Project Management Foundations Training
Overview
The Project Management Foundations Course, developed and facilitated by the IT Project Management Office, is an introductory class designed to help SSU employees build practical skills for managing project tasks and achieving goals more efficiently.
Content
- Introduction to project management
- How to initiate a project
- Develop a project work plan
- Manage project work
- How to close a project
- PMO Resources
- Q & A
Training Details
- What: In-person, interactive three-hour course introducing project and project management fundamentals.
- Who: Open to all SSU employees interested in learning the basics of project management
- Led by: Experienced Project Managers from the IT PMO
- Upcoming Dates: November 7, 2025
Questions?
Contact the IT Project Management Office (PMO) at [email protected]
Objectives
- Define basic project management concepts
- Describe the role and responsibilities of a project manager
- Identify project stakeholders
- Outline the phases of the project life cycle
- Explain the importance of clear project scope
- Recognize key components of a project charter
- Understand the steps to develop a high-level project work plan
- Understand the importance of managing project changes
- Describe the steps to close a project
- Become familiar with the PMO available resources
Registration
Interested SSU employees can access the registration system and follow the instructions.
For best results, use a browser rather than a mobile device. When logging into Smartsheet, select “Sign in with your company account” or “Sign in with Google,” and enter your [email protected].
Requirements:
- No experience required.
- Manager approval to attend the training is strongly recommended.