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A project is a temporary and unique endeavor that has a definite beginning and end, with milestones along the way that are accomplished according to a schedule, and within a specific cost budget.

The project manager directs a team to execute a project plan, managing schedule, budget, and quality to deliver the necessary output. 

The project life cycle is usually divided into five phases:  initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure. (more)

The project's scope defines what it will accomplish - and what it will not accomplish.  The boundaries of the project encapsulate the scope. (more)

Stakeholders are individuals or groups with an interest in the project's outcome. They can include project sponsors, team members, customers, end-users, or anyone who can influence or be affected by the project.  (more)

Project scheduling is the process of outlining tasks and milestones within a project, along with their timelines.  Dependencies between tasks are identified.  Resources are assigned to achieve deadlines.  A well-constructed project schedule helps track progress.  (more)

Budgeting estimates and allocates financial resources for a project. It involves forecasting costs, setting spending limits, and efficiently using resources. (more)