PMC 037 - PM102: Practical Application of Predictive Project Management

Description

This course will provide you with a comprehensive review of the predictive (traditional) approach to project management. This will cover this methodology of managing projects from the initiation to the closing of the project. Topics covered include defining the scope, creating a schedule, preparing for risks, determining communications as well as managing change, building project teams and closing a project. By the end of this class, you will have created the basic project documents utilized by this methodology through the use of a case study and will be prepared to apply these to your own projects. 

Prerequisites

Students working towards the Montgomery College Project Management Certificate must first complete PM101: Methodology Overview.

Objectives

1. Review basic project concepts and roles utilized during the predictive approach to managing projects. 
2. Discuss the initiating activities including the project charter and stakeholder identification. 
3. Discuss the planning activities to establish the scope, schedule and cost baselines and to document the methodology and approach. 
4. Discuss the activities that lead to effective project execution. 
5. Discuss the activities to monitor and control project progress. 
6. Discuss the activities for project closure. 
7. Demonstrate learning through passing a course exam.