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Project Management: Defining the Problem
Product Code: PROJ03 Time: 1 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course describes the importance of specifically narrowing down the problem statement. In addition, it explains the detrimental impact that bypassing this step has. It also distinguishes between different types of problems and possible methods for identifying them. Finally, it describes the Project Charter and how to create it.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
bulletExplain reasons why projects fail
bulletExplain the importance of having stakeholders participate in defining the problem
bulletExplain the elements of the Definition Phase
bulletDescribe closed-ended problems and explain the approach to solving them
bulletDescribe open-ended problems and explain the approach to solving them
bulletDefine what a project charter is and explain why it is important

Outline:

bulletThe Importance of the Definition Phase
bulletStakeholders
bulletAspects of the Definition Phase
bulletSolving Closed-Ended Problems
bulletDefining Open-Ended Problems
bulletThe Project Charter

Features:

bulletExercises that allow users to practice the application
bulletA file containing the text of the exercises
bulletA glossary
bulletA Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone wanting to learn about project management. It can also be helpful in preparing for the Project Management Institute project management certification.

Prerequisites:

Project Management: Project Management OverviewProject Management: Understanding the Project Manager's Role

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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