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Project Management Job Guide: Resume & Interview Preparation

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Get hands-on experience as you step into the role of a project manager, craft a standout resume and portfolio, write compelling cover letters, and ace your interviews with confidence. Learn to respond effectively to various interview questions, apply post-interview strategies, and use salary negotiation tips to position yourself for career success.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Project Management

Skills You Will Learn

  • Question Answering, Job Interviews, Project Manager, Resume, Job Search Strategies

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 14 hours

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • March 14, 2025
About this Course
By completing this course, you'll gain the expertise to excel in project management and position yourself for success in job interviews and real-world projects. 
 
You Will learn: 
 
  • Explain the role of a project manager, career opportunities, roles, titles, responsibilities, and the required skills and competencies. 
  • Build and refine essential career documents like a resume, portfolio, and cover letter tailored to project management roles. 
  • Prepare for various interview question types, including industry-specific, skills-based, and behavioral questions, to improve your interview performance. 
  • Learn the best practices for post-interview strategies, salary negotiation, and positioning yourself for career growth. 
 
Course Overview 
 
The demand for project managers is rising across industries like construction, healthcare, IT, and finance. According to the Project Management Institute's (PMI) most recent Talent Gap report, 2.3 million people will be needed each year to fill all the project management-oriented positions expected to open soon. 
 
The course helps you understand the roles of a project manager and prepares you for interviews for project management opportunities. 
 
You’ll gain insight into salary negotiation techniques, post-interview follow-up, and strategies to increase your chances of securing a project management role. By completing practical exercises, you’ll build a portfolio showcasing your project management capabilities, helping you stand out in the job market. 
 
If you're ready to advance your project management career, enroll today and gain the expertise to manage projects end-to-end while positioning yourself for success! 


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 
Module 1: Building a Foundation
  • Reading: Module 1 Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Video: Role of the Project Manager 
  • Reading: PMI Talent Triangle Skill Overview 
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Project Manager Roles and Skills  
  • Hands-on Lab: Perform Skills' Readiness Check 
  • Video: IBM Project Manager Professional Certificates 
  • Reading: Additional Program Recommendations 
  • Video: Project Management Career Opportunities 
  • Reading: Introduction to Project Management Certifications  
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Project Management as a Career  
  • Reading: The Purpose and Value of a Personal Portfolio  
  • Video: Illustrating a Personal Portfolio  
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Personal Portfolios  
  • Hands-on Lab: Develop a Personal Portfolio 
  • Video: Creating Profiles for Online Sites  
  • Video: Drafting the Elevator Pitch 
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Elevator Pitch 
  • Hands-on Lab: Develop an Elevator Pitch 
  • Summary: Module 1: Building a Foundation 
  • Practice Quiz: Module 1: Building a Foundation 
  • Glossary: Module 1 Building a Foundation 
  • Graded Quiz: Module 1 Building a Foundation 
Module 2: Identifying Jobs, Creating Resumes, and Drafting Cover Letters
  • Reading: Module 2 Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Video: Conducting Company and Industry Research  
  • Reading: Finding Job Postings 
  • Hands-on Lab: Assess Job Postings 
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Conducting Research  
  • Reading: Networking Online and Offline 
  • Video: Working with a Third-Party Recruiter 
  • Video: Drafting a Resume 
  • Reading: Gathering Professional References 
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Developing a Project Management Resume  
  • Hands-on Lab: Draft a Basic Resume 
  • Video: Drafting a Cover Letter 
  • Hands-on Lab: Draft a Cover Letter 
  • Summary: Module 2: Identifying Jobs, Creating Resumes, and Drafting Cover Letters 
  • Practice Quiz: Module 2: Identifying Jobs, Creating Resumes, and Drafting Cover Letters 
  • Glossary: Module 2 Identifying Jobs, Creating Resumes, and Drafting Cover Letters 
  • Graded Quiz: Module 2 Identifying Jobs, Creating Resumes, and Drafting Cover Letters 
Module 3: The Interview Process
  • Reading: Module 3 Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Reading: End-to-End Interview Process 
  • Video: Submitting Your Application  
  • Video: Preparing for the Interview 
  • Reading: Human Resources (HR) Screening 
  • Reading: First Stage Interview Process  
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: The First Stage Interview  
  • Video: Project Manager Mock Interview: The First Round Interview 
  • Reading: Technical Screening  
  • Video: Project Manager Mock Interview: The Technical Interview 
  • Hands-on Lab: Develop Responses to Common Interview Questions 
  • Reading: Final Interview Checklist  
  • Video: Final Interview: Pre-Interview Steps  
  • Reading: The Remote or Virtual Interview 
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Interview Preparation  
  • Video: Attending an Interview  
  • Video: Answering Questions 
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Responding to Questions  
  • Reading: Closing the Interview 
  • Video: Project Manager Mock Interview: The Final Interview 
  • Hands-on Lab: Respond to Questions Using the STAR Technique  
  • Summary: Module 3: The Interview Process 
  • Practice Quiz: Module 3: The Interview Process 
  • Glossary: Module 3 The Interview Process 
  • Graded Quiz: Module 3 The Interview Process 
Module 4: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps  
  • Reading: Module 4 Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Video: Core and Behavioral Interview Questions  
  • Reading: Case Study Questions  
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Interview Questions  
  • Hands-on Lab: Critique Mock Interview Responses 
  • Reading: Other Interview Methods 
  • Video: Trick Questions and Illegal Questions  
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Difficult Questions 
  • Reading: Post-Interview Checklist 
  • Reading: If You Get an Offer 
  • Video: Salary Negotiation  
  • Reading: If You Don’t Get an Offer 
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Job Offers  
  • Reading: Final Course Checklist  
  • Summary: Module 4: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps  
  • Practice Quiz: Module 4: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps  
  • Glossary: Module 4 Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps 
  • Graded Quiz: Module 4 Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps  
Module 5: Final Project, Final Quiz, and Course Wrap-Up
  • Reading: Module 5 introduction and learning objectives 
  • Final Project: Apply for a Project Management Position 
  • Graded Quiz: Final Quiz 
  • Retake Exam 
Module: Course Wrap-Up
  • Course Summary 
  • Congratulations and Next Steps 
  • Thanks from the Course Team 

  • Copyrights and Trademarks 
  • Course Rating & Feedback 
  • Reading: Feedback 

  • Badge 
  • Reading: How to claim your certificate 
  • Reading: Claim your badge here 


Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

No prior project management experience is required. This course suits beginners and practicing project managers looking to enhance their careers. 

Instructors

Dania Kulsum

Technical Specialist

Working at Skill-up technologies as Technical Specialist.

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