Project Planning: Putting It All Together

Module 1: Beginning the planning phase

• Gain an introduction to Course 3 and the benefits of project planning
• Learn how to set milestones and create a work breakdown structure
• Understand the importance of a project kick-off meeting and facilitating it

Module 2: Building a project plan

• Understand the components of a project plan and making realistic time estimates
• Learn about capacity planning, critical path, and developing a project schedule
• Explore project plan best practices and tools/templates for creating a project plan

Module 3: Managing budgeting and procurement

• Discover the key components of a project budget and the procurement process
• Learn how to create and maintain a project budget, along with helpful budget templates
• Understand the importance of ethical considerations in the procurement process

Module 4: Managing risks effectively

• Understand the importance of risk management and tools to help identify risks
• Learn about different types of risk, risk mitigation strategies, and building a risk management plan
• Explore communicating risks to stakeholders and various risk management scenarios

Module 5: Organizing communication and documentation

• Understand the criticality of communication and its value in project documentation
• Learn to develop a communication plan and organize project documentation effectively
• Explore best practices for effective communication and tailoring a resume for project management