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1 Introduction to Project Management
1.1 Overview of Project Management
1.2 Project Life Cycle
1.3 Project Management Processes
1.4 Project Management Knowledge Areas
1.5 Project Management Frameworks
2 Project Environment
2.1 Organizational Structures
2.2 Organizational Process Assets
2.3 Enterprise Environmental Factors
2.4 Project Governance
2.5 Project Stakeholders
3 Project Management Processes
3.1 Initiating Process Group
3.2 Planning Process Group
3.3 Executing Process Group
3.4 Monitoring and Controlling Process Group
3.5 Closing Process Group
4 Integration Management
4.1 Develop Project Charter
4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
4.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
4.4 Monitor and Control Project Work
4.5 Perform Integrated Change Control
4.6 Close Project or Phase
5 Scope Management
5.1 Plan Scope Management
5.2 Collect Requirements
5.3 Define Scope
5.4 Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
5.5 Validate Scope
5.6 Control Scope
6 Time Management
6.1 Plan Schedule Management
6.2 Define Activities
6.3 Sequence Activities
6.4 Estimate Activity Durations
6.5 Develop Schedule
6.6 Control Schedule
7 Cost Management
7.1 Plan Cost Management
7.2 Estimate Costs
7.3 Determine Budget
7.4 Control Costs
8 Quality Management
8.1 Plan Quality Management
8.2 Perform Quality Assurance
8.3 Control Quality
9 Human Resource Management
9.1 Develop Human Resource Plan
9.2 Acquire Project Team
9.3 Develop Project Team
9.4 Manage Project Team
10 Communications Management
10.1 Plan Communications Management
10.2 Manage Communications
10.3 Control Communications
11 Risk Management
11.1 Plan Risk Management
11.2 Identify Risks
11.3 Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
11.4 Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
11.5 Plan Risk Responses
11.6 Control Risks
12 Procurement Management
12.1 Plan Procurement Management
12.2 Conduct Procurements
12.3 Control Procurements
12.4 Close Procurements
13 Stakeholder Management
13.1 Identify Stakeholders
13.2 Plan Stakeholder Management
13.3 Manage Stakeholder Engagement
13.4 Control Stakeholder Engagement
14 Professional and Social Responsibility
14.1 Ethical Considerations
14.2 Social Responsibility
14.3 Professional Conduct
15 Exam Preparation
15.1 Exam Format and Structure
15.2 Study Tips and Strategies
15.3 Practice Questions and Mock Exams
15.4 Time Management During the Exam
15.5 Post-Exam Review and Continuous Learning
Project Life Cycle Explained

Project Life Cycle Explained

Key Concepts

The Project Life Cycle (PLC) is a series of phases that a project goes through from its initiation to its closure. Understanding these phases is crucial for effective project management. The typical phases of a Project Life Cycle are:

  1. Initiation
  2. Planning
  3. Execution
  4. Monitoring and Controlling
  5. Closure

Initiation

The Initiation phase is where the project is conceived and its feasibility is assessed. Key activities include defining the project's scope, objectives, and stakeholders. This phase answers the question: "Should we do this project?"

Example: A company decides to launch a new product. The Initiation phase involves conducting market research, identifying potential customers, and determining if the product will be profitable.

Planning

In the Planning phase, detailed plans are developed to guide the project's execution. This includes creating a project plan, defining tasks, estimating resources, and setting a timeline. The question addressed here is: "How will we do this project?"

Example: For the new product launch, the Planning phase involves creating a detailed marketing strategy, setting a budget, and scheduling production timelines.

Execution

The Execution phase is where the project plan is put into action. This involves coordinating resources, managing tasks, and ensuring that the project deliverables are produced. The focus here is: "Doing the project."

Example: During the Execution phase of the new product launch, the company begins manufacturing the product, running marketing campaigns, and distributing the product to retailers.

Monitoring and Controlling

Throughout the project, the Monitoring and Controlling phase ensures that the project stays on track. This involves tracking progress, managing risks, and making adjustments as needed. The question is: "Is the project on track?"

Example: As the new product is being launched, the company monitors sales data, customer feedback, and production efficiency to ensure everything is proceeding as planned.

Closure

The Closure phase marks the end of the project. This involves finalizing all activities, delivering the project's outputs, and formally closing the project. The question addressed is: "Is the project complete?"

Example: After the new product has been successfully launched and the market response is analyzed, the Closure phase involves finalizing all contracts, conducting a post-mortem analysis, and archiving project documents.

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