Improving Project Communications and Stakeholder Management

Course Description:

Overview

• This course, based on PMI®'s PMBOK® Guide, seventh Edition, focuses on improving both the efficiency and effectiveness of all project–related communications, from initial planning through closure. It also examines best practices for identifying and engaging stakeholders, a critical component for successful projects. Participants will apply all course principles to a work–related case study taken directly from their work environment.

• Upon successful completion of the Improving Project Communications and Stakeholder Management Training Course, you will understand: Project Communication Management Processes Project Stakeholder Management Processes Initiating Stakeholder Processes The Communications Management Plan How to Execute Communication Processes

• This course is intended for: Project managers, project team leads, and project team members (with or without a currently–active PMI certification) who want to gain a deeper understanding of and hands–on experience with project management tools, techniques, and outputs related to the subjects (Knowledge Areas) of project communications and stakeholder management as documented in the PMBOK® Guide, Seventh Edition. Professionals who hold current PMP®, PgMP®, or other PMI credentials, who wish to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) to maintain their PMI certification.

• To ensure that you benefit fully from this course, you should have experience managing, leading, or contributing to projects. A PMI project–management credential such as PMP® or CAPM® is recommended but not required.