Project Management Foundations Workshop

Price
$1,195.00 USD

Duration
2 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

Course Overview

Organizations that apply project management best practices complete projects on time 28% more often and on budget 24% more often. The Project Management Foundations workshop delivers the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to apply essential project management skills across predictive, agile, or hybrid approaches.

Aspiring and current project managers, team leads, and professionals who manage projects gain the tools to define project scope, engage project stakeholders, and create project plans that fit the organizational environment. This fundamental, discussion-driven course aligns with PMI guidelines and can be applied toward maintaining PMP or other Project Management Institute certifications. Participants also explore AI-powered tools and develop leadership and management capabilities for successful project execution.

Note: This project management course provides 16 PMI PDUs and a certificate of completion.

What Is Included

  • Expert-led project management training with interactive exercises
  • Certificate of completion and 16 PMI PDUs
  • Official course materials and supplemental resources
  • Hands-on workshops to apply learning to real-world projects
  • Access to class recordings for 90 days (where available)
  • Guaranteed-to-Run dates (select sessions)
  • Flexible rescheduling options (see conditions)

Course Objectives

This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently initiate, plan, execute, and close projects across methodologies. You’ll gain the ability to identify the right approach for your environment, use AI-enhanced tools, and engage stakeholders effectively for project success.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand and use project management core terms and concepts
  • Engage and manage stakeholders to support project objectives
  • Develop components of a project management plan for any project size or type
  • Apply predictive, agile, or hybrid best practices for greater project success
  • Integrate AI into project management activities for improved efficiency

Who Should Attend?

Anyone seeking to strengthen or refresh their understanding of foundational project management concepts and techniques, including both new and experienced project managers, team leads, and professionals responsible for delivering projects.

  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

What is the Project Management Foundations? Is it worth it?

The Project Management Foundations is a fundamental course that builds project management skills, management expertise, and leadership and management capabilities. Participants learn project management best practices, the full project life cycle, and how to manage projects effectively. It’s ideal for those looking to advance a career in project management or strengthen existing management skills.

Will this course help me develop leadership and management skills for project management roles?

Yes. The workshop provides practical tools and techniques to build leadership and management skills, improve stakeholder engagement, and apply project management best practices in a variety of management roles.

Will this course help me create effective project plans and manage projects from initiation to close?

Absolutely. You’ll gain the project management skills needed to define project scope, build detailed project plans, manage projects through all phases of the project life cycle, and ensure delivery using proven best practices.

Does this course prepare me for a PMI certification or count toward maintaining one?

Yes. As a PMI Authorized Training Partner, New Horizons delivers content aligned with PMI standards. The course provides 16 PDUs that can be applied toward maintaining certifications such as PMP®, CAPM®, or other PMI credentials, reinforcing your project management expertise.

Learning Credits: Learning Credits can be purchased well in advance of your training date to avoid having to commit to specific courses or dates. Learning Credits allow you to secure your training budget for an entire year while eliminating the administrative headache of paying for individual classes. They can also be redeemed for a full year from the date of purchase. If you have previously purchased a Learning Credit agreement with New Horizons, you may use a portion of your agreement to pay for this class.

If you have questions about Learning Credits, please contact your Account Manager.

Course Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites. A basic familiarity with project work is helpful but not required.

Agenda

Module 1: Project Context

  • Understanding Projects, Products, and Processes
  • Project Management and the Stages of the Project Life Cycle
  • Key Factors Affecting the Project Environment
  • Defining What Project Success Looks Like

Module 2: Project Approach

  • Comparing Waterfall and Agile Methodologies
  • Agile Manifesto and Core Principles
  • Introduction to Scrum and Kanban Frameworks
  • Embracing and Managing Change

Module 3: Partnering with Stakeholders

  • Key Project Roles and Responsibilities
  • Using the Stakeholder Register Effectively
  • Creating a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) and RACI Diagram Exercise

Module 4: Initiating the Project

  • Predictive Project Life Cycles
  • Developing and Using Project Charters
  • Charter Creation Exercise

Module 5: Planning the Project

  • Best Practices for Building a Project Management Plan
  • Components of a Comprehensive PM Plan
  • Balancing Project Constraints

Module 6: Defining Project Scope

  • Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • WBS Development Example

Module 7: Defining and Estimating Activities

  • Breaking Down Activities into Manageable Tasks
  • Defining Activities Exercise
  • Understanding Effort vs. Duration
  • Estimation Techniques and Resource Planning
  • Rolling Wave Planning
  • Activity Estimation Exercise

Module 8: Developing the Project Schedule

  • Sequencing Activities for Logical Flow
  • Understanding Dependencies, Leads, and Lags
  • Determining the Critical Path and Float
  • Schedule Compression Techniques
  • Schedule Presentation Formats
  • Budget Development
  • Schedule and Budget Creation Exercise

Module 9: Planning Project Communications

  • Common Communication Challenges and Best Practices
  • Assessing Stakeholder Communication Needs
  • Tailoring Communication for Stakeholders
  • Creating a Communications Matrix
  • Project Communications Plan Exercise

Module 10: Planning Project Risk Management

  • Roles and Responsibilities in Risk Management
  • Overcoming Risk Identification Challenges
  • Identifying Known and Unknown Risks
  • Using Contingency Reserves
  • Conducting Risk Analysis
  • Calculating Expected Monetary Value (EMV)
  • Recognizing Risk Triggers
  • Maintaining a Risk Register
  • Planning Risk Responses
  • Risk Register Creation Exercise

Module 11: Artificial Intelligence in Project Management

  • Generative AI (GenAI) vs. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
  • Practical Applications of AI in Project Management
  • Understanding the Risks of Using GenAI

Module 12: Executing a Project

  • Leading and Managing Projects Effectively
  • Building Team Trust and Cohesion
  • Engaging Stakeholders Throughout Execution
  • Leveraging Power Skills and Emotional Intelligence

Module 13: Overseeing and Controlling the Project

  • Distinguishing Between Monitoring and Controlling Activities
  • Change Management Processes
  • Tracking Progress and Reporting Results
  • Controlling the Project Schedule
  • Monitoring Communications, Risks, and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Top 10 Project Monitoring and Controlling Practices
  • Project Tracking Requirements Exercise

Module 14: Closing a Project

  • Closing Projects, Phases, or Milestones
  • Capturing and Applying Lessons Learned
  • Celebrating Project Achievements

Module 15: Wrap-Up

  • Reviewing Open Items (“Parking Lot” Review)
  • Key Takeaways, Confirmations, and New Ideas
 

Upcoming Class Dates and Times

Sep 29,30
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Oct 20,21
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Nov 10,11
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Dec 1,2
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Dec 15,16
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Jan 12,13
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Feb 2,3
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Feb 23,24
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Mar 16,17
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Apr 6,7
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Apr 27,28
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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May 18,19
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Jun 15,16
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Jul 13,14
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Aug 10,11
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Aug 31, 1
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Sep 28,29
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Oct 19,20
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Nov 9,10
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Nov 30,1
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Dec 14,15
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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