Project Management Process

Project Management Process Overview

Project management is a complex process and involves many aspects such as control systems, methods, structure and variables. It also includes crucial stages such as change control and risk management.

Unfortunately, only very few project managers are adept in all the aspects of project management process. It is therefore essential to be aware of different facets of project management so that the project can be handled effectively and complete it successfully.

Exforsys has made an attempt to help you manage project through the Project Management Process training course provided in this section.

Training Objectives

By the end of this self-paced training, you will be able to:

• Understand the concept behind project management
• Know various aspects of project management process
• Know project control systems
• Know project management methods, structure and variables
• Know project management change control and project risk management

With this training course, one can gain invaluable information about project management process, methods structure and variables, manage risk, project management related software, Gantt chart and to close a project properly.

Target Audience

This resource is basically for project managers who are passionate to excel in their career. Career-oriented individuals will greatly benefit from this Project Management Process training course in both personal as well as professional spheres.

1. Project Manager

   Who is the Project Manager The Project Manager also referred to as a PM for short is an individual who works in the field of project management. Project Managers are often the heads of company or organizational projects and they are responsible for the execution planning and the closing of a given project especially those projects which

2. Project Control Systems

   To develop a deeper understanding of project management it is first important to become familiar with project control systems. Project control could be thought of as an element within a project which is responsible for making sure it is on track as well as on time and within the defined budget. Project control should start early on within

3. Comparison Between SDLC Models

   The SDLC better known as the Software Development Life Cycle is a term which is used to describe the development of software. In many cases when companies and firms work with or develop new hardware they will make the decision to outsource the work and this will play an important role in the implementation of the software. The SDLC

4. Creating Project Cost Estimates

   For most projects the highest costs will be connected to the team members. When you consider this the wisest manner in which cost estimates should be made will be through the creation of a project schedule via a program such as Microsoft Project which has resource management functions that give you the ability to measure the different types

5. Project Management Approach

   A project is best described as an endeavor which is finite one which is carried out so that either a product or service can be created. The reason why a project is described as being finite is because it differs from a process or permanent system in which the goal is to repeatedly create a product for extended periods of time. The management

6. Project Management Structure and Variables

   The Project Management Triangle The most basic structure for project management is called the PM triangle. As with any project that requires a group of humans to reach towards a goal a project must be completed successfully under specific circumstances. While there are many circumstances or constraints that a project may face three of

7. Project Plan Structuring Process

   It is very important for the project manager to take the time to plan the project and this includes the initiation as well as the specification phases. It will also be necessary for project managers to work with the stakeholders not only for the initiation phases for the project but also for the planning and specifications as well. It

8. Project Management Change Control

   Change Control Overview In the world of project management change control is best described as the process which is responsible for the management of change. The standard method which is used for managing the change within a typical PM project is called the Change Control form. When this form is used it will basically be utilized for the

9. Project Risk Management Process

   Whenever an organization embarks on a project there will be a variety of different threats that this project will face. Some of these will come in the form of circumstances which are unforseen and they could cause the cost of time of the project to explode. While project managers and risk owners can take the time to address and alleviate

10. Projects Risk Analysis

    Almost all businesses today involves certain degree of risk. Some of the risks that business owners face on a day-to-day basis includes changing trends customer habits or the appearance of fresh competitors. Evaluate the Risks for Your Project There are a number of things which could occur that are simply outside your control things which

11. Risk Control Within Project Management

    Studies have shown that when project managers take the time to incorporate risk management into their projects the projects tend to become much more successful. As the name suggests risk management involves the control of the various risk factors which are related to a project. It requires you to not only monitor the project but take the

12. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

    No matter how well the PM plans out their project in most situations things will not go exactly as planned. The entire project team must take the time to develop the plan and this task should not simply be left up to the project manager. What this ensures is that the experience of the entire team should always be considered and each person

13. Software for Project Management

    There are a variety of different software programs that are used in the field of project management and they often fall under different categories. For example some of the software which project managers and their teams may use include budget management software scheduling software and resource allocation software. These are just a few

14. Using the Gantt Chart for Project Management

    What is the Gantt Chart The Gantt Chart is basically a bar chart which is used in the field of project management for showcasing the project management schedule. A Gantt chart will generally showcase both the starting date for a project as well as the end date and it will also feature various elements which are connected to the project.

15. How to Close a Project Properly

    Properly closing a given project is very similar to many of the other processes which are commonly associated with project management. The reason I say this is because there are both outputs and inputs which are connected to the closing of the project along with the tools and methods which are used to make sure it is done smoothly. Ending