Chapter Name: Project management framework
Description:Presents key concepts, knowledge areas, and methodologies (Waterfall, Agile) that underpin project management practices.
Purpuse:To establish a foundational understanding of how project management is structured and practiced globally.
Rational:Helps students connect practical project work with theoretical frameworks essential for certification and real-world application.
Chapters Topics
Project stakeholders and governance
Explains the importance of stakeholders in a project and the governance structures that guide project decisions.
The project process groups and knowledge areas
Overview of the PMI process groups and knowledge areas that guide project managers in their daily work.
Definitions and key concepts
Introduction to key project management terminology and fundamental concepts.
Project, program and portfolio management
Differentiates between project, program, and portfolio management, including their respective processes and objectives.
Relationship between project management and operations management and organisational strategy
Explores the connection between project management, operations, and strategic business goals.
The business value of projects
Discusses how projects contribute to business value, including ROI and strategic objectives.
The role of the project manager
Outlines the responsibilities and critical skills of a project manager throughout the project lifecycle.
The impact of the project environment on project management options
Explores how external factors like culture, politics, and economy influence project decisions.
The project life cycle
Detailed discussion on the phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.