This module lays out the steps required to achieve success in all projects. This first phase of the program details the importance of authorization, scope planning, scope definition, scope verification and change control. This module spells out the processes required to ensure timely completion, including activity sequencing, duration estimating, schedule development, project network calculations, and schedule control. The ability to manage, motivate and organize people is critical to project success. This module focuses on the processes required to complete projects within an approved budget, including resource planning, cost estimating, cost budgeting, accomplishments monitoring, understanding earned value analysis, cost control, depreciation and capital budgeting.
Risk management enhances opportunities for success.
Every project should be conceived and managed so that it meets or exceeds stakeholders expectations. This module addresses quality planning, assurance and control processes that should be used by all project managers. This module presents the major processes used in procurement management, including planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration and contract close-out. 8 - Project Communications Management Successful projects require open and clear communications among planners, implementers, and all concerned levels in an organization. This module focuses on the importance of having a communications plan, how information is distributed, progress reporting and what information should be shared with senior management and customers.