Acing Project Management

Ultimate 8h Project Manager course

WHY THIS COURSE?

"It's simply amazing", "Must take course" "Amazing, above expectations. "

This course is a summary of 20+ years experience as a Project Manager, and includes all you need to get you started on your journey as a Project Manager or simply to understand and gain an edge on this process that is now omnipresent at work.

- The course includes more than 30 Documents you to download

- This course includes templates to get you started.

- This course will provide you with 2 certificates: One from Udemy and completion and a personalized one on request.

WHY THIS COURSE?

"It's simply amazing", "Must take course" "Amazing, above expectations. "

- The course includes more than 30 Documents you to download

- This course includes templates to get you started.

- This course will provide you with 2 certificates: One from Udemy and completion and a personalized one on request.

- This course covers all areas required to master Project Management, including advanced concepts.

- The instructor is always available for clarification, questions, or comments.

- The instructor updates this course regularly to add more concepts, additional information, tips and tutorials are available online (Youtube).

If you ever wanted to understand the behind the scenes of project Management, become a project manager or bring your project management skills to the next level.

Then this course is for you.

"This course is a Must-Have. It explains in a perfect way all the phases and how-tos, with a lot of supporting material. Perfect"

"Well presented, well explained, a complete package course. " "Brilliantly put together. " "Great course, very knowledgeable instructor, great insider tips. "

Who this course is for:

· Anyone interested in Project Management

· People interested in becoming a Project Manager

· Project Managers who want to up their game.

Course outline:

· Introduction, tips to follow the course, introduction to Project Management, the Birth of Project Management legend.

· Part 1: The full Project Management course (including all phases of Project Management, Practical view, how to simplify, with lots of diagrams and examples)

· Part 2: A framework to ace it as a Project Manager, including the overall Project Management context and what to say at interviews.

· Part 3: The course in context of some Project Management standards (PMP, Prince2, Waterfall, Agile)

My name is Ben, I have been a Project Manager for more than 20 years working for amongst others I have also been coaching Project Managers for more than 10 years.

I have all the most respected Project Management certifications (PMP, Prince2, MSP, Agile Project Management) - and you know when I was doing those courses - I did not really enjoy them because when I did them I was already a PM and what I was hearing was not usable and so remote from what happens out in the field... and I thought I can do better maybe - to bring this knowledge to people interested in Project Management.

So I have learned from it and wanted to make a course that would provide you with all you need to understand project management - both the theory and the practical / real life components. I also wanted to make it more palatable by including diagrams, templates, plenty of examples and some quizzes.

As part of this course I also provide a framework to go beyond being just a standard project manager - to really ace it. A very concrete, step by step framework that if you follow - will really take you to the next level in project management, you would be out there with the best.

And finally this course includes an introduction to the most common methodologies/standards in Project Management (PMP, Prince2, Waterfall, Agile).

Ben

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Learning objectives

You will fully ace project management with the help of diagrams, templates, examples and practical/real life situations
More than 40 documents provided to assist you with your learning
You will be able to simplify project management to increase your chances of success
You will be part of the top project managers club by following a practical 5 step framework to become the best project manager
4 golden rules of project management
5 key artefacts of project management - do not underestimate those!
You will quickly understand how this course, pmp and prince 2 are all the same
You will be able to explain the difference between agile and waterfall
You will learn a backdoor way to potentially get into project management (part 3)
You will know exactly what to say at interviews to boost your chances to get that job
Understand the initiation process
What is project management
Understand the planning process
Understand the execution process
Understand the closing process
Risk management
Issue management
Scheduling
Finances - budget examples
Writing reports

Stakeholder management (very important)
What is pmp
What is prince2
What is agile and when to use it
What is waterfall and when to use it
The most important things to keep an eye on while project managing
How to deal with different project teams
Various project structures
Change management
Role of the project manager
Plenty of real life examples
Project charter definition and example
Types of costs and when to use them
Wbs and project management
Meeting minutes example and templates
Reports example and template
Earned value definition and example
Post implementation plan
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You will fully ace project management with the help of diagrams, templates, examples and practical/real life situations
More than 40 documents provided to assist you with your learning
You will be able to simplify project management to increase your chances of success
You will be part of the top project managers club by following a practical 5 step framework to become the best project manager
4 golden rules of project management
5 key artefacts of project management - do not underestimate those!
You will quickly understand how this course, pmp and prince 2 are all the same
You will be able to explain the difference between agile and waterfall
You will learn a backdoor way to potentially get into project management (part 3)
You will know exactly what to say at interviews to boost your chances to get that job
Understand the initiation process
What is project management
Understand the planning process
Understand the execution process
Understand the closing process
Risk management
Issue management
Scheduling
Finances - budget examples
Writing reports
Stakeholder management (very important)
What is pmp
What is prince2
What is agile and when to use it
What is waterfall and when to use it
The most important things to keep an eye on while project managing
How to deal with different project teams
Various project structures
Change management
Role of the project manager
Plenty of real life examples
Project charter definition and example
Types of costs and when to use them
Wbs and project management
Meeting minutes example and templates
Reports example and template
Earned value definition and example
Post implementation plan
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Syllabus

Introduction

This video provides a quick overview of the philosophy and content of the course. For a more detailed view check the "coures overview" video.

Quick intro to the course: I will let you know what is coming next.

This lecture will provide you with an in-depth overview of the course. Skip it if you want to get straight into it!

In this lecture I am suggesting several resources you can print (including a road map) or have handy for the course.

Finally a couple of tips will be mentioned!

Terminology used in this course

Tip to become a Project Manager

A fun take on how Project Management might have started... This will provide an introduction to Project Management phases and facilitate the understanding of the phases in Project Management.

This lecture will provide a definition on Project Management and when it is needed.

This lecture is giving a high level view of what is expected from a Project Manager.

Check your understanding on what can be a project.

Part 1 - Project Management course: Introduction

This lecture is providing a quick introduction to Part 1 and how it is structured.

This lecture will provide you with an overview of the phases of Project Management

Learn about the Initiation phase

This lecture will show you an overview of what we will learn in the Initiation phase.

This lecture highlights the purpose of the Initiation phase: Why companies use it, and when do they skip it. A diagram will show the key components of this phase as well.

Project Manager role in the Initiation phase

Project Charter Definition

In this video I will Define the role of Scope during the Initiation phase and to what extent it needs to be detailed.

In this video I will walk you through an example of a Scope Statement that can be included in a Project Charter. At the back of that, I will mention (or remind you of!) a few tips.

Introduction to Costing during Initiation

Types of costs

3 point estimation

Example of cost estimate during Initiation

Stakeholder Management: Introduction

Stakeholder Definition and Stakeholder Matrix

OPTIONAL LECTURE: Example of Stakeholder matrix

OPTIONAL LECTURE: Example of Communication Plan

Risk Management: Introduction

In this video we will review several types of Risk that will help us get started with putting our Risk Register together.

In this video I will walk you through the different decision we can make about Risks

Risk Severity definition and Risk Register

OPTIONAL LECTURE: Risk Register example

In this extract from my YT Channel, I walk you through how to create your own Risk Register. Template also included.

Risk Management: TIPS!

Project Structure: Introduction and basic Project Team structure

Project Structure: Project Office

Project Structure: Project outsourced

Project Structure: Steering committee

OPTIONAL LECTURE: Project charter example

OPTIONAL LECTURE:: Some Initiation/Project Charter components example

Initiation Phase wrap up

For this Quiz we will review some topics discussed during the Initiation phase.

Learn about the Planning phase

This lecture will provide an overview of what we will learn in the Planning phase section

Purpose of the Project Planning phase

Project Manager role in the Planning phase

Project Management Plan

Scope: Introduction and Requirements matrix

This lecture will provide an overview of a tool that can be used to split requirements and also P Mgt tasks

Scheduling: introduction

Scheduling: Breaking down the Execution phase

Scheduling: Examples of breaking down Execution using defined model

Scheduling: Steps to produce schedule with simple example

Scheduling types: Milestone and timeline view

This Lecture will introduce you to 3 types of schedule used for Project Management

Costing: Introduction for Costing in Planning

Costing: Using Fixed Price and Time & Material to define Project costing

Costing: Fixed Price and Time & Material Example

Costing: Simple Budget Example

Costing: Schedule based budget example

Costing: Budget contingency

Quality: Planning for quality Introduction

Quality: Planning for Quality what to check.

In this lecture we will review various types of testing that can be used to apply quality to the final product.

Quality: EXAMPLE of types of Testing for Software Development

OPTIONAL LECTURE: Project Management Plan Example

Planning phase wrap up

This Quiz will check your understanding on some points reviewed during the Planning phase.

Understand Project Management Execution Phase!

This lecture will provide an overview of what we will learn in the Execution phase section

Purpose of the Execution phase

Project Manager role in Execution

Scheduling: Introduction to tracking Schedule in Execution phase

Scheduling: Critical path definition

Scheduling: Monitoring the schedule

Scope Management: Introduction

Scope Management: How to track scope changes: Change control

Issue Management: Introduction

Issue Management: Issue Register

Issue Management: Most common issue

Project Meetings: Introduction and 2 main types of meetings

Project Meetings: What to discuss depending on type of meetings

Project Meetings: Minutes and Template

Project Reporting: Introduction What to include

Project Reporting: Defining the RAG status

Project Reporting: RAG Status with tolerances

Project Reporting: Example of a report and Template

Costing: Budget Introduction and tracking actuals

Costing: Tracking Budget month by month with Example

This lecture will provide an overview of what Earn Value means and how it can be used to track budgets

Costing: Tracking Budget - Earned Value formula and 2nd more complex example

Using Earned value for Scheduling

Execution phase Wrap up

In this quiz will we review some of the things we have learned on the Execution phase

Understand Project Management Closing Phase

This lecture will provide an overview of what we will learn in the Closing phase section

Purpose of the Closure Phase

This lecture includes Post Implementation Review and all closure activities

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Acing Project Management: Ultimate 8h Project Manager course with these activities:

Review Project Management Methodologies

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Reviewing different project management methodologies will provide a solid foundation for understanding the course material and how it relates to industry standards.

Browse courses on PMP

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Research PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
Compare and contrast the different methodologies.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each methodology.

Review 'Project Management for Dummies'

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Reading 'Project Management for Dummies' can provide a high-level overview of project management principles and terminology, making the course material easier to grasp.

View Project Management For Dummies on Amazon

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Obtain a copy of 'Project Management for Dummies'.
Read the chapters covering the project management lifecycle.
Focus on understanding the basic concepts and terminology.

Review 'A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)'

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Familiarizing yourself with the PMBOK Guide will provide a deeper understanding of the concepts covered in the course and their practical application.

View Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and... on Amazon

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Obtain a copy of the PMBOK Guide.
Read the sections relevant to the course topics.
Take notes on key concepts and definitions.

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Create a Project Charter for a Hypothetical Project

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Creating a project charter will help you apply the concepts learned in the course to a real-world scenario and solidify your understanding of the initiation phase.

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Define the project goals and objectives.
Identify key stakeholders and their roles.
Outline the project scope and deliverables.
Estimate the project budget and timeline.

Create a Presentation on Agile vs. Waterfall

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Creating a presentation comparing Agile and Waterfall methodologies will deepen your understanding of their differences and when to use each approach.

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Research Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Identify the key differences between the two approaches.
Create a presentation outlining the pros and cons of each methodology.
Present the presentation to a friend or colleague.

Develop a Risk Management Plan

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Developing a risk management plan will provide practical experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, a crucial skill for project managers.

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Identify potential risks for a sample project.
Assess the likelihood and impact of each risk.
Develop mitigation strategies for high-priority risks.
Document the risk management plan.

Practice Earned Value Management (EVM) Calculations

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Practicing EVM calculations will reinforce your understanding of this important project management technique for tracking project performance.

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Find practice problems for EVM calculations.
Calculate Planned Value (PV), Actual Cost (AC), and Earned Value (EV).
Calculate Schedule Variance (SV) and Cost Variance (CV).
Interpret the results of the calculations.

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Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Acing Project Management: Ultimate 8h Project Manager course.

Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and...

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This is the definitive guide to project management, offering a standardized approach to managing projects across various industries. It provides a comprehensive framework, terminology, and best practices that align with the course's content. It valuable reference for understanding the theoretical underpinnings of project management and preparing for PMP certification. is commonly used as a textbook in academic institutions and by industry professionals.

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Project Management For Dummies

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Provides a simplified and accessible introduction to project management concepts. It is particularly useful for those with little to no prior experience in project management. This book is more valuable as additional reading than it is as a current reference. It provides a good overview of the project management lifecycle and key processes.

Project Management For Dummies

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Project Management For Dummies

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