Projects & Business Operations
Fundamentals of Project Management
Plan, run, and close projects with clear scope, engaged stakeholders, managed risks, and steady communication.
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This course provides practical tools and proven techniques for planning, executing, and closing projects successfully. Participants will learn how to define clear objectives, engage stakeholders, build effective plans, and manage risks and communication throughout the project lifecycle. The course emphasizes structure, accountability, and confidence in managing competing priorities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on scope, and within budget.
What you'll learn
- Define key phases and terminology in the project management lifecycle.
- Develop clear project objectives, scope, and stakeholder alignment.
- Apply tools for project planning, scheduling, and risk management.
- Communicate effectively with sponsors, teams, and stakeholders.
- Execute, monitor, and close projects using best practices for continuous
What you'll be able to do
- Translate organizational goals into actionable project plans.
- Use project charters, work breakdown structures, and scheduling tools to manage
- Identify and mitigate project risks and constraints.
- Communicate project updates with clarity and confidence.
- Conduct lessons-learned reviews to improve future project performance.
Federal programs succeed when projects are well planned, clearly communicated, and closely managed. This course provides practical tools for defining objectives, engaging stakeholders, building schedules, and managing risk from start to finish. It supports the program management topics within OPM's Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP) focus area, Leading Through Complexity.
What you'll learn
- Define key phases and terminology in the project lifecycle.
- Develop clear project objectives, scope, and stakeholder alignment.
- Apply tools for planning, scheduling, and risk management.
- Identify communication practices that keep stakeholders informed.
- Develop a basic project plan for a current initiative.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan projects with clear goals, scope, and milestones.
- Engage stakeholders early and keep them informed.
- Identify and manage risks before they become problems.
- Track progress and adjust plans as needed.
- Close projects with documented results and lessons learned.