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Introduction to Project Management

Most Technology Training classes will be delivered online until further notice.

Before each sesson, Tech Training will provide a Zoom link for live online classes, along with any required class materials.

 


Using effective project management methodologies and having a skilled project manager can mitigate risks and increase teamwork, especially in remote work environments. This course will introduce the best practices to achieve successful outcomes.

According to the recent Pulse of the Profession study from the Project Management Institute, businesses with a clear project management structure in place have 38% more successful projects that met their original goals than those that did not. 

This session introduces participants to the critical elements required to effectively manage and complete projects within budget and on schedule.

This course will cover:

  • Project management introduction
  • Waterfall vs. Agile methodologies
  • Project Process Groups
  • Project Initiation and Planning
  • Identifying Project Scope
  • Developing Work Breakdown Structure
  • Defining and Sequencing project activities
  • Developing Project Schedule
  • Creating Project Budget
  • Planning Quality Management
  • Managing Project Team
  • Managing Project Resources
  • Project  Risk Management
  • Planning Stakeholder Engagement
  • Controlling Project Budget &Schedule
  • Manage and Control Quality
  • Plan and Acquire Resources
  • Managing Project Work
  • Project Closeout
John Keppler

Dr. John Keppler currently leads the Technology Training program at Stanford University. He has over 25 years of corporate training and higher education experience.

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University IT Technology Training sessions are available to a wide range of participants, including Stanford University staff, faculty, students, and employees of Stanford Hospitals & Clinics, such as Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Medicine Partners, and Stanford Medicine Children's Health.

Additionally, some of these programs are open to interested individuals not affiliated with Stanford, allowing for broader community engagement and learning opportunities.