How to Get a Job For Project Managers

Learn how to write resume and interview

Leadership for Project Managers

Learn how to lead and drive project success.

Project Management Bootcamp

From a beginner to project management professional.

Agile Project Management and SCRUM with AI

Learn to run Scrum and Agile with AI.

Initiating Focus Area

The set of activities that establish a new project or a new phase of an existing project by securing formal approval to begin.

Key Points

  • Provides formal authorization and a clear mandate to start work.
  • Typically results in a project charter and an initial list of stakeholders.
  • Outlines high-level scope, objectives, constraints, and success criteria.
  • Confirms the sponsor, decision rights, and alignment with business needs and funding.

Example

A company plans a new mobile app. The project manager drafts a project charter describing the goal, budget ceiling, timeline targets, key risks, and success metrics. The sponsor reviews and signs the charter, authorizing the project to start and confirming who the key stakeholders are.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes the primary purpose of the Initiating Focus Area?

  1. Obtain formal authorization to start the project or phase
  2. Develop a detailed work breakdown structure and schedule
  3. Monitor scope changes and control variance
  4. Complete lessons learned and close contracts

Correct Answer: A — Obtain formal authorization to start the project or phase

Explanation: Initiating secures official approval to begin and sets the high-level direction. The other options relate to planning, monitoring and controlling, or closing.

Agile Project Management & Scrum — With AI

Ship value sooner, cut busywork, and lead with confidence. Whether you’re new to Agile or scaling multiple teams, this course gives you a practical system to plan smarter, execute faster, and keep stakeholders aligned.

This isn’t theory—it’s a hands-on playbook for modern delivery. You’ll master Scrum roles, events, and artifacts; turn vision into a living roadmap; and use AI to refine backlogs, write clear user stories and acceptance criteria, forecast with velocity, and automate status updates and reports.

You’ll learn estimation, capacity and release planning, quality and risk management (including risk burndown), and Agile-friendly EVM—plus how to scale with Scrum of Scrums, LeSS, SAFe, and more. Downloadable templates and ready-to-use GPT prompts help you apply everything immediately.

Learn proven patterns from real projects and adopt workflows that reduce meetings, improve visibility, and boost throughput. Ready to level up your delivery and lead in the AI era? Enroll now and start building smarter sprints.



Launch your career!

HK School of Management delivers top-tier training in Project Management, Job Search Strategies, and Career Growth. For the price of a lunch, you’ll gain expert insights into landing your dream PM role, mastering interviews, and negotiating like a pro. With a 30-day money-back guarantee, there’s zero risk—just a clear path to success!

Learn More