Project Management Essentials Simulation


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number


Overview/Description
For the duration of this simulation, you will step into the role of project manager for a project management firm, Kesseler Project Design and Management (KPDM). KPDM is a Chicago-based firm that works with corporate and municipal organizations to develop, manage, and complete project plans. While KPDM is equipped to provide the full spectrum of PM oversight and management (from drafting a project charter to bringing a task through to completion and delivery), they also handle isolated aspects of projects to meet their clients' particular needs. The simulation is based on the SkillSoft series "Project Management Essentials (PMBOK® Guide - Third Edition aligned)" and includes links to the following courses: PROJ0511 and PROJ0512.

Target Audience
Project managers, managers, and CEOs.

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Project Management Essentials Simulation

  • assigning the proper task status.
  • anticipating influence factors.
  • identifying organizational systems.
  • classifying a matrix organization.
  • considering the pros and cons of a projectized organizational structure.
  • considering the pros and cons of a functional organizational structure.
  • responding accurately to questions regarding project life cycle characteristics.
  • selecting team members.

    • Course Number:
    PROJ0510