# Project Management Level I

Canonical URL: <https://www.nobledesktop.com/classes/projectmanagement-level-1>

## Overview

This introductory workshop offers a practical overview of modern project management, focusing on the full project lifecycle with deeper exploration of the Initiation and Planning phases. You’ll learn how to identify and select projects, draft project charters and scope documents, and use diagrams, charts, and planning tools to manage timelines, resources, and risk. Along the way, you’ll build a working understanding of key concepts such as float, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.

The course concludes with a look at what makes an effective project manager, including essential skills, delegation strategies, and approaches to managing change. You’ll also receive a brief orientation to project management software, associations, and certifications, plus a detailed slide deck with exercises—making this workshop ideal for anyone seeking a practical introduction or refresher on core project management theories and methods.

## What you'll learn

- Learn about the five phases of project management, focusing on the first two: Initiation and Planning
- Understand important foundational concepts and project management terms
- Learn about selecting projects, defining/planning/scheduling activities, managing resources, and much more
- Become familiar with the various duties and qualities of a Project Manager

## Curriculum

### Project Fundamentals

#### What is a Project?

#### Characteristics of Projects

#### The Project Triangle

#### The Project Lifecycle

#### What is a Gantt Chart?

### Project Management Methodologies

#### Brief Overview of Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)

### The Initiating Phase

#### Project Identification

#### Project Selection

#### Project Charter

#### Project Scope

### The Planning Phase

#### Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

#### Task Responsibility

#### Defining Activities

#### Sequencing Activities

#### Network Diagram

#### Estimating Activity Resources

### Resource Management In the Planning Phase

#### Activity Resources

#### Resource-Constrained Planning

#### Resource Requirement Plan

#### Resource Utilization Plan

### Start/Finish Times, Critical Path, and Slack

#### Establishing Project Start & Completion Times

#### Critical Path

#### Total Slack

#### Free Slack

### The Project Manager

#### Project Manager Responsibilities

#### Project Managers Skills

#### Delegation

#### Managing Change

## Schedule
- Jun 4, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Jul 9, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Jul 10, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Aug 20, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Sep 23, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Oct 28, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Dec 3, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC

## Instructors

### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer

Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com.

Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $325