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Fundamentals of Accelerated Project Performance



An Integrated Approach to Project Management

  • Terminology
  • Why Is Project Management Important?
  • How Do Other Processes and Methods Link with Project Management?

Assessing and Selecting Project Opportunities

  • How Do Projects Get Initiated?
  • Aligning Projects with Business Direction and Goals
  • Defining the Need/Opportunity and Feasibility
  • Project Definition Document: a Tool for Obtaining Sponsorship and Approvals
  • Criteria for Prioritization

Project Organization

  • Project Structures
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Needed Skills & Expertise

Stakeholder Management

  • Engaging Project Stakeholders
  • Developing Detailed Requirements and Specification
  • Managing Expectations
  • Communications Plan

Planning a Project

  • Work Breakdown Structure
  • Estimating Size and Cost
  • Identifying Interdependencies
  • Developing Schedules
  • Risk Planning
  • Resource Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Planning for Control & Change
  • Integrating the Project Plan

Executing the Plan

  • Monitor and Control
  • Eliminating Scope Creep (Change Control)
  • Project Reviews and Reporting

Closing Out the Project

  • Post-Project Reviews
  • Building a “Knowledge Base” for the Future
  • Celebrating Success
  • Measuring Results and Outcomes After Project Completion

Workshop Summary and Closing



Client Testimonials

“I can attest to the incredible effectiveness of the mScholar PMP Exam Prep self study course. The structure aligns more to the project life cycle than the PMBOK Guide and most other training classes, so it provides a much clearer picture of project management.  I am very satisfied with the quality and content of the course. Congratulations on a great product.”