Module 1 : Introduction

Introduce the Trainer and Welcome the participants
Break the ice and be comfortable with one and another
Highlight any administrative information
Gain feedback/consensus on expectations
Introduce the Course Objectives and provide an Overview about Project Management vs. Operational Management

Module 2 : Definitions

Provide more clarity on the definition and purpose of good project management principles/practices
Give a basic working understanding of program management and its relationship with projects and project management
Explain portfolio management and its context to program and project management
Contextualize all of the above within the performing organization

Module 3 : The Organization-Project Environment

Brief on the various classification of organization structures according to the PMBOK Guide 6th Edition
Expand on the characteristics of the various organization structures specifically its relationship to projects, project management and the project environment
Brief and discuss the context of the project-organization environment as a whole
Discuss organizational issues that can impact the project environment either positively or adversely

Module 4 : Project Management Core Concepts

Explain the 5 project management core process groups and their functions/purpose
- Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling and Closing
Provide an overview of the 10 knowledge areas explain why and how these knowledge areas are important/applicable towards project management best practices
- Integration Management, Scope Management, Schedule Management
- Cost Management, Quality Management, Human Resource Management
- Communication Management, Risk Management, Procurement Management
- Stakeholder Management

PM-FNPM: Project Management for Business and Support Teams