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Foreword
Each module is designed with clarity in mind: beginning with key concepts, reinforced through activities and exercises, and supported with templates and visuals that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
More than a collection of lessons, this manual represents a development journey.
It equips readers with foundational knowledge, advanced practices, leadership skills, and a forward–looking perspective on the evolving discipline of project management.
Whether you are preparing for certification, sharpening your professional edge, or leading teams through complex initiatives, the pages ahead provide guidance, tools, and reflection points to support your growth.
We hope that this manual not only teaches project management but also inspires project leadership — fostering professionals who can deliver value, build trust, and lead with vision in every endeavor they undertake.
About the Author
Elvis Townsend, PMP, is the founder of DNET Training, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and PMI Authorized Training Partner. A retired Sergeant Major with over 20 years of U.S. Army National Guard service, Elvis has led global multimillion-dollar projects and trained thousands of professionals with a 95% first- attempt PMP pass rate.
Through DNET Training, he delivers practical, results-driven programs in PMP®, Agile, Disciplined Agile, SAFe®, Lean Six Sigma, and IT leadership, serving clients across corporate, government, and military sectors. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Business Administration, Elvis continues to combine academic insight with real-world expertise to empower the next generation of project leaders.