# Presentation: 764276

## Project Management

- Presented by**Eva Desiderio (OCIO) on June 10, 2008**

## Contents – Questions

- What is a Project?
- What is Project Management?
- What does Project Management include?
- How does one become a Project Manager?
- Where and when is Project Management Training provided at USDA?
- Where can one find out more about Project Management?
- Other Questions?

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## Project

- Definition:
- A _Project_ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
- Other Similar Terms
- Initiative
- Investment
- System
- Program
- Examples?

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## Project Management

- Definition:
- _Project Management_ is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements.
- Includes:
- Identifying requirements
- Establishing clear and achievable objectives
- Balancing the competing demands for quality, scope, time, and cost
- Adapting the specifications, plans, and approach to the different concerns and expectations of the various stakeholders.
- Example?

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##  Project Management Concepts

- Project Life Cycle
- Five Project Management Process Groups
- Nine Knowledge areas

-   Project Management Body of Knowledge

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## Project Life Cycle 

- Project Life Cycle Definition - The project life cycle defines the phases that connect the beginning of a project to its end.
- What technical work needs to be done in each phase
- When should the deliverables be generated and how should they be reviewed, verified, and validated
- Who should be involved in each phase
- How should each phase be controlled
- Common Project Life Cycle Characteristics
- Phases are sequential
- Cost and staffing levels are low at the start, peak during intermediate, and drop rapidly towards project conclusion

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## Project Management Process Groups

- Five Project Management Process Groups
- Initiating Process Group
- Planning Process Group
- Executing Process Group
- Monitoring and Controlling Process Group
- Closing Process Group

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## Project Management Knowledge Areas

- Nine Knowledge Areas
- Project Integration Management
- Project Scope Management
- Project Time Management
- Project Cost Management
- Project Quality Management
- Project Human Resource Management
- Project Communication Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Procurement Management

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## The Triple Constraint Concept

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## Sources of Project Management Information

**Two Main Sources for Project Management Information**
**PMBOK**
**Project Management Training**
- Course
- Test
- Certification
- Other:
- Experience
- College
- ?

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## Project Management Training at USDA

- When started - 2001
- Classes Offered – 2-3 times a year
- Class Duration – 5 weeks
- Contractor – Robbins Gioia
- Locations – DC and per request
- Cost - $5000 per person

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##   Project Management Training at USDA

- Currently at USDA, there are:
- Graduates - 564
- USDA Project Management Professionals – 298
- _[http://](http://www.ocio.usda.gov/p_mgnt/index.html)__[www.ocio.usda.gov/p_mgnt/index.html](http://www.ocio.usda.gov/p_mgnt/index.html)_

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## Project Management Frequently Used Acronyms

- PMI – Project Management Institute
- PMI is a not-for-profit association for the project management profession
- _[www.pmi.org](http://www.pmi.org/)_
- PMBOK – Project Management Body of Knowledge
- Book published by PMI
- Proven Traditional and Innovative Practices
- Constantly Evolving
- Used for Training and as a reference
- PMP – Project Management Professional
- Certification
- 3 Years
- PDUs – Professional Development Units
- Required 60 units for 3 years_
- Continuation and practice of PMP training and practices

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## Questions?/POCs

- Eva Desiderio – 202-720-8918
- Efren Valerio – 202-720-8888 (PM Training)
- John Rehberger – 202-720-5223

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