What will you learn in this Module?

Learning Objectives Introduction to Lean & Agile Lean Principles Agile Mindset SCRUM Agile vs Traditional Project Management Module Instructor Risto Gladden FHEA, PMP, PgMP, MBCS…

What will you learn in this module?

Learning Objectives Explain why projects are inherently ‘risky’. Manage project risks following a defined process. Identify and analyse project risk. Plan, implement and monitor risk…

Preparing for the Exam

Examination Structure The exam has two parts. The first part has multiple-choice questions, and the second part requires written answers. The exam is taken on…

Let’s Review

Programme Review Welcome to the programme review module. Presented below is a compilation of topics covered within this module: Let’s Review Preparing for the Exam…

Summary

Summary This module explores the fundamentals of Lean and Agile approaches in project management, focusing on their complementary nature, Agile mindset, Scrum Framework, and comparisons…

Agile VS Traditional Project Management

Agile VS Traditional Project Management The choice between traditional (waterfall) and Agile development methodologies is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the success of…

The Scrum Framework

The Scrum Framework The information provided highlights the significance of Scrum as the most widely used Agile methodology. Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps…

Lean Principles

Lean Principles Lean management aims to enhance efficiency and create value for customers. Originating from Toyota in the 1940s, Lean gained international recognition in the…

Introduction to Lean & Agile Project Management

Introduction to Lean & Agile Lean manufacturing, originating from Toyota’s production process in the 1940s, aimed to reduce defects, eliminate waste, increase productivity, and promote…

Summary

Summary This module covered the pre-project phases and explored how tailoring applies to various aspects, including people, processes, lifecycle, and tools. The needs assessment, business…

Closing the Project

Closing the Project The closing phase of a project is a critical process to ensure that all project activities are complete and the project objectives…

Performing Integrated Change Control

Performing Integrated Change Control Performing Integrated Change Control is a critical process that ensures only approved changes are implemented in the project. It involves documenting…

Monitoring and Controlling the Project Work

Monitoring and Controlling Project Work The Monitor and Control, Project Work process involves comparing the actual progress of the project to the planned activities. Project…

Managing Project Knowledge

Managing Project Knowledge Managing project knowledge involves utilising existing knowledge, creating new knowledge, and applying it to achieve project objectives. This process contributes to the…

Directing and Managing Project Work

Project Execution and Control During the project execution phase, the project team actively performs the project work, manages resources, and monitors progress against the baselines…

Developing a Project Management Plan

Developing a Project Management Plan The project management plan is a comprehensive document that serves as the basis for all project activities, guiding the project…

Developing a Project Charter

Developing a Project Charter The project charter is a comprehensive document that consolidates all vital information related to a project. Developing a project charter involves…

Introduction to the Integration

Project Integration Management Integration in project management involves having a top-down view of all project elements, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, risks, procurement,…

Why Tailoring?

Tailoring Tailoring in project management involves adapting the project management approach, governance, and processes to suit a project’s specific environment and needs. It aims to…

What will you learn in this module?

Learning Objectives Apply the concepts and processes of project tailoring. Identify Methods and Artifacts for the integration management processes. Develop project charter. Develop project management…

Summary

Summary We have come to the conclusion of this module. By now, you should be able to: Explain why projects are inherently ‘risky’. Manage project…

The Risk Register

The Risk Register A risk register is a crucial document used in risk management that lists identified risk events and their corresponding planned responses. It…

Monitoring Risk

Monitoring Risks Risk management is not a one-time activity; it continues throughout the project lifecycle. Project managers must continually monitor project risks to ensure appropriate…

Responding to Risk

https://vimeo.com/858132779?share=copy After identifying and analysing risks, the next step is to plan what to do about them. This involves taking measures to reduce the risks’…

Analysing Risks

https://vimeo.com/858132733?share=copy In risk management, it’s crucial to analyse risks to determine which ones are most important and warrant attention and mitigation. Probability and impact are…

Identifying Risks

https://vimeo.com/858132672?share=copy The first step in the risk management process is to identify risks. Risks can emerge at any project stage, so allocating time and space…

Planning Risk Management

Risk Management Proactively managing risks through a well-defined risk management process offers several advantages:  Identifying Potential Problems: By considering risks, the project team can anticipate…

Why Risk Management?

Why Risk Management Risk in the context of project management refers to uncertain events that could positively or negatively affect project outcomes. Managing risk involves…

Summary

Summary Complete the module by reviewing the course schedule, procurement landscape, contracts, terminology, management planning, procurement, conducting procurements, controlling procurements, Assignment 2, practising quiz, and…

Procurement and the Project Manager

Procurement and the Project Manager Managing contracts as a project manager involves various responsibilities and considerations, including handling interpersonal relationships, understanding cross-cultural differences, and complying…

Procurement Administration

Procurement Administration Procurement administration is a crucial process that ensures the buyer and the seller fulfil their contractual obligations. It involves controlling and managing the…

Conducting Procurement

Procurement Terminology Conducting procurement can be divided into methods and artifacts.  Methods include project management plans, procurement documents, seller proposals, expert judgments, advertisements, etc.  Artifacts…

Planning Procurement Management

Planning Procurement Management In the plan procurement process, key inputs include Project Charter, business documents, project management plan, scope documents, and quality management plan. Assessing…

Procurement Terminology

Procurement Terminology A contract is an agreement between two or more parties that creates a legally binding obligation to do or not to do a…

Contract Pricing

Contract Types  Fixed Price  Cost Reimbursable and   Time and Materials  Firm Fixed Price Contracts (FFP) are commonly used in procurement. In FFP contracts, the price…

Steps in Procurement

Steps in Procurement In the procurement process, contracting is a crucial step, and it is essential to seek advice from contract law specialists to understand…

Contract Types

Contract Types Procurement contracts negotiate agreements on contract type and price, balancing risk for both the buyer and the seller while providing incentives for efficient…

Outsourcing

Outsourcing Outsourcing, also known as SMART sourcing, encompasses the full scale of resource management, ranging from full insourcing to full outsourcing.  Full insourcing involves internal…

Procurement in Context

Procurement in Context Procurement contracts negotiate agreements on contract type and price, balancing risk for both the buyer and the seller while providing incentives for…

What is Procurement?

What is Procurement The concept of the “landscape” in procurement management refers to the level of effort and activities required for each procurement process group…

What will you learn in this module?

Learning Objectives Definition of Procurement Importance of Procurement to Project Managers Strategies for Project Managers to support procurement processes and practices Difference between Procurement and…

Summary

Summary Ideally, you should be confident in identifying communication management methods, planning, managing, and monitoring projects, leading kickoff meetings, emphasizing ethics, and preparing for negotiation…

Key Concepts

Summary of Covered Topics Communication in Project Management: Communication is the process of exchanging information and ideas successfully, ensuring that the transmitted meaning matches the…

Negotiations

Negotiation Negotiation is a communication process that involves two or more parties aiming to reach an agreement. Critical elements of negotiation include communication, multiple parties,…

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Ethics and Professional Responsibility Ethics are moral principles that guide behaviour and decision-making, while integrity refers to honesty and adherence to strong moral principles. Professional…

Reporting

Reporting Project reporting communicates progress, status, and updates to stakeholders, project teams, and project boards.  Reporting provides peace of mind to stakeholders by demonstrating progress,…

The Kick-off Meeting

Project Kickoff Meeting The project kickoff meeting is critical for setting the tone and establishing a solid foundation for the project. It is aimed at…

Planning Communications Management

https://vimeo.com/842419650 This section focuses on different dimensions of project communication management, including stakeholder types, communication boundaries, project communication activities, and communication management plans. Here’s a…

What makes successful Communications?

https://vimeo.com/842416688 This section covers key concepts related to project communication and communication styles. The Importance of Effective Communication The cartoon illustrates the challenge of effective…

What will you learn in this module?

Learning Objectives Identify methods and artifacts of communications management processes. Plan, manage and monitor project communications management. Prepare and lead project kick-off meeting. Explain the…

Key Terms and Emerging Trends

https://vimeo.com/842148533 This section covers key terms and emerging trends in project management, focusing on various motivational theories, emotional intelligence, self-organising teams, and agile project management.  …

Controlling Resources

https://vimeo.com/842145081 Controlling resources, managing conflicts, and practical problem-solving are crucial aspects of successful project management.   Controlling Resources Controlling resources involves various methods, including data analysis,…

Managing a Team

Managing a Team Managing the project team is a critical aspect of project execution, requiring effective interpersonal skills and the use of project management software. …

Developing a Team

Developing a Team The key to successful team development is fostering motivated collaboration toward shared goals. Methods include colocation or virtual setups, utilising tech, interpersonal…

Acquiring Resources

Acquiring Resources Resource acquisition and team building are essential aspects of project management, involving decision-making, negotiation, and effective use of resources. This study note provides…

Estimating Activities

Estimating Project Costs Estimating project costs is a critical aspect of project management, involving various methods and tools to determine the financial resources required. This…

Planning Resource Management

Planning Resource Management Planning resource management is a crucial process in project management, involving several factors and methodologies to determine the necessary resources for a…

What is Resource Management?

https://vimeo.com/841875819 This section covers key concepts related to project resource management and change management. This study notes aim to provide a concise summary of the…

What will you learn in this module?

Learning Objectives Identify methods and artifacts of resource management processes. Plan project resources management. Estimate project activity resources. Acquire resources for project activities. Develop and…

Summary

Summary With the successful completion of this module, you have acquired the following abilities:  Recognition of the fundamental principles in stakeholder management.  Utilization of various…

The Influence of Organisation Structures

The Influence of Organisational Structures Projects often interact with various business functions, cutting across different organisational areas. The organisation’s structure ensures that separate entities work…

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder engagement systematically identifies analyses, plans, and implements actions to influence stakeholders. It involves understanding what stakeholders want, when they want it, how…

Identifying Stakeholders

Identifying Stakeholders Identifying stakeholders is a crucial first step in stakeholder management. Stakeholders may have different levels of power, interest, or influence, and allocating time…

Stakeholder Management Principles and Significance

Addressing Differences of Interest Stakeholder management emphasises acknowledging and managing differences of interest within an organisation. Management often favours sameness, but stakeholder management brings diversity…

What is a Stakeholder?

What is a Stakeholder? Stakeholder management in project management is rooted in broader management principles. Project management draws from management and engineering principles but primarily…

What will you learn in this module?

Learning Objectives Recognise the underlying principles in stakeholder management. Use different methods to identify, classify and prioritise stakeholders. Work with stakeholders to engage them, build…

Summary

Summary A quality project quality management plan involves identifying key elements such as customer acceptance, project outcome, objectives, validation criteria, and demonstration of approval. It…

Controlling Quality

Control Quality Control is the process of monitoring and recording results of executing quality activities to assess performance and ensure projects are complete, correct, and…

Managing Quality

Manage Quality Managing quality translates a quality management plan into executable activities incorporating the organisation’s quality policies into the project. Key benefits include increasing the…

Planning Quality Management

Plan Quality Management Quality management is crucial in a project, as it involves identifying requirements and standards for the project and its deliverables. The ISO…

Problem Solving Techniques

Problem Solving Techniques Problem-solving techniques, such as brainstorming and Cause and Effect diagrams, involve systematic data collection, data presentation diagrams, Pareto analysis, and the generation…

What is Quality?

What is Quality? Let’s start this lesson by asking ‘what is Quality?’ The PMBOK’s third principle emphasises maintaining a focus on quality, producing deliverables that…

What will you learn in this module?

Learning Objectives Discuss quality concepts as they apply to projects. Describe methods used in project quality management. Develop a project quality plan. Build quality into…

Summary

Summary In this module, our focus has been on Project Cost Management & Investment Appraisal. Throughout the duration of the course, we have successfully accomplished…

Cost Benefit Analysis

Cost Benefit Analysis In this section, you delved into cost-benefit analysis, a vital process for evaluating the financial viability of projects and investments. Here’s a…

Investment Appraisal

What is Leadership? Let’s start this lesson by asking ‘what is leadership?’ Leadership is simply the ability to influence other people, with or without authority.…

Earned Value Management

Earned Value Management In this section, you engaged in an Earned Value Management (EVM) exercise and explored additional examples of EVM. Here’s a summary of…

Controlling Costs

Controlling Costs Cost control involves collecting actual costs and comparing them to project budgets to minimise costs and identify areas of overspending. It aims to…

Determining the Project Budget

Determining the Project Budget Building a budget involves estimating costs, aggregating direct and indirect costs, considering contingency, and creating a cost baseline. Expert judgment and…

Estimating Costs

Estimating Costs Accurate project cost estimation is crucial for successful project management. It ensures the development of reliable schedules and budgets. Poor estimates can lead…

Planning Cost Management

Planning Cost Management Planning cost management involves recognising the tasks and efforts required for cost estimation and creating a plan to facilitate the estimation process.…

Cost v Schedule Management

Cost v Schedule Management Project cost management encompasses the processes of estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs throughout a project’s lifecycle. The primary goal is to…

Summary

Summary We have come to the conclusion of this module. Let’s review the learning objectives that were introduced at the beginning of this module. Throughout…

Schedule Examples

How to Develop a Project Schedule The video above discusses and explains how to develop a schedule using the Critical Path Method, Gantt Chart, Resource…

Controlling a Schedule

Schedule Control During the project’s execution phase, work performance must be measured and aligned with the plan. Regular updates and data examination are essential, particularly…

Developing a Project Schedule

Methods and Artifacts Creating plans for scope, budget, or schedule requires recognizing their dynamic nature and the possibility of change. Taking a snapshot of the…

Estimate Activity Durations

Methods and Artifacts Artifacts: Duration Estimates: Provide insights into task and project completion time, based on different estimation methods and uncertainty ranges. Updates to Documents…

Sequencing Project Activities

Methods and Artifacts With all the activities now defined, the subsequent step is to sequence them in a logical order. Sequencing activities involves using various…

Defining Project Activities

Defining Project Activities The objective of Defining Project Activities is to thoroughly examine and specify the necessary level of detail required for identifying project tasks.…

Planning Schedule Management

Plan Schedule Management Planning Schedule Management involves the creation and implementation of policies, procedures, and documentation necessary to effectively plan, develop, manage, execute, and control…

Introduction

https://vimeo.com/840778693 This topic provides an overview of the process of schedule management within a project. It emphasizes the importance of team involvement, effective communication, and…

What will you learn in this module?

https://vimeo.com/840775260 In this module, we will explore the important aspects of project schedule management. The instructor, Andrew Bell is well experienced project manager at automotive…

Summary

Introduction and Learning Objectives The module on project scope management emphasises several key points essential for effective project planning and execution. The primary learning objectives…

Controlling Scope

Control Scope Control Scope is the final step in building a project scope. It involves monitoring project status and managing changes to the scope. The…

Validating Scope

Validating Scope The fifth step in Project Scope Management is “Validating Scope.” It involves inspecting the scope model built during the planning stage to obtain…

Creating a Work Breakdown Structure

Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) The fourth step in Project Scope Management is “Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).” The WBS is a method…

Defining the Project Scope

Define Scope The third step in Project Scope Management is “Define Scope,” the data and information collected during the “Collect Requirements” stage are used to…

Collecting Project Requirements

Collecting Project Requirements This process involves determining and documenting stakeholder requirements to achieve the project’s goals. The project’s success heavily depends on how well the…

Planning Scope Management

Planning Scope Management Plan Scope Management is the first step of the six logical steps in achieving effective Project Scope Management. It involves recognising the…

Product Scope v Project Scope

What is Leadership? Let’s start this lesson by asking ‘what is leadership?’ Leadership is simply the ability to influence other people, with or without authority.…