Project Management (CAPM) - Introduction

This document provides an introduction to project management. It defines a project as a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end, undertaken to create a unique product or service. A project manager is responsible for achieving the project's objectives and requires technical, project management, and leadership skills. Project management is the application of processes like planning, scheduling, managing, coordinating, leading, communicating, and controlling project activities to meet requirements. The document outlines some key aspects of project management like procurement, risk, quality, communication, human resources, cost, time, and scope.