Foundations of PM - Module 1 Embarking on a career in project management Flashcards
Gain foundations of project management
Course objectives Foundation of Project Management?
- Types of jobs available
- Define key project management terms
- Define roles and responsibilities
- Define project and project manager
- Project lifecycle
- Describe organizational structure and cultures
What is a project
- Series of tasks with unique deliverables
- Temporary pursuit, with defined beginning and end
What is project management
Application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet project requirements achieve desired outcome.
Why Project Management valuable to businesses?
It helps ensure that project delivers the expected outcomes, on time and within budget.
What does a project manager do?
- Planning and organizing
- Managing tasks
- Budgeting, controlling cost and other factors
What is the goal of the project manager?
To add value to the organization.
Describe what is Planning and organizing?
Gathering requirements from teammates or customers. Then create project plans
Describe what consist Managing tasks?
Once project is underway, helps manage tasks for teammembers and communicate milestones to team or customers. Keep customers updated.
Describe budgeting and controlling costs and other factors?
Managing budget and controlling costs means to keeping the project on track and within budget. Project changes and budget will be affected.
How can someone apply their skills in project management to different industries?
Applying project management skills to differnet industries involves leveraging your transferable skills and adapting them to the specific needs and requirements of each industry.
What are the steps to transfer the skills across different industries?
- Identify the transferable skills
* Effective communication and collaboration
* Time management and organization
* Problem solving and decision making
* Leadership and team management
* Risk management and mitigations - Researh industry specific requirements
* For regulations, methodologies, or tooks commonly used - Customize your resume to tailor the transferable skills to the specific industry
- Network and seek industry specific certifications
- Adapt project management to the industry specific
- Be open to learn and continous improvement
What are the industries with most grow that needs project managers?
- Manufacturing and constructions
- Information services
- Professional services
- Finance and Insurance
- Utilities
- Oil and Gas
What kind of industry specific project manager are there?
- Construction Project Manager
- IT project manger
- Engineering project manager
Skills needed for project management?
- Organizing
- Planning
- Problem solving
- Managing budget
Do you need to be an industry specific expert in order to manage a project in that industry?
No, you dont need to be an expert in that industry to manage a project.
