Project Management Training    Track 1

Initiation Phase      (Second of a series of five training modules)

Session Duration: 2 ¼ Hours

Training scheduled on an as needed basis.

Initiation is the process of formally authorizing a new project and converting the opportunities developed during Pre-Initiation into the details of the project, including the outcomes, outputs, major risks, stakeholders and estimates of the costs, resources, and time required. This training module will help you understand what must occur during the initiation phase of a project. Topics include: Project Statements/Charters, Staffing, Kick-off Meetings, Data Management and Versioning.

You will learn:

• How to use known Best Practices (including documents and techniques) to initiate the project startup process
• How to develop Project Statements and Charters
• How to set up naming conventions and version controls for project data
• How to develop the Project Team
• How to establish and conduct the Project Kick-off meeting

You will benefit by:

• Gaining the skills to successfully manage the initiation phase of a project
• Understanding the process that precedes the planning phase
• Building the baseline of requirements for the project

Audience:

This training session is designed for anyone who manages projects and for those responsible for employees who manage projects.