Description
Course Description
Although you are not formally employed as a project manager, you may occasionally be called on to lead a small- to medium-sized project for your company. In this course, you will strategically plan a project so that you can achieve the desired results on time and on budget. You will identify its requirements and the resources you have to work with, monitor the project’s progress, and mitigate the related obstacles so that you can lead a team in bringing the project to a successful completion. This course will give you the basics on the project management process and the tools needed to manage small- to medium-size projects.
Course Objective
You will identify methods of effectively managing small- to medium-sized projects and achieving their stated objectives.
About the Instructor:
Jordan Serbezov (PMP) holds MSc. in Strategic Management from Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria – „Business & Economics“. Jordan has 14+ years experience in project management, including managerial experience across regions, functions and cultures. Strong projects & teams leader with hands-on experience in strategic management, business operations, transitions & transformations, and customer service.
Currently Jordan holds the position of EMEA Resource Management Center Lead in DXC Technology, where he oversees the Labor Demand & Supply Management, operational & people management of the LDSM teams, escalations, compliance, optimizations & continuous improvement.
Fluent in English and German, Jordan Serbezov lives in Sofia, Bulgaria with his family.
Target Student
This course is intended for a wide range of managers and staff members who need to successfully manage small- to medium-sized projects.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Delivery Method
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- plan the project and its parameters, including its scope, requirements, resources, and constraints.
- implement the project plan, which includes putting the work of the project in motion and delegating tasks, and then monitoring the progress of the project and managing changes as they arise.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Planning the Project
Topic 1A: Define the Project Requirements
Topic 1B: Create Your Project Plan
Lesson 2: Implementing the Project Plan
Topic 2A: Execute the Project Plan
Topic 2B: Monitor the Progress of the Project
Topic 2C: Negotiate for Success
Topic 2D: Evaluate the Process
