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Introduction to Project Management Training
Level: Foundation
Rating:
4.73/5 Based on 1106 Reviews
This project management training provides you with the fundamental knowledge and skills to successfully lead a project from beginning to end. Learn to leverage key project management concepts, implement effective project management processes, and develop leadership skills needed for successfully planning, managing, and delivering projects of any size and scope.
View the Project Management Learning Path to determine your learning journey ›
Key Features of this Project Management Training:
- Choose from on-demand and instructor-led blended learning options
- Exclusive LinkedIn group membership for peer and SME community support
You Will Learn How To:
- Lead a project from beginning to end
- Setup a project for success
- Turn a project objective into action steps
- Manage stakeholders
- Prepare a project plan
- Create a project schedule
- Identify and manage risk
- Motivate and lead your project team
- Execute the plan and keep it on track
- Deliver and transition the project solution(s)
- Close out the project and capture lessons learned
Certifications/Credits:
Choose the Project Management Training Solution That Best Fits Your Needs
BLENDED LEARNING
On-Demand & Live Review Session
Unlimited annual access to:
- Interactive video lessons, learning assessments, and games
- Earn PMI PDUs for self-directed learning
- Instructor email support and student discussion board
- Practice exams
- 1-day instructor-led training course
LIVE, INSTRUCTOR-LED
In Class & Live, Online Training
- 3-day instructor-led training course
- Earn 17 PMI PDUs
- Earn 17 NASBA CPEs
- One-on-one after-course instructor coaching included
- Pracitice exams and Learning Tree end-of-course exam included
- Tuition can be paid later by invoice -OR- at the time of checkout by credit card
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Unlimited Access to Everything
Unlimited annual access to:
- 3-day instructor-led training course
- 1-day instructor-led review sessions
- Interactive video lessons, learning assessments, games, and practice exams
- Earn PMI PDUs & NASBA CPEs (live, in-class training only)
- One-on-one after-course instructor coaching
- Learning Tree end-of-course exam included
TRAINING AT YOUR SITE
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- Bring this or any training to your organization
- Full - scale program development
- Delivered when, where, and how you want it
- Blended learning models
- Tailored content
- Expert team coaching
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On-Demand & Live Review Session
Project Management Blended Training Information
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Project Management Blended Training Description
This product offers access to a fully interactive Project Management Fundamentals course. At any time during your annual access to this offering, you may attend one of our 1-day review sessions focused specifically on Project Management Fundamentals (4621).
On-Demand Training Content
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On-Demand Course List
- Module 01: Introduction to PM City
- Module 02: About Project Management Professional and the PMP Exam
- Module 03: Projects and Project Management
- Module 04: Project Environments and Documents
- Module 05: PMI Application Guidance
- Module 06: Role of Project Manager
- Module 07: Project Integration Management
- Module 08: Project Scope Management
- Module 09: Project Schedule Management
- Module 10: Three-Point Estimation for Durations Extended Explanation
- Module 11: Relationship Types Extended Explanation
- Module 12: Critical Path Extended Explanation
- Module 13: Project Cost Management
- Module 14: Earned Value Management
- Module 15: Project Quality Management
- Module 16: Project Risk Management
- Module 17: Project Resource Management
- Module 18: Project Communications Management
- Module 19: Project Procurement Management
- Module 20: Project Stakeholder Management
Project Management Training FAQs
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What background do I need?
No specific experience is required.
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Is the on-demand content the same as the 3-day instructor class?
The content and concepts are very similar but the on-demand class is not a recorded version of the instructor-led class. The content has been re-imagined here to be presented in an digital, self-guided format.
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What will I receive in the self-guided, interactive course?
- 35 hours of content
- A printable student guide
- Interactive video lessons with personalized navigation
- Instructor email support
- A student discussion board where you can engage and chat with other students
- Interactive games
- Interactive learning assessments
- Whiteboard drawings and explanations for deeper concepts
- Practice exams
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How will I access my course materials if I choose this method?
Once payment is received, you will receive an email from Learning Tree with all the links and information you need to get started.
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How can I sign up for a review session?
Once you are enrolled in the program, specific details and dates will be sent to you.
One Day Instructor-Led Review
You'll be able to register for a Training Review Session at any time after you've placed your order.
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In Class & Live, Online Training
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Guaranteed to Run
When you see the "Guaranteed to Run" icon next to a course event, you can rest assured that your course event — date, time, location — will run. Guaranteed.Project Management Instructor-Led Course Information
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Project Manager Training Course Description
This introduction to project management training course includes 17 hours of Instructor-Led Training (ILT) or Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) presented by a real-world project management expert instructor. Through a media-enhanced, simulated case study, you learn project management skills needed to successfully plan, manage and deliver projects using best practices in a 5-step process. At the end of the course, you have access to templates and checklists for use back at the workplace. Key features include:
- Learn practical application of project management best practices
- Instructors provide real-life experiences to provide context to theory
- Leave class with a framework and tools that you can immediately apply to your projects
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Industry Credits & Certification
This project management skills training course offers you the opportunity to earn the following industry credits and certifications:
- Earn 17 PDUs endorsed by Project Management Institute
- 17 NASBA Credits (live, in-class attendance required)
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Project Management Learning Path
This course is part of Learning Tree’s Project Management Learning Path. Chart your course to success today! View Learning Tree’s Project Management Learning Path ›
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Certification Information
- This course is eligible for 15 AXELOS My PRINCE2 CPD points. Learn more now — PRINCE2 CPD Information ›
Project Management Instructor-Led Course Outline
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Introduction to Project Management
Benefits and value of project management|
Communication as the key to project success
Defining a project
Defining projects, programs and portfolio management
The project management process
The phases of project management
Activity: The Way Many Projects Start – Chaos (introduction to project story we will follow) -
Initiating a Project
Defining the initiation phase
Linking strategic value to the project
Business case overview
Other initiating practices
Issue tracking
Assumptions
Defining the objective of a project
Creating the objective statement (the Five “W” questions)
Translating the statement into deliverables
Activity: Building an Objective Statement and Deliverables List
Project Charters and other initiating activities
Strategic considerations- Project management approach (Traditional – Waterfall, Iterative methods, Agile, Hybrid solutions)
- Organizational structure (Sponsor, Project manager, Project team)
- Organizational resistance to change
- Motivating and leading the project team
- Project constraints
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Planning the Project
What a project plan is
- The narrative planning document
- Outline of content
Stakeholders
- Defining stakeholders
- How they contribute to development of project plan
- Stakeholder analysis
- Stakeholder engagement plan
- Stakeholder communication plan
Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Defining the WBS
- How the WBS is developed
- Activity: Build the WBS for Class Project
Creating the Project Schedule
- Identify activities
- Estimate activities
- Do Now Activity: Determine Duration of Project Activities
- Sequencing activities
- Activity: Sequence Project Activities (create network diagram)
- Resourcing the schedule (Identify, Allocate, Optimize)
- Finalize schedule (Determine project duration, Understand Critical Path, Refining the project to meet objectives and constraints)
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Project Risk Management
- Define risk management
- Risk identification
- Analyze probability and impacts
- Risk registers
- Plan risk responses
- Activity: Develop Risk Register for Class Project
- Contingency plans
- Early warning signs
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Baselining the Plan
Getting ready to execute
Change control
- Process defined
- Scaling process to fit project
Project team guidelines
- Status meetings
- Schedule updates
- Issue and risk tracking and reporting
Other considerations
- Quality management plan
- Project procurement plan
Getting approval to execute plan
Activity: Team Review of Completed Project Plan
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Executing plan
Defining executing/monitoring and controlling processes
The management processes
How to monitor and control key plan elements
Project status reports
Analyzing data against baseline to determine progress
Taking corrective action to meet project constraints
Activity: Review Project Status Report and Schedule -
Project Closure
Determining if project is ready to close
Transfer of project deliverable(s) to operational control
Determining if project objectives and business value have been attained
Conducting lessons-learned review
Appropriate celebrations
Building project management capabilities in organizations
Activity: Course Review and Communication of Learnings
Project Management Training FAQs
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What does a project manager do?
Project managers facilitate the execution of a project, from planning and development, managing teams and stakeholders, and managing time, scope, and budget. The project manager is responsible for the success (or failure) of the project, and success in project management is dependent on having a solid foundation in project management principles and practices.
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What is a project manager certification that I could earn as a new project manager?
A good foundational certification for those just starting out in the project management field is PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification. Learning Tree offers training on a variety of popular project management certifications.
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What are project management skills that can help a new project manager the most?
This course introduces best-practice techniques and a project management skill set that can immediately improve your project management performance back on the job. The project manager skills needed to implement project management processes, develop leadership skills, and respond effectively to real-world project management scenarios are covered in this course.
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What is a project manager salary?
The salary of a project manager can vary based on many factors, including location and experience level. Earning a project management certification can increase salary ranges. The current average salary for a project manager in the United States is over $80,000 per year.
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How do I receive my PMI PDU credits?
Follow the directions on our PMI PDU page for instructions on how to submit for PDU credit.
Unlimited Access to Everything
Project Management Unlimited Access Bundle Information
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Project Management Unlimited Access Training Bundle Description
This product offers access to a fully interactive Project Management Fundamentals course. At any time during your annual access to this offering, you may attend one of our 1-day review sessions focused specifically on Project Management Fundamentals (4621). Enrolling in this bundle also grants you access to any of our multi-day Introduction to Project Management (296) course events.
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Industry Credits & Certification
This project management skills training course offers you the opportunity to earn the following industry credits and certifications:
- 17 PDUs endorsed by Project Management Institute
- Earn PMI PDUs for self-directed learning
- 17 NASBA Credits (live, in-class attendance required)
Time Zone Legend:
Note: This course runs for 3 Days
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Sep 11 - 13 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT New York / Online (AnyWare)
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Sep 25 - 27 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT Alexandria, VA / Online (AnyWare)
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Oct 16 - 18 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PDT San Francisco / Online (AnyWare)
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Nov 20 - 22 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST Rockville, MD / Online (AnyWare)
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Dec 4 - 6 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM MST Denver / Online (AnyWare)
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Jan 8 - 10 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST Ottawa / Online (AnyWare)
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Jan 15 - 17 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST Austin / Online (AnyWare)
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Jan 22 - 24 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST Seattle / Online (AnyWare)
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Feb 5 - 7 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST Toronto / Online (AnyWare)
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Feb 19 - 21 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST Herndon, VA / Online (AnyWare)
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Mar 4 - 6 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM MST Denver / Online (AnyWare)
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Mar 18 - 20 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT New York / Online (AnyWare)
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Apr 1 - 3 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT Alexandria, VA / Online (AnyWare)
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Apr 8 - 10 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CDT Austin / Online (AnyWare)
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Apr 15 - 17 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PDT San Francisco / Online (AnyWare)
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May 13 - 15 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT Rockville, MD / Online (AnyWare)
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Jun 3 - 5 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM MDT Denver / Online (AnyWare)
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Jun 24 - 26 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CDT Austin / Online (AnyWare)
Guaranteed to Run
When you see the "Guaranteed to Run" icon next to a course event, you can rest assured that your course event — date, time, location — will run. Guaranteed.On-Demand Training Outline
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On-Demand Course List
- Module 01: Introduction to PM City
- Module 02: About Project Management Professional and the PMP Exam
- Module 03: Projects and Project Management
- Module 04: Project Environments and Documents
- Module 05: PMI Application Guidance
- Module 06: Role of Project Manager
- Module 07: Project Integration Management
- Module 08: Project Scope Management
- Module 09: Project Schedule Management
- Module 10: Three-Point Estimation for Durations Extended Explanation
- Module 11: Relationship Types Extended Explanation
- Module 12: Critical Path Extended Explanation
- Module 13: Project Cost Management
- Module 14: Earned Value Management
- Module 15: Project Quality Management
- Module 16: Project Risk Management
- Module 17: Project Resource Management
- Module 18: Project Communications Management
- Module 19: Project Procurement Management
- Module 20: Project Stakeholder Management
Project Management Training FAQs
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What background do I need?
No specific experience is required.
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Is the on-demand content the same as the 3-day instructor class?
The content and concepts are very similar but the on-demand class is not a recorded version of the instructor-led class. The content has been re-imagined here to be presented in an digital, self-guided format.
-
What will I receive in the self-guided, interactive course?
- 35 hours of content
- A printable student guide
- Interactive video lessons with personalized navigation
- Instructor email support
- A student discussion board where you can engage and chat with other students
- Interactive games
- Interactive learning assessments
- Whiteboard drawings and explanations for deeper concepts
- Practice exams
-
How will I access my course materials if I choose this method?
Once payment is received, you will receive an email from Learning Tree with all the links and information you need to get started.
-
How can I sign up for a review session or in Instructor-led version of the course?
Once you are enrolled in the program, specific details and dates will be sent to you.
One Day Instructor-Led Review
You'll be able to register for a Training Review Session at any time after you've placed your order.
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Oct 15
(1 Day)
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT Online (AnyWare) -
Dec 19
(1 Day)
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST Online (AnyWare) -
Jan 30
(1 Day)
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST Online (AnyWare) -
Apr 27
(1 Day)
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT Online (AnyWare) -
Jun 15
(1 Day)
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT Online (AnyWare) -
Aug 18
(1 Day)
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT Online (AnyWare)
Team Training
Project Management Training Reviews
Lauren H. - Document Control Specialist, Acceleron Pharma, Inc.
“Very informative. Answered most of the questions I came in with. The complexity level was excellent - giving an introduction to the basics without belaboring them, allowing us to move to more advanced topics.”
Anthony B. - Louisville Gas & Electric
“The course was overall great. I had no background in Project management but now I have the tools needed to guide me through a project effectively.”
Simone M. - Specialist, Orange & Rockland Utilities
“Great teaching style! Teacher made the course fun and interactive. Well done.”
Sara B. - US Geological Survey
“The course was so on point. I learned a lot! I have not attended a Learning Tree course in many years but I can still see that you all still focus on having great instructors which allow your students to learn about real life work experiences that can be applied back in the workplace.”
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