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

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Course Rating & Feedback
Reading: Feedback

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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.

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