Fundamentals of Project Management

The Fundamentals of Project Management course is a hands-on introductory program designed for professionals who have little or no experience with project management. This course thoroughly covers the useful strategies necessary to deliver a project within the defined method, cost and schedule constraints.

Program Focus Areas

USC’s Fundamentals of Project Management course will enable you to identify scope, risks and resources efficiently – empowering you with a highly sought after skill set most companies are seeking. This program is designed to introduce you to the Project Management Certificate which is a gateway to earning your Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential.

This course will cover:

Project life cycle
Defining scope
Scheduling logistics
Project risks
Maintaining control
Execution

Course Outline

Day 1

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management

Describe a Project
Describe the Project Management Life Cycle
Identify the Role of a Project Manager

Lesson 2: Initiating a Project

Determine the Scope of a Project
Identify the Skills for a Project Team
Identify the Risks to a Project

Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost

Create a Work Breakdown Structure
Sequence the Activities
Create a Project Schedule

Day 2

Lesson 4: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control

Analyze the Risks to a Project
Create a Communication Plan
Plan for Change Control

Lesson 5: Managing a Project

Begin Project Work
Execute the Project Plan
Track Project Progress
Report Performance
Implement Change Control

Lesson 6: Executing the Project Closeout Phase

Close a Project
Create a Final Report

Tuition for the Fundamentals of Project Management is $595, which includes all course materials.

Registration and Fees

Dates / Sessions	Times	Fees
Fundamentals of Project Management 09/11/2023 – 09/12/2023 Monday & Tuesday 2 Sessions Register Online or Register By Mail Notes: The course location and directions will be emailed approximately one week before the course begins.	9:00 AM – 4:00 PM	$595.00
Fundamentals of Project Management Online 10/23/2023 – 10/24/2023 Monday & Tuesday 2 Sessions Register Online or Register By Mail Notes: Online instructions will be emailed approximately one week before the course starts.	9:00 AM – 4:00 PM	$595.00

Registration and Payment Notes

If you plan to pay by check or purchase order, select "register by mail." Complete the form and return a printout with payment to: USC Continuing Education and Conferences, Close/Hipp Building at 1705 College Street, Suite 591, Columbia, SC 29208. Your seat is not guaranteed until payment is received.

We accept online payment via electronic check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express through MarketPlace, a secure electronic environment that simplifies business transactions with the university. Follow the MarketPlace prompts to complete payment. Your transaction is only complete when you receive an order number, which is your receipt of payment. Your seat is not guaranteed until payment is received and you receive an order number.

Once you have paid and are enrolled, you'll be emailed location and parking information for face-to-face programs or online instructions about one week before the program begins.

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