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Introduction to Project Management:

Introduction to Project Management © 2003 Global Knowledge Training LLC All rights reserved. 5/26/2011 Page 1 © 2006 Global Knowledge Training LLC All rights reserved.

Section 1: Project Management Framework:

Section 1: Project Management Framework Project Management Institute Project Management Terminology What Is a Project? Introduction to Project Management

Section Objectives:

Section Objectives Describe the PMIs project framework, including the five process groups, life cycles, and the nine knowledge areas Explain the PMBOK’s definition of a project Explain the basic terminology used in project management Knowledge Guide 1-2 After completing this section, you will be able to:

The Project Management Institute:

The Project Management Institute Largest PM professional organization PMBOK (A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge) Certification PMP (Project Management Professional) CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) 1-3

Five Process Groups:

Five Process Groups 1-4 Monitoring and Controlling Processes Planning processes Executing processes Initiating processes Closing processes Project inputs

Lifecycles:

Lifecycles 1-5 Product/service Project Project management

Nine Knowledge Areas:

Nine Knowledge Areas Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Time Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Human Resources Management Project Communication Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management 1-6 Nine knowledge areas encompass the 44 fundamental project management processes:

Terminology:

Terminology Project Program Operations Process Phase Task or activity Milestone Deliverable WBS Work Package Sponsor Stakeholder Resource Customer 1-9

What Is a Project?:

What Is a Project? A unique, non-routine endeavor requiring an investment decision that has defined and agreed upon objectives and a start and end date 1-10

Exercise 1: Project Management Terminology:

Exercise 1: Project Management Terminology See WB: Project Management Framework