Course Description
Beginning a project without a plan is like starting a journey without a map: you’ll face unforeseen roadblocks, wrong turns and blind alleys that will delay your journey and waste your energy. The same is true for project management. Without a detailed project plan, you’ll encounter uncertainty, misallocate resources, and miss deadlines. In this course, you will come to understand the fundamentals of planning, and different types of goals. You’ll learn about the Statement of Work and Work Breakdown structure and how they can set your project up for success. You’ll also gain strategies for overcoming common obstacles in planning.
What You'll Learn
- Discover the fundamentals of project planning and how to prepare to plan
- Apply key planning concepts including the Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Distinguish different types of project planning goals
- Identify common planning obstacles and learn strategies to overcome them
- Build a detailed project plan to set your project up for success
Key Takeaways
- Beginning a project without a plan leads to unforeseen roadblocks, wrong turns, and wasted energy, much like starting a journey without a map.
- Without a detailed project plan, you risk uncertainty, misallocated resources, and missed deadlines.
- The Statement of Work and the Work Breakdown Structure are key planning concepts that can set a project up for success.
- Project planning involves understanding different types of goals.
- The course provides strategies for overcoming common obstacles encountered during planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will come to understand the fundamentals of planning and different types of goals, learn about the Statement of Work and Work Breakdown Structure and how they set a project up for success, and gain strategies for overcoming common obstacles in planning.
Who is this course suitable for?
The course covers the fundamentals of project planning, making it suitable for those who want to understand the basics of planning a project, including preparing to plan and the fundamentals of planning.
Does the course cover the Statement of Work and Work Breakdown Structure?
Yes. The course includes lessons on the Statement of Work (SOW) and the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), explaining these key planning concepts and how they can set your project up for success.
Does the course address common planning problems?
Yes. The course helps you identify common obstacles in planning and provides strategies for overcoming them, including a lesson on overcoming planning obstacles.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons cover Preparing to Plan and Fundamentals of Planning, the Statement of Work (SOW), the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Planning Goals, and Overcoming Planning Obstacles, along with check-your-understanding sections.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Professional Development Units (PDUs): 0.5
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