Summary

Summary This module covers the certification process, course material, assessment structure, project management definitions, project life cycles, process groups, and knowledge areas. It then moves…

PPM and SPO

Project Portfolio Management Portfolio management is a crucial aspect of a company’s strategic planning, allowing a governing body to make decisions that control the direction…

Project Management Office

Project Management Office A Project Management Office (PMO) is a professional organisation that assists project managers in managing projects. It can be referred to as…

Strategic Project Management Landscape

Strategic Project Management The first generation of strategic project management emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, with organisations like PMI and IPMA promoting strategic project…

Evolution of a Project Team

Case Study 1 Imagine you are the head of the operations department in a large company. While you were in a board meeting, the CEO…

Behavioural Skills & Organisation Considerations

IPMA Competences The IPMA-published individual competence baseline document emphasises the importance of competence in project management, which includes people, practice, and perspective. The IPMA consists…

Project Management Knowledge Areas

Knowledge Areas The 10 project management knowledge areas, as outlined in the sixth edition of the Project Management Institute body of knowledge, cover topics such…

Project Management Process Groups

Project Management Process Groups The five main project management process groups are initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. Initiating is the starting point for a…

The Project Life Cycle

Stages of a Project Life Cycle The project management stages include initiating, planning, carrying out, and reaching a successful conclusion. The project manager is often…

Project Management Standards and Certifications

Project Management Standards and Certifications The Project Management Institute (PMI) -USA and the International Project Management Association (IPMA) are major professional bodies in project management.…

What Will You Learn in This Module

Learning Objectives Interpret fundamental project management concepts & terms. Know the project management lifecycle. Identify Process Groups and Knowledge Areas. Recognise organisational maturity levels. Differentiate…

What is Project Management?

What is a Project? Let’s start this lesson by asking ‘what is a Project?’ A Project is a temporary endeavour, undertaken to create a unique product,…