Get a solid understanding of project management methods with this comprehensive introductory course. Gain practical experience in proven project management techniques and discover a wealth of valuable, flexible tools that you can use immediately to ensure the success of any project in any type of organization. 

Managing Projects gives you the foundation, techniques and tools to manage each stage of the project life cycle, work within organizational and cost constraints, set goals tied directly to stakeholder needs, get the most from your project management team, and utilize state-of-the-art project management tools to get the work done on time and within budget.

Covering the entire project life cycle, this course is built around best practices currently used in today's fast-paced business environment. The latest insights from the Project Management Institute's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), which incorporates information critical to project success, are also highlighted. You'll learn project management skills through case studies, hands-on exercises and practical experiences that can immediately be applied to your job. This approach yields a comprehensive project management experience, including the early stages of defining project requirements, developing work breakdown structures, project change control and closeout.

As the ESI Project Management Professional Development Program's flagship course, Managing Projects opens the door to more efficient project implementation. The program's other courses provide opportunities for you to build on the knowledge you gain during this course to enhance your project management capabilities.

As part of your course materials, you'll receive a copy of Dictionary of Project Management Terms, Third Edition, by J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP. The course materials also include comprehensive reference material specific to each unit of the course.

Reminder: Participants taking this course should not take Managing IT Projects.

This course is aligned with version 2.0 of the Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK)™.

“I found the course to be incredibly informative in teaching the fundamentals of Project Management.”

Teresa Chudy, Senior Administrator

United Health Group 

 

“The course materials were well written and easy to follow and understand. An enthusiastic and informative instructor, who tailored delivery to the audience, made the topic interesting and enjoyable.”

Joseph Somerville, Manager

IMS Health


“The course exceeded my expectations. I have taken several training classes related to my job, and this, by far, was the best one. Very thorough and the instructor was very engaging, explaining the information in a very understandable and applicable way.”

Mark A. Helmick, Project Manager

GXS

"Great course, great instructor, enjoyed working at my own pace. I would recommend this course to my colleagues beacuse it is an easy way to receive training without incurring travel costs."

Steven Palanza, Advisor IT Business Solutions
Wellpoint, Inc.

"I would definately recommend this course. The instructional design method was comprehensive - providing useful information, while at the same time entertaining."

Terry Dylewski, Manager Internal Audit
HealthNow New York Inc.