Project Management for Non-Project Managers (PMN100)

Project Management for Non-Project Managers is a practical, one-day course designed for professionals who manage projects as part of their job but don’t have formal project management training. Whether you're leading a small initiative, coordinating a cross-functional effort, or supporting a project manager, this course provides the essential tools and terminology needed to contribute effectively and confidently.

Participants will learn how to define project goals, manage scope, build realistic schedules, track progress, handle change, and reduce common project risks. By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply core project management techniques immediately to improve organization, communication, and project outcomes.

1. Overview of Project Management
   1. Introduction
   2. What Is a Project?
   3. What Is Project Management?
   4. The Triple Constraint
   5. What Is the Role of the Project Manager?
   6. The Project Environment
   7. Triple Constraint Scenarios
   8. Triple Constraint Scenarios Review
   9. Overview of Project Management Quiz
   10. Conclusion
2. Starting the Project
   1. Introduction
   2. Development of the Business Case
   3. Using a Statement of Work
   4. Developing the Project Charter
   5. Defining the Project Management Plan
   6. Defining the Change Management Process
   7. Project Planning Exercise
   8. Project Planning Exercise Review
   9. Starting the Project Quiz
   10. Conclusion
3. Communications Management
   1. Introduction
   2. Identifying Project Stakeholders
   3. Manage Stakeholder Expectations
   4. Stakeholder Communication Plan Exercise
   5. Stakeholder Communication Plan Exercise Review
   6. Communications Management Quiz
   7. Conclusion
4. Defining Scope and Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
   1. Introduction
   2. Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
   3. Create a Work Breakdown Structure for a Wedding
   4. Create a Work Breakdown Structure for a Wedding Review
   5. Defining Scope and Creating the Work Breakdown Structure Quiz
   6. Conclusion
5. Developing Project Schedule
   1. Introduction
   2. Step 1: Document the Scheduling Assumptions and Constraints
   3. Step 2: Gather Activity Estimates
   4. Step 3: Construct a Network Diagram
   5. Step 4: Determine the Critical Path
   6. Step 5: Determine Calendar Dates and Create the Ideal Schedule
   7. Step 6: Assign Resources
   8. Step 7: Publish the Schedule for Final Review
   9. Step 8: Gain Final Approval
   10. Project Schedule Creation Exercise
   11. Project Schedule Creation Exercise Review
   12. Developing Project Schedule Quiz
   13. Conclusion
6. Managing Project Risk
   1. Introduction
   2. Definition of Risk
   3. Risk Tolerance
   4. Project Manager's Role
   5. Developing a Risk Management Plan
   6. Risk Identification and Analysis Exercise
   7. Risk Identification and Analysis Exercise Review
   8. Managing Project Risk Quiz
   9. Conclusion

Each student receives a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all class examples.