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Corporate & Business GroupsProfessional development for small groups, large business teams, and enterprises across industries focused on building valuable skills.
Federal GovernmentCreated for federal agencies and employees, with practical training that helps build job-relevant skills for the federal workplace.Course pricing is available for federal agencies through the GSA Schedule.
State & Local GovernmentTraining for state, county, municipal, and other public-sector teams, focused on building skills that support government and public service work.
Intended Organizations
Organizational type shows which workplace or sector each group training program best aligns with. Most courses adapt across settings to support unique goals and outcomes.
Federal GovernmentCreated for federal agencies and employees, with practical training that helps build job-relevant skills for the federal workplace.Course pricing is available for federal agencies through the GSA Schedule.
State & Local GovernmentTraining for state, county, municipal, and other public-sector teams, focused on building skills that support government and public service work.
Corporate & Business GroupsProfessional development for small groups, large business teams, and enterprises across industries focused on building valuable skills.
Intended Organizations
Organizational type shows which workplace or sector each group training program best aligns with. Most courses adapt across settings to support unique goals and outcomes.
State & Local GovernmentTraining for state, county, municipal, and other public-sector teams, focused on building skills that support government and public service work.
Federal GovernmentCreated for federal agencies and employees, with practical training that helps build job-relevant skills for the federal workplace.Course pricing is available for federal agencies through the GSA Schedule.
Corporate & Business GroupsProfessional development for small groups, large business teams, and enterprises across industries focused on building valuable skills.
Skill LevelFundamentals
Virtual | Live Trainer4 hours/day, 2 Days
In-Person | Onsite6 hours/day, 2 Days
Skill Level & Progression
Skill level reflects the recommended course experience and helps match training to your team's needs. Most training courses support all learning levels.
General WorkforceDevelops team-ready capabilities across business roles and experience levels while strengthening skills and organizational results.
Fundamentals(this course)Builds introductory proficiency in essential terminology, core concepts, and workplace best practices for real-world application.
IntermediateStrengthens existing knowledge through advanced functions, skill strategies, and deeper exploration of core concepts.
AdvancedDeepens expertise through complex subject matter, specialized skills, advanced analysis, and higher-level instruction.
Course Formats
Train on your terms. Choose virtual or onsite delivery, schedule sessions around your team’s availability, and align course content with your objectives and real-world challenges.
Virtual Training4 hours/day, 2 DaysLive, interactive, instructor-led training delivered through a secure videoconferencing platform.
Onsite Training6 hours/day, 2 DaysEngaging, instructor-led training delivered in person at the location of your choice.
Course Duration
Course duration varies by training format and time needed to effectively cover the material, with hours per day and total days listed.
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Course Overview
In today’s highly competitive business environment, effectively planning and executing projects is more important than ever. This information-packed course teaches you the fundamentals of project management. You will learn how to plan, budget, schedule, and monitor your projects, and how to maximize your resources for the greatest profitability.
Learning Objectives
Understand the project process and lifecycle
Set project goals and action plans
Utilize effective planning tools
Anticipate external factors
Manage project changes, personnel, and conflicts
Evaluate project effectiveness
Who It's For
Aspiring project managers seeking to develop foundational project planning and execution skills.
Business professionals responsible for coordinating projects, resources, budgets, and timelines.
Team leaders looking to improve task delegation, conflict management, and project monitoring.
Managers aiming to strengthen risk assessment, cost control, and project performance evaluation.
Professionals involved in project reporting, stakeholder communication, and organizational planning.
Course Agenda
Eight modules · 41 topics
1Project InitiationTopics 1–5
Key Aspects and Factors of PM
Initiating Projects
Project Roles and Project Life Cycle
Project Goals and Scope
Business Cases and Statements of Work
2Project ManagerTopics 6–9
Education vs. Experience
Critical Thinking Hats
Choosing Your Team
Navigating and Managing Conflict
3Project PlanningTopics 10–18
Cost Overruns
Project Management Triangle
Project Action Plan
Work Breakdown Structure
Responsibility Assignment Matrix
Top-Down and Bottom-Up Budgeting
Total Project Cost and Cost Variance
Cost Performance, Completion Estimates
Project Budgeting Breakdown
4Project SchedulingTopics 19–22
Time Estimation Methods
Gantt Charts
PERT vs. CPM
Task Analysis Worksheet
5Risk ManagementTopics 23–27
Uncertainty vs. Risk
Risk Analysis and Assessment
Risk Management Tools
Risk Breakdown Structure
Monitoring and Controlling Risks
6Project Execution & MonitoringTopics 28–34
Execution Phase
Monitoring, Controlling, and Evaluation
Earned Value Analysis
Cost and Schedule Variance
Cost Performance Index (CPI)
Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
Forecasting and Evaluation
7Project ReportingTopics 35–38
The Different Types of Reports
Structuring Reports for Max Value
Report Bias
Managing a Project Meeting
8Project ClosureTopics 39–41
Closure Phase
Evaluation
Project Closure Report
About our Trainers
Our Mission
Our facilitators are committed to delivering the latest industry trends, job-specific best practices, and the essential soft and hard skills needed in today’s workforce. PTR offers small and large organizations the choice between onsite and virtual training. Collaborate with our specialists to address challenges, bridge skill gaps, and tailor the learning experience to meet your company’s goals.
What is the Business Project Management Fundamentals course about?
This course introduces the essential principles of project management, helping participants learn how to initiate, plan, budget, schedule, execute, monitor, and close projects effectively.
Who should attend this project management training course?
The course is suitable for aspiring project managers, business professionals, team leaders, project coordinators, and managers who want to improve their ability to manage projects and resources.
Does the course cover project budgeting and cost management?
Yes. The course covers budgeting methods, total project costs, cost variance, cost performance, completion estimates, and techniques for managing cost overruns.
Will I learn how to create project schedules and timelines?
Yes. You will explore time estimation methods, Gantt charts, PERT, the Critical Path Method (CPM), and task analysis worksheets to plan and manage project schedules.
Does the course cover project risk management?
Yes. The course explores risk identification, analysis, assessment, risk breakdown structures, monitoring, and control techniques to help participants anticipate uncertainties and manage potential project disruptions.
Will I learn how to manage project teams and workplace conflicts?
Yes. The course covers project roles, team selection, responsibility assignment, critical thinking, and conflict management to help participants coordinate teams and address challenges effectively.
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