What is this course about?

The Introduction to Project Management course covers the introductory concepts of different Project Management methodologies like PMP® certification, Agile and Scrum. Participants will also learn how to create a Project schedule using Microsoft® Project 2013.

Who should do this course?

This is the best introductory course for a professional who aspires to get into project management and know the different types of project management methodologies and processes.

What learning benefits do you get from Simplilearn's training?

Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Agile Certified Professional (ACP)® certifications are the most coveted credentials in project management and are offered by the reputed PMI. The Introduction to Project Management course is the first step toward these bigger credentials. Simplilearn offers online training, classroom training and live classroom training. The Introduction to Project Management course covers the introductory PMP concepts, Agile methodologies, and scheduling tools such as Microsoft® Project 2013.

Simplilearn’s training in PMP® certification offers the following benefits:

• Ensure participants understand the fundamentals of project management and implement standard processes and practices to be successful in their project delivery.
• Enable organizations in providing effective project management delivery which reduces costs, project duration and increases business value using different methodologies.
• Establish the participant's knowledge on all project management concepts, terms, and tools.

What are the career benefits in-store for you?

A person who takes up this course acquires the basic knowledge of project management, different types of methodologies, management jargon, terms and definitions, and understands how to schedule a project plan using Microsoft® Project 2013 tool. This course is a complete bundle of introductory project management learning areas that a PM aspirant looks for.  Regardless of the industry you are from, this course will enable you to move toward taking on project management roles

Course preview

• Lesson 01 - Introduction to Project Management 
  • Introduction to Project Management 
  • Objectives 
  • Project 
  • Project Management 
  • Program Management 
  • Portfolio Management 
  • Relationship between Portfolios Programs, and Projects 
  • Project Management Office
  • Managing the Triple Constraints 
  • Organization Structure 
  • Functional Organization 
  • Projectized Organization 
  • Matrix Organization 
  • Project Lifecycle vs Product Lifecycle 
  • Project Management Process Map 
  • Project Management Process Groups
  • Quiz
  • Summary 
• Lesson 02 - Project Management Techniques - Overview 
• Lesson 03 - Introduction to Agile and Scrum 
• Lesson 04 - Other Agile Methodologies 
• Lesson 05 - Managing Projects Using MS Project 2013