This course provides a comprehensive overview of the project management framework defined by PMI. You’ll learn about the five process groups—Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing—as well as the ten knowledge areas. This foundation sets the stage for deeper exploration in subsequent modules.

Terms you should understand:

— Project
— Program
— Portfolio
— Stakeholder
— Organization Structures

Successful businesses complete projects aligned with the company’s mission and accomplish defined and purpose-driven goals and objectives, resulting in positive outcomes that move their business forward.

But what exactly is a project?