1. Introduction to Project Management a. Project Lifecycle b. The Project Manager c. Essential elements for any successful project d. Project methodologies e. Standards, professional associations. PMI. PMBOK 2. Project planning a. Defining a project b. Developing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) c. Duration and workload estimations d. Task sequencing e. Project calendar: developing the Project Schedule f. Determining the Project Budget: resources restrictions and costs g. Resource-bound project scheduling. Critical Chain approach 3. Project execution a. Leading a project b. Managing Project communications c. Managing expectations d. Project Team Performance 4. Project control a. Managing Project changes b. Managing Project quality c. Managing Project risks d. Managing Project costs. Earned Value Management (EVM) 5. Software for Project Management 6. Project Management in the digital age a. Virtual projects b. Virtual Project Teams