All the terminology and basic concepts to get you started in project management

At BDO, we believe that in-person professional training should enable you to acquire new skills through action, solving practical cases, sharing experiences with trainers, and interacting with other participants. That is why we have addressed the basic theory in interactive e-learning modules. In one hour, this e-learning module covering terminology and basic concepts will provide you with the fundamentals for your further development in project management

Training type: Elearning
Timing: 1 hour

This training will enable you to:

  • Explain the benefits and potential of good project management
  • Use project management language
  • Describe the project management life cycle and its progression mechanisms
  • Identify all phases of the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and explain their objectives
  • Associate all project management deliverables with their phases
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of project management stakeholders
  • Utilize useful project indicators to plan and track progress

Pedagogical approach

This training is offered in a one-hour e-learning format. It can be completed entirely independently and in multiple segments. It consists of 85% exercises and 15% theory. This ensures active engagement from participants throughout the module. A summary document of the material can be downloaded

Content

  • Definition and benefits of using a project management approach
  • Project management terminology
  • Introduction to the phases of the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC): Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, closing
  • Deliverables by phase
  • Stakeholders and governance
  • Key performance indicators in project management

This training is aimed for:

  • Future project managers
  • Project contributors
  • Anyone interested in project management

No prerequisites are required.