Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 7 hr., 1 min.)
Edition:
1st edition
Keywords:
Electronic videos ; local
Abstract:
The hands-on video guide to project management: master the entire project lifecycle in just hours! Description These easy video tutorials are the fastest way to master modern project management! Project Management LiveLessons teaches the most important elements in project management: organizing your project, developing project scope and risk assessments, planning and scheduling, monitoring and tracking progress, and dealing with the problems most likely to derail your project. Drawing on 25+ years’ experience as a world-class project management consultant, researcher, and instructor, Jeffrey Pinto covers many of the key managerial and technical areas included in the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge (PMBoK). First, Pinto explains what makes projects unique, why they’re so important, and how the project lifecycle is organized. Next, he shows how to prepare crucial project artifacts including scope statements, work authorizations, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)… how to manage and mitigate project risks… how to plan and schedule projects and how to create project activity networks… how to use critical path, PERT, and Gantt charts… how to track projects using sophisticated Earned Value techniques… and how to efficiently close or terminate a project and learn the lessons it can teach. Whatever your experience or industry, you can become a more confident, skilled project manager and fast! Skill Level Beginner Intermediate What You Will Learn The basic elements of projects and how they are organized How to define a project’s scope How to systematically manage project risk How to create project plans and schedules How to estimate using Critical Path and PERT How to track and control projects How to effectively close out projects and learn lessons from them How to overcome common challenges in day-to-day project management Who Should Take This Course For practicing and aspiring project management professionals at all levels of experience, in all industries and disciplines, from software to construction For all project managers seeking any PMI or comparable accreditation, or seeking to maintain an existing credential For graduate, executive, and MBA students in project management programs, whether in person or online Course Requirements No project management experience or knowledge required Table of Contents Lesson 1: Why Projects? Understand projects and their components, discover why projects have become so important to busines...
Note:
Online resource; Title from title screen (viewed December 16, 2015)
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