Fundamentals of Project Planning

and Management
A University of Virginia Course – Facilitated by APMC

By: Mahdi Gowhari, PMP

Course Structure

A Blended Approach
• In-class Lectures
• Online Studies
• Group Projects
• Final Exam
Course Objectives
Course Objectives

1. To build your foundational

knowledge of Project Management
2. To apply basic practices of
managing a project
3. To prepare you for PMP certification
Tesla Motors produces 1,000 cars, monthly
Apple designs a new model of iPhone
AIRBUS undertakes development of new
cargo aircraft model
Boeing delivers an order to produce 100 Boeing
777 for Fly Dubai
A call center assigned to handle 100,000 calls,
daily
Successful Projects
Failed Projects
Project Management Triangle