Project Management Training In A Nutshell
Project Management Training is really as simple as it sounds -- managing projects. Although it does sound simple the work can be very complex if you are not a disciplined person. Here is what your training will cover:
A. project integration
B. time management
C. human resource management
D. cost management
E. procurement management
F. quality management
G. project control management
If you are able to get down these seven basic techniques then you are truly on your way to being a great project manager. In the midst of learning these techniques it will also teach you how to be a leader, how to reach goals, best practices and as with anything in life, communication is key and in learning these skills communication skills will grow tremendously.
To take part in project management training you should have your high school diploma and have managed projects for at least a good two to three years and it be verifiable. Meeting these prerequisites will assure you great success in the class and in the future as far as job placement. One should know if they like handling people, money, and things -- if not this is not the training for you. That is why it is important to ask yourself three questions:
1. Am I self confident? 2. Am I persuasive? 3. Am I able to motivate people?
If you have answered yes to these three questions then you are headed in the right direction. It is also equally important to know that sometimes you will have to work under pressure and having a high tolerance for a variety of things is important. That's where time management and quality management comes into play. Managing these two key areas will keep things in line for you.
Project Management, in which I refer to as the "POM Technique" has to do with lots of planning, organizing, and managing (POM). One must set a goal, and then put into play a step-by-step plan to accomplish the goal(s). In order to accomplish a goal you have use or have resources at your fingertips. Those resources can be but not limited to people, equipment and money.
Working as a Project Manager is awesome because there are so many areas of project managing till one should never get bored. Industries can range from television production to video games, from construction to finance and the list goes on and on and on. Keeping in mind that every industry has a project to manage and figuring out which arena you want to be in will probably be your hardest decision to make. Let's look at an example: Sally goes into the construction industry as a Project Manager. Her "GOAL" is to build a house. Sally's step-by-step plan starts with meeting with architects to design the house. Next step is to get the necessary paperwork, permits, etc. to build the house. Third step is to secure contractors and schedule them accordingly. These contractors would be plumbers, roofers, etc. Then Sally has to oversee the project throughout each phase making sure there are no issues and if so she has to resolve them.
Being a Project Manager has its thrills because once a project is complete you can stand back, take a hard look at what you created and walked all the way through and proudly say "I DID THAT!" but of course never leave out your team. Always acknowledge what a great job they did as well.
Project Management Training is really as simple as it sounds -- managing projects. Although it does sound simple the work can be very complex if you are not a disciplined person. Here is what your training will cover:
A. project integration
B. time management
C. human resource management
D. cost management
E. procurement management
F. quality management
G. project control management
If you are able to get down these seven basic techniques then you are truly on your way to being a great project manager. In the midst of learning these techniques it will also teach you how to be a leader, how to reach goals, best practices and as with anything in life, communication is key and in learning these skills communication skills will grow tremendously.
To take part in project management training you should have your high school diploma and have managed projects for at least a good two to three years and it be verifiable. Meeting these prerequisites will assure you great success in the class and in the future as far as job placement. One should know if they like handling people, money, and things -- if not this is not the training for you. That is why it is important to ask yourself three questions:
1. Am I self confident? 2. Am I persuasive? 3. Am I able to motivate people?
If you have answered yes to these three questions then you are headed in the right direction. It is also equally important to know that sometimes you will have to work under pressure and having a high tolerance for a variety of things is important. That's where time management and quality management comes into play. Managing these two key areas will keep things in line for you.
Project Management, in which I refer to as the "POM Technique" has to do with lots of planning, organizing, and managing (POM). One must set a goal, and then put into play a step-by-step plan to accomplish the goal(s). In order to accomplish a goal you have use or have resources at your fingertips. Those resources can be but not limited to people, equipment and money.
Working as a Project Manager is awesome because there are so many areas of project managing till one should never get bored. Industries can range from television production to video games, from construction to finance and the list goes on and on and on. Keeping in mind that every industry has a project to manage and figuring out which arena you want to be in will probably be your hardest decision to make. Let's look at an example: Sally goes into the construction industry as a Project Manager. Her "GOAL" is to build a house. Sally's step-by-step plan starts with meeting with architects to design the house. Next step is to get the necessary paperwork, permits, etc. to build the house. Third step is to secure contractors and schedule them accordingly. These contractors would be plumbers, roofers, etc. Then Sally has to oversee the project throughout each phase making sure there are no issues and if so she has to resolve them.
Being a Project Manager has its thrills because once a project is complete you can stand back, take a hard look at what you created and walked all the way through and proudly say "I DID THAT!" but of course never leave out your team. Always acknowledge what a great job they did as well.
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