Introduction to Project Management

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What is a project?

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A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

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What are the main attributes of a project?

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1. Unique purpose 2. Temporary 3. Developed using progressive elaboration 4. Requires resources 5. Has a primary customer or sponsor 6. Involves uncertainty.

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What is project management?

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Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements.

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What are the three main constraints in project management?

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Scope, time, and cost.

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What is the difference between project management and portfolio management?

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Project management focuses on tactical goals, while portfolio management addresses strategic goals.

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What is the role of a project manager?

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The project manager is responsible for working with the project sponsor, the project team, and other stakeholders to meet project goals.

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What is the Project Management Institute (PMI)?

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PMI is an international professional society for project managers that provides certification and upholds a code of ethics.

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What is the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification?

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PMP is a certification provided by PMI that requires documenting project experience, agreeing to follow the PMI code of ethics, and passing a comprehensive exam.

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What is a program in project management?

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A program is a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually.

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What is project portfolio management?

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Project portfolio management involves organizing and managing projects and programs as a portfolio of investments that contribute to the entire enterprise’s success.