After completing this course you should be able to: discuss the nature of project management and how it differs from general business management; examine how project management can be used to support business growth; explain the project management process and procedures in accordance with PMI guidelines and PMBOK applications; employ project management software; develop project schedules including PERT, Gantt and WBS; assign and manage resources using project management software; employ project management forms and checklists; manage project teams.