Project Management

Project management is becoming increasingly important in today's rapidly evolving business environments. Fortune magazine rated project management as the #1 career choice for the coming decade. Primary reason for increasing emphasis on Project Management in current business climate is that implementing breakthrough change requires the introduction of new products, processes, or markets in a timely and cost effective manner. Many of today's industrial, commercial, and governmental organizations use project management systems and standardized methods to get their tasks accomplished. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to successfully meet predetermined project requirements. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the skills needed and challenges faced in managing projects in organizations.