What is Project Management?
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.
It has always been practiced informally, but began to emerge as a distinct profession in the mid-20th century.
Project management is the planning, organizing and managing the effort to accomplish a successful project. A project is a one-time activity that produces a specific output and or outcome, for example, a building or a major new computer system. This is in contrast to a program, (referred to a 'programme' in the UK) which is
1) an ongoing process, such as a quality control program
2) an activity to manage a number of multiple projects together.
project management professional
it is a workshop to familiarize participants with Project Management professional knowledge and practices. This course gives you the knowledge and skills to ensure that your projects are completed on time and on budget while giving your client the agreed upon product. The course uses presentations, exercises, and discussions of industry-specific examples.
The PMP® certification recognizes demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams. It provides project managers with a solid foundation of experience, education, and competency to successfully lead and direct projects that will have a positive impact on a company's bottom line results.
- Internationally recognized credential across an array of industries that employ project managers
- Unique competitive advantage
- Increased marketability
- Higher salaries compared with non-credentialed peers
project management institute
the Project Management Institute, is the leading membership association for the project management profession.
setting professional standards, conducting research, with suitii.com providing access to a wealth of information and resources. PMI also promotes career and professional development, offering certification, networking, and community involvement opportunities. For more than 36 years, PMI has advanced the careers of practitioners who have made project management indispensable in achieving business results.
project management tools
Project management tools are usually defined by the different features offered. They include, but are not limited to: Planning/scheduling - Project management tools allow you to plan and delegate work all in one place with :
- tasks
- sub tasks
- folders
- templates
- workflows
- calendars.