Edwards L&D Catalog

Project Management Fundamentals, Principles, and Techniques
Project Management in a Matrix Organization
DESCRIPTION
OBJECTIVES
DESCRIPTION
OBJECTIVES
Learn about the 10 PMBOK ® Guide knowledge
areas, principles, and how they apply to successful
project management. Gain a strong foundation
of project management knowledge and how to
effectively function as both a project manager and
team member. Level of complexity and detail varies
based on course length; an advanced version is also
available.
LENGTH 1, 2, 3, or 5 Day
PDU CREDITS
PMI ® Certifications
1d, 2d, 3d, 5d
Technical Leadership Strategic
PMP ® /PGmP ® 1.5, 3, 4.5, 14 3, 6, 9, 15 3, 6, 9, 6
PMI-RMP ® 0 3, 6, 9, 15 3, 6, 9, 6
PMI-SP ® 0 3, 6, 9, 15 3, 6, 9, 6
PMI-ACP ® 0 3, 6, 9, 15 3, 6, 9, 6
PfMP ® 0 3, 6, 9, 15 3, 6, 9, 6
• Define the five project
management process areas
• Apply project management
principles using the PMBOK ® Guide
10 knowledge areas (KAs)
• Describe how each process group
relates to the KAs
• Describe the inputs, tools,
techniques, and outputs (ITTO) of
each KA
• Define a project, program, ongoing
operations, and differences
between each
• Differentiate between project
manager and stakeholders roles
• Estimate and control scope, cost,
and time
• Develop and manage a project
team
• Identify and manage project risks
• Execute project management
duties
• Contribute to project success as a
team member
• Define a project manager’s
professional and social
responsibility
Observe the advantages and disadvantages of
working with various types of matrix organizations,
incorporating leadership strategies. Learn to share
specialized resources across projects with shared
leadership between project management and
functional management.
LENGTH 1 Day
PDU CREDITS
PMI ® Certifications Technical Leadership Strategic
PMP ® /PGmP ® 0 3 4
PMI-RMP ® 0 3 4
PMI-SP ® 0 3 4
PMI-ACP ® 0 3 4
PfMP ® 0 3 4
PMI-PBA ® 0 3 4
• Provide an overview of Project
Management Principles based on
the PMBOK ® Guide
• Distinguish between a project,
program, and operational work
• Define the project lifecycle
• Differentiate between different
types of matrix organizations and
other organizational structures
• Utilize multiple tools/techniques
for successfully working in a
matrix organization
• Build relationships; communicate,
interact, and add value to various
levels/positions within a matrix
organization
• Exercise influence without
authority
• Manage at different levels within
the organization
• Act independently, while
maintaining the ability to be a
team player
PMI-PBA ® 0 3, 6, 9, 15 3, 6, 9, 6
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