Project Planning Quick Start

A project team at a wall planning board, one person moving a card on the timeline

Project Planning Quick Start

PM-101 · 4 HOURS

The seven core project-management tasks as practical tools, not theory.

No-fluff tools every employee can understand and use.

Course purpose

Work through the seven core project-management tasks: scope, stakeholders, roles, tasks and deadlines, tracking, risk, and communication.

Why take it

Team and project leads are accountable for delivering on time and on budget. Practical tools for each core task help keep a project on track.

You'll have the opportunity to

  • Define scope.
  • Identify stakeholders.
  • Set roles.
  • Plan tasks and deadlines.
  • Track progress.
  • Manage risk.
  • Communicate about the project.

Your instructor

Michael Fraidenburg has taught with NWETC for over a decade and is known for his thoughtful approach. He is a Certified Mediator, an American Fisheries Society Certified Fisheries Professional and a Certified Virtual Facilitator.

He specializes in community, environmental, public policy, multi-party and science-intensive conflicts, and has taught facilitation skills for more than 20 years.

Course details

Usual length
Half day (4 hours). Also available as a full-day or two-day class.
Usual times
1:00 to 5:00 pm Pacific, live online
CEUs
0.40
Intended audience

Team and project leads accountable for delivering on time and on budget.

Course Topics
  • Scope
  • Stakeholders
  • Roles
  • Tasks and deadlines
  • Tracking
  • Risk
  • Communication
Course Materials
Attendees will receive a course workbook containing workshop proceedings and reference material.
What to bring

For live-stream Zoom courses, you will need a computer and a reliable internet connection. You may wish to have a way to take notes.

For in-person courses, please bring a pen or pencil and notepad if you would like to take notes.

Interested in this course? Get an email when dates are announced, or contact us to arrange a class for your team.

Cancellations

  • 31 or more days' notice: full refund or course credit.
  • 8 to 30 days: course credit.
  • Fewer than 8 days: no credit.

Credits are good for one year on any course. Attendee replacement is welcome anytime.