Course 2 – Project Initiation – 3 PDUs
This is course (2 of 4) in the GPMM 3.0 Course Suite, covering how to manage projects in general, but also with the additional value of using the world-leading model: GPMM – the Greenlight Project Management Model. This course focuses on all aspects surrounding the initiation of projects, including the relationship to portfolio management, business considerations, decision-making and stakeholder engagement as well as Scope Management in relation to strategy and goal-setting. A practical Case Study example is used to bring home the main elements and the practical side in these areas.
What you’ll learn
- Understand why and how projects are started up, based on the underlying business considerations..
- Learned the Tollgate decision model and how it helps maintain the business focus throughout a project..
- Got knowledge about Milestones and how they interact with the Tollgate model..
- Learn how to effectively identify, analyze and involve Stakeholders..
- Formulate project goals, based on strategy, business case and requirements..
- Learn how to effectively perform Requirement and Scope Management.
Course Content
- Project Initiation & Tollgata Model –> 4 lectures • 32min.
- Stakeholder Management –> 3 lectures • 38min.
- Scope Management and Project Goals –> 3 lectures • 40min.
- Case Study –> 3 lectures • 18min.
Requirements
This is course (2 of 4) in the GPMM 3.0 Course Suite, covering how to manage projects in general, but also with the additional value of using the world-leading model: GPMM – the Greenlight Project Management Model. This course focuses on all aspects surrounding the initiation of projects, including the relationship to portfolio management, business considerations, decision-making and stakeholder engagement as well as Scope Management in relation to strategy and goal-setting. A practical Case Study example is used to bring home the main elements and the practical side in these areas.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand why and how projects are started up, based on the underlying business considerations.
- Be familiar with the Tollgate model and how it helps maintain the business focus throughout a project.
- Be familiar with Milestones and how they interact with the Tollgate model.
- Be able to effectively identify, analyze and involve Stakeholders.
- Be able to formulate project goals, based on strategy, business case and requirements.
- Understand the importance of Requirement and Scope Management and how to do it effectively.
Earn 3 PDUs by completing this course