Essentials of Project Management for the Non-Project Manager

Course ID

PMNPM-EL

Continuous Learning Points (CLPs)

16

Course Length

2 Days

Modality

In-Person 

Virtual

Rating

Testimonial

Coming Soon

Description

This two-day, elective course is designed for non-project management personnel who work on projects with project managers. This course focuses on the key elements of project management and how this role engages with other roles in the organization. Through this course, participants will see the larger picture of how they work with and contribute to the overall strategy and outcomes of a project. Key to this understanding is effective communication and expectation management.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the basic concepts of the Federal acquisition process and the key planning documentation used by program managers
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of project managers across the project lifecycle and who they interact with at each stage
• Analyze the role of the project manager in developing and managing requirements and how this impacts other key personnel
• Justify program/project management decisions as part of problem solving exercises
• Learn how to establish and communicate project goals
• Interpret information in case studies, real-world scenarios, and project summaries for practical action
• Learn how to build strong teams among varying personality
types

Pre-Requisites

None