Unlock the potential of project management to drive successful projects, master essential methodologies, and lead teams with confidence across any industry!

You Will learn:

Job-ready skills as a project manager in just 5 weeks
What is project management, its benefits, and the role it plays in projects
Who project managers work with, different project management methodologies, and recent trends in project management
The typical responsibilities of a project manager and the skill sets needed to fulfill those responsibilities
How to compare and contrast different industries, career paths, and potential career progressions available to project management professionals

Course Overview

Project management is a booming field that offers numerous paths for those with the right skills. This course aims to provide a thorough introduction to project management for anyone looking to embark on a career in this area.

As industries increasingly focus on project-based work, the demand for project management professionals and Agile Scrum Masters is on the rise. By controlling various factors such as time and resources, project management enables organizations to increase the success rate of their projects, mitigate project risks, and reduce overall costs.

In this course, you will learn what project management is, its benefits, and the challenges encountered by project managers. You will also learn how recent trends, such as remote work, Agile, and artificial intelligence, have re-shaped modern project management.

In this course, you will explore the fundamentals of project management, including its definition, benefits, and the challenges faced by project managers. You will also examine how contemporary trends, such as remote work, Agile methodologies, and artificial intelligence, are transforming the landscape of project management.

This course also highlights various career opportunities within project management. It will discuss jobs across different industries and experience levels, as well as the various technical and soft skills required for project management work.

Throughout this course, you will learn through lectures, interviews with experienced project management professionals, readings, activities, and quizzes designed to teach you the fundamentals of project management. You will gain a range of technical and practical knowledge and get insights and guidance from experts in the field.

Course Syllabus

Welcome

Video: Course Introduction
Reading: General Information
Reading: Learning Objectives and Syllabus
Reading: Grading Scheme
Reading: How to Make the Most Out of This Course
Reading: Introduction to PMP-CAPM Certification

Module 1: What Is Project Management?

Reading: Module 1 Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: What Is Project Management?
Video: Expert Viewpoints: What Do Project Managers Do?
Video: Program, Project, Portfolio - What's the Difference?
Video: The Role Project Management Plays in Projects
Lab: Activity: Program, Project or Portfolio?
Video: Expert Viewpoints: What's a Project?
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Misconceptions about Project Management
Reading: Module 1 Summary: What is Project Management?
Practice Quiz: Module 1: What Is Project Management?
Graded Quiz: What Is Project Management?

Module 2: Working as a Project Manager

Reading: Reading: Module 2 Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Who Project Managers Work With
Reading: Working Across Teams, Functions, and Different Organization Structures
Video: Project Management Methodologies
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Project Management Methodologies
Video: Traditional vs Modern Project Management
Video: Recent Trends in Project Management
Activity: Project Management Modernization
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Trends in Project Management
Practice Quiz: Module 2: Working as a Project Manager
Reading: Module 2 Summary: Working as a Project Manager
Graded Quiz: Working as a Project Manager

Module 3: What Does Being a Project Manager Require?

Reading: Module 3 Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Traits of a Project Manager
Video: Soft Skills for Project Management
Video: Technical Skills for Project Management
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Necessary Project Management Skills
Video: Interpersonal Skills and Leadership in Project Management
Reading: Transferable Project Management Skills
Video: Project Manager Responsibilities
Video: A Day in the Life of a Project Manager
Video: Expert Viewpoints: A Day in the Life of a Project Manager
Activity: Typical Tasks and Their Frequencies
Practice Quiz: Module 3: What Does Being a Project Manager Require?
Reading: Module 3 Summary: What does being a project manager require?
Graded Quiz: What Does Being a Project Manager Require?

Module 4: Careers in Project Management

Reading: Module 4 Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Careers in Project Management: Overview
Video: Project Management Across Industries
Video: Information Technology Project Management
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Industry-Specific Skills
Video: Path to Becoming a Project Manager
Video: Career Progression in Project Management
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Describe Your Career Path
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Job Hunting and Career Progression Tips
Practice Quiz: Module 4: Careers in Project Management
Reading: Module 4 Summary: Careers in Project Management
Graded Quiz: Careers in Project Management

Module 5: Final Quiz and Final Project

Reading: Module 5 Introduction and Learning Objectives
Practice Quiz: Project Management Fundamentals
Graded Quiz: Project Management Fundamentals
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Peer Review: Final Project: Project Management Job Postings
Reading: Key Takeaways from This Course
Reading: Key Project Management Resources
Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps
Reading: Copyrights and Trademarks

Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

This is a beginner-friendly introduction to project management; therefore, no prior experience is necessary. However, basic communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are recommended.

Project Management Fundamentals

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