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The Project Manager’s Checklist
Project Management Essentials

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Module 1 | Project Management Essentials | |
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Unit 1 | Project Management Essentials Pretest | |
Unit 2 | Introduction to Project Management | |
Unit 3 | Initiating and Planning a Project | |
Unit 4 | Creating your Project Plan | |
Unit 5 | What should be Included in your Project Plan | |
Unit 6 | Effectively Executing a Project | |
Unit 7 | Effective Project Management Communication | |
Unit 8 | Closing a Project | |
Unit 9 | What Makes a Successful Project Manager | |
Unit 10 | Common Project Manager Pitfalls | |
Unit 11 | The Project Manager’s Checklist | |
Unit 12 | Project Management Essentials Posttest |
Survey Questions
Project managers utilize their skills and techniques at every stage of the project lifecycle. Here is a list of areas that Project Managers need to ensure that they do well:
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Project Integration: Develop a solid understanding of the project's goals, and how the various elements will fit together for a successful outcome.
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Scope Management: Define the scope at the very start of your project based on the requirements and manage it closely against sign-off while effectively controlling any variations.
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Schedule Management: Clearly define the sequence of activities, estimate the time needed for each one, and build in sufficient contingency time to allow for the unexpected.
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Cost Management: Remain systematic with your estimating, budgeting, and controlling the project decisions will could an impact on cost. Understand what's driving your costs and to develop a system for monitoring the project's financial performance.
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Quality Management: Projects must be delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
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People Management: Get the correct mix of interpersonal, technical and political skills on your team.
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Communication: Communicate with the right people at the right time and using adequate methods.
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Risk Management: Understand which of the risks are significant and develop a plan for monitoring and controlling the major risks involved in your project.
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Project Procurement: In case you are using external suppliers you will need to closely manage the cost, time and quality impact.
By keeping an eye on these areas, Project Managers can ensure that they deliver successful projects that are on time, budget and within the quality level needed.
Project management can be defined as a way of developing structure in a complex project, where the independent variables of time, cost, resources and human behavior come together. Rory Burke