Project Management Essentials
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What you'll learn
Learn how to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and clients
Develop leadership skills to form, lead and manage a team
Develop a comprehensive project plan to include timelines, resource allocation and milestones
Learn technical skills in becoming proficient in selecting the appropriate project management software and tools to manage a project
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There are 3 modules in this course
This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of project management principles, methodologies, and best practice. The Project Management Essentials course is designed for professionals at various career stages, from beginners to those seeking a refresher. The course equips learners with a foundational understanding of the key elements of project management. By the end of this course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices, setting the stage for application in their professional settings and further exploration and specialization in this dynamic field.
In this module, we will delve into project management, its importance, and why it is global in nature as both a profession and a certification that helps companies deliver business results. We will explore the three sides of the Project Management Institute Talent Triangle, and the role it plays in delivering a project.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments1 peer review2 discussion prompts
2 videos•Total 12 minutes
- Course Introduction•5 minutes
- The Project Management Talent Triangle•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Value of Project Management•15 minutes
2 assignments•Total 45 minutes
- Let's Practice: Project Management Essentials•30 minutes
- Project Management Essentials•15 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
- Project Management •60 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 25 minutes
- Introduce Yourself!•10 minutes
- Project Management Overview•15 minutes
In this module we will explore project process groups, life cycles, and phases. We will review different types of lifecycles and how to select the most suitable lifecycle for the context of a project. Next, we will examine the project manger’s role of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
3 videos•Total 21 minutes
- Project Management: Process Groups, Lifecycles, & Phases•7 minutes
- Project Management: Initiating & Planning•6 minutes
- Project Management: Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
- Project Management Essentials•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Process Groups, Phases, & Lifecycles •30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
- Project Management Process Groups, Lifecycles, and Phases•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 60 minutes
- Process Groups, Lifecycles, & Phases•60 minutes
In this module we will define the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), explore key terms used in project management and identify tools and techniques used to effectively manage and deliver projects across various domains and industries.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
4 videos•Total 25 minutes
- Defining Project Key Terms, Part 1•7 minutes
- Defining Project Key Terms, Part 2•8 minutes
- Defining Project Key Terms, Part 3•9 minutes
- You Did It!•1 minute
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Project Management Tools & Techniques •15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Project Management Terms, Tools and Tactics•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
- Project Management Key Terms•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 60 minutes
- Applying Key Project Management Terms, Tools, and Tactics•60 minutes
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Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025
it was greate it really give me a an overview of what the projectmanagement look like at the same time it gives me idea of how to do because of the task that is included in the course
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Acho um curso muito útil e interessante principalmente, porque não tinha nenhum conhecimento de gestão de projectos e é uma boa ferramenta para principiantes ao tema.
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
This is a beginners course. And as a beginners course, it lives up to the expectation to build fundamentals you need to know as a to-be-PM. Well Done!
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