders
• 3.2.4.11 Risk Monitoring and Control
• 3.2.4.12 Contract Administration

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3.2.5 Closing Process Group

• 3.2.5.1 Close Project
• 3.2.5.2 Contract Closure

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