Project Management Basics | Dallas, TX | Dec 8–9, 2026

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Project Management Basics 2-Day Workshop | Dallas, TX

Suggested dates: Tuesday–Wednesday, December 8–9, 2026 Duration: 2 days Language: English Course delivery: Classroom, virtual, or on-site Credits: 16 (confirm the applicable credit type before publishing) Organizer: Strive Wisdom Contact: info@strivewisdom.com Course Overview The Project Management Basics course introduces participants to essential project management principles, theories, techniques, and methods, based on the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide) – 5th Edition. Across two days, participants explore foundational project management concepts and practice applying them through hands-on exercises built around case studies. Participants may work with a provided case study or, where arrangements permit, use a customized case study from their organization. The workshop is designed to help participants understand how projects are initiated, planned, executed, monitored, controlled, and closed—and how they can contribute effectively in a project-driven environment. What You’ll Learn By the end of the workshop, participants will have developed an understanding of:

Fundamental project management concepts and their contribution to project success Project life cycles, project constraints, and the overall project framework Project roles, responsibilities, and stakeholder relationships Project initiation, charters, and requirements Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Project risk management Estimating project duration and costs Scheduling, dependencies, and the critical path Project execution, communication, and team development Monitoring, controlling, and earned-value concepts Project closure, transition, and post-project evaluation

Who Should Attend? This course is suitable for:

Managers who want to strengthen their project management skills Project team members seeking to contribute more effectively Professionals who work on projects but are not project managers Entry-level project management practitioners Anyone seeking a foundation in project management

Prerequisites: None. The course is suitable for participants at all experience levels. Course Agenda Module 1: Getting Started Introduction to project management basics and the course roadmap. Module 2: The Big Picture Project management principles and why project preparation matters. Module 3: Definitions, Concepts, and Life Cycles Key project management definitions, project life cycles, and the triple constraints. Module 4: People, Projects, and Framework Project roles, including the project manager, sponsor, client, team, and stakeholders. Module 5: Initiating and Defining Requirements Project initiation, project charters, stakeholder assessment, and change control. Module 6: Using the Work Breakdown Structure Understanding and developing a practical Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Module 7: Managing Project Risk Introduction to project risk management processes and tools. Module 8: Estimating Approaches to estimating project duration and costs, and validating estimates. Module 9: Scheduling Scheduling processes, sequencing activities, defining dependencies, and identifying the critical path. Module 10: Executing, Communicating, and Developing the Team Project execution, communication, and stakeholder relationships. Module 11: Monitoring and Controlling Monitoring and controlling processes, including earned-value concepts for schedule and cost control. Module 12: Closing the Project Project closure, transitions, and post-project evaluation. Module 13: Summary and Next Steps Review of key concepts and guidance for further development of project management skills. The course outline is supplied; session-by-session timings will be confirmed by the organizer. Learning Benefits Participants will learn how to:

Work more effectively in a project environment Contribute to project planning and successful outcomes Apply foundational project management principles Understand how project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholders relate Participate more confidently in project discussions and activities

Course Materials and Exercises Participants will receive a comprehensive course manual containing presentation slides and reference materials. The course includes practical exercises based on case studies. A customized organizational case study may be used if agreed with the course organizer in advance. Examination and Certificate There is no examination for this course. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Strive Wisdom Certificate of Completion. eBook Technical Requirements If eBook materials are provided, participants may need:

Internet access to download the eBook A laptop, tablet, smartphone, or compatible eReader (excluding Kindle) Adobe DRM-supported software, such as Adobe Digital Editions or Bluefire Reader The supplied eBook download and activation instructions

Frequently Asked Questions Do I need prior project management experience? No. There are no prerequisites, and the workshop is designed for participants at all experience levels. How long is the course? The workshop runs for two days. The specific daily schedule will be provided by the organizer. Is the course available virtually or on-site? The course information lists classroom, virtual, and on-site delivery. Confirm the delivery format available for this Dallas event before registering. Is there an exam? No. The course does not include an examination. Will I receive a certificate? The course information states that successful participants receive a Strive Wisdom Certificate of Completion. How can I ask a question or get registration support? Contact info@strivewisdom.com. Registration Register through this event page. Please review the event date, delivery format, venue, and ticket details before completing your registration.

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