Red Hat High Availability Clustering (RH436)

 Exploring Project Management Fundamentals

• Understand the basics of project management

• Describe the project life cycle and its phases

• Analyze organizational influences on project management

2. Preparing for a Project

• Define the project concept and statement of work

• Perform project selection and feasibility analysis

• Determine strategic, operational, and technical requirements

3. Initiating a Project

• Develop the Project Charter and Statement of Work

• Identify key stakeholders and assess their needs

4. Planning Project Strategy

• Define elements of the project management plan and subsidiary plans

• Create the scope statement and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

5. Developing the Project Schedule

• Create an activity list and project schedule network diagram

• Estimate resources, time, and develop the project schedule

• Identify the critical path and optimize the schedule

6. Planning for Resources, Communication, and Quality

• Develop a Human Resource Plan

• Create a Communications Management Plan

• Establish a Quality Management Plan

7. Planning for Risk Management

• Develop a Risk Management Plan

• Identify project risks and perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis

• Create a Risk Response Plan

8. Managing Costs and Procurement

• Estimate project costs and reconcile them with funding

• Prepare procurement statements and documents

9. Preparing for Change and Transition Management

• Develop an Integrated Change Control System

• Create a Transition Plan for project handoffs

10. Executing the Project

• Direct project execution and quality assurance

• Assemble, develop, and manage project teams

• Distribute project information and manage stakeholder relationships

11. Controlling Project Performance

• Monitor and control project work, scope, schedule, and costs

• Report on performance and manage project changes

12. Managing Risks and Procurements

• Control project risks and implement risk response strategies

• Manage vendors and procurement activities

13. Closing the Project

• Deliver the final product and close project procurements

• Conduct a closeout meeting and finalize project closure