1. Understand the Role and Responsibilities of a Project Manager

• State the key roles and responsibilities of a project manager

• Identify how to minimize project risks and ensure stakeholder alignment

• Identify essential tools and resources required for effective project management

2. Know How to Assess a Project

• Conduct a project initiation and feasibility survey

• Conduct a primary assessment of project objectives and scope

• Call for support and stakeholder involvement

• Conduct a detailed end-to-end project analysis

3. Be Able to Manage an Active Project Effectively

• Assess the project’s progress against planned milestones

• Ensure clear communication and workflow management

• Implement corrective actions to keep the project on track

• Manage project challenges and stakeholder expectations

4. Know How to Manage Project Risks and Issues

• Identify when risk response strategies are needed

• Demonstrate risk assessment and mitigation techniques

5. Know How to Recognize and Address Stakeholder Concerns

• Identify signs of stakeholder dissatisfaction or conflict

• Demonstrate effective communication and negotiation techniques

6. Know How to Manage Minor Project Deviations

• Identify different types of scope changes and minor risks

• Demonstrate how to control and realign small project deviations

• Document and resolve issues with minimal impact

7. Know How to Manage a Project in Crisis

• Identify the typical signs and symptoms of a failing project

• Demonstrate recovery techniques and crisis management steps

8. Know How to Manage Resources in a Project

• Recognize resource constraints, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies

• Demonstrate effective resource allocation and optimization

9. Know How to Manage Complex Project Challenges

• Recognize complex project risks such as scope creep, cost overruns, and stakeholder conflicts

• Demonstrate effective strategies to resolve complex issues

10. Know How to Manage High-Impact Project Decisions

• Recognize different types of critical project decisions

• Apply structured decision-making techniques

11. Know How to Manage Project Quality and Standards

• Recognize factors that affect the quality of deliverables

• Demonstrate quality control and assurance techniques

12. Know How to Manage Project Documentation

• Give examples of essential project documents

• Administer accurate record-keeping and reporting

13. Know How to Manage Sudden Project Risks

• Identify the routes through which risks can impact a project

• Administer immediate corrective actions for sudden risks

• Identify sources of information for mitigating unforeseen risks

14. Know How to Manage Stakeholder Escalations

• Identify common triggers for escalations

• Recognize signs of critical stakeholder concerns

• Administer effective solutions to handle escalations

15. Know How to Deliver Projects with Major Challenges

• Recognize signs of critical challenges such as cost overrun, schedule delays, or poor quality

• Demonstrate project recovery strategies for major challenges

16. Know How to Use Project Management Tools Effectively

• Describe the differences between traditional and agile project tools

• Identify safety and accuracy considerations in project reporting

• Demonstrate effective use of software tools like MS Project or Agile boards

• Follow project reporting procedures accurately

• Demonstrate integration of tools for minimal interruptions in workflow

• Demonstrate correct tracking of project performance

• State procedures for project closure and lessons learned

• Identify the information required when handing over a project