Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques

Overview 

The best projects are alive from the very beginning. Successful project managers understand how to manage the life cycle of these projects, completing them on-time and within budget. This course is designed for new or aspiring project leaders and project team members. It teaches you the powerful tools and techniques for managing the complete project life cycle, from initial project proposal and definition, through project implementation, and finally to project completion.

This course can be taken as part of the Project Management Certificate.

Who Should Enroll 

• Project managers
• Project team members
• Department leaders
• Individuals who aspire to become project management specialists
• Professionals who want to develop skills to deliver projects on target, on time, and on budget

What you will learn 

• Understand the terminology and standards set forth by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Construct a project team.
• Manage your resources.
• Define your project scope and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Map critical paths within the project life cycle.
• Finalize the project plan.
• Tailor tools and techniques to work for you.

Course Details 

The curriculum is compatible with the project management industry standard set by the PMI. The University of Waterloo partners with a project management training provider to offer courses that qualify for project management professional (PMP) Professional Development Units (PDUs) or contact hours. You will receive electronic course notes that parallel the course content and serve as an excellent project management resource tool.