Lectures on "Project Integration Management" (Chapter 04 of the PMBOK® Guide Fourth Edition) will present an overview of the project integration management knowledge area and detailed discussion on the constituent project management processes that integrate the various elements of project management, which are identified, defined, combined, unified and coordinated within the Project Management Process Groups. Project Integration Management is the primary role of a project manager. Practical exercises relating to the first two project management processes (Develop Project Charter and Develop Project Management Plan) of project integration management knowledge area will be incorporated so as to give hands-on experience to the participants.
Objectives
- To introduce project integration management and highlight its importance
- To discuss all the constituent project management processes of project integration management knowledge area and understand what they are used for
- To discuss inputs, tools & techniques, and outputs of all the project management processes of project integration management knowledge area
Topics
- Introduction to project integration management
- “Develop Project Charter” process
- “Develop Project Management Plan” process
- “Direct And Manage Project Execution” process
- “Monitor And Control Project Work” process
- “Perform Integrated Change Control” process
- “Close Project or Phase” process
Recommended Readings
- Chapter 04 of the PMBOK® Guide Fourth Edition
- Chapter 04 of Head First PMP® Second Edition
Recommended Free Online Resources
- Project Integration Management
- Develop Project Charter
- Develop Project Management Plan
- Direct and Manage Project Execution
- Monitor and Control Project Work
- Perform Integrated Change Control
- Close Project or Phase
