Project Management Bootcamp | Chicago

About this workshop

Whether you’re a designer, a developer, or an entrepreneur who’s looking to get your own company off the ground, knowing how to effectively lead a team and complete a project is an essential element of success.

This Project Management Bootcamp reviews the fundamentals and skills of project management. This class is a good place to start within project management education whether you’ve found yourself taking on a project management professional role in your organization or are looking for a career transition in the field.

In this program, you’ll get an introduction to the project management process and best project management training for interacting with the client, stakeholders and your project team. Throughout this class, you'll be working with real-world examples with your instructor; and gain the tools and resources of professionals that you’ll need to increase focus and improve the productivity of your project team.

Takeaways

• Learn about the four phases of project planning
• An overview of the two popular project management training methodologies: traditional project management and Agile project
• How to create a project schedule, budget, and resource plan
• How to assess risk and anticipate future problems in the project management professional lifecycle
• Proven techniques for meeting management
• How to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders and the project team

Prereqs & Preparation

Prior to the workshop, the participants will receive a project worksheet. They will need to complete Section 1 of the class material, and describe your upcoming project, before the start of this project management bootcamp. If you also have any specific challenges in mind with regards to current or past projects, please bring them to your training to discuss with your instructor!

Participants will need to bring a laptop or writing materials to take notes with.