Course Summary
Learn the basics of project management and gain the skills needed to successfully lead a project team from start to finish.Key Learning Points
- Understand the fundamentals of project management, including project scope, time management, and risk management.
- Develop skills in leading project teams and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
- Learn how to manage project budgets, resources, and schedules to ensure successful project completion.
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deep understanding of project management fundamentals and best practices.
- Learn to lead project teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Gain the skills needed to manage project budgets, resources, and schedules to ensure successful project completion.
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience is required.
- Access to a computer with an internet connection is needed.
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and quizzes
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- Agile Project Management
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- Project Management for Business Professionals
Related Books
Description
This course combines the essential elements of Project Management and Team Leadership into one course. Through class engagement and reflection, you will acquire further understanding of the responsibilities of leadership and become better prepared to apply this knowledge to the project environment.
Knowledge
- Understand the stages of the project cycle
- Monitor project activities and assess progress
- Communicate proficiently to report project status
- Develop and strengthen high performance teams
Outline
- Foundational Project Management Elements
- Introduction
- 1.1 What is a Project?
- 1.2 Scope
- 1.3 Planning and Scheduling
- 1.4 Stakeholder Analysis
- About this Course
- Please Take this Survey
- Project Management (General Links)
- Module 1 Lecture Slides
- Stakeholder Management
- Foundational Project Management Elements
- The WBS
- 2.1 Planning
- 2.2 Planning and the WBS, Part 1
- 2.3 Planning and the WBS, Part 2
- Module 2 Lecture Slides
- WBS
- The WBS
- Planning and Scheduling
- 3.1 Planning and Scheduling
- 3.2 Constructing a Schedule
- Module 3 Lecture Slides
- Planning and Scheduling
- Project Leadership, Teamwork, and Dealing with Difficult People
- 4.1 Planning Human Resources
- 4.2 Assembling the Team
- 4.3 Leading and Managing the Team
- 4.4 Monitoring and Controlling
- 4.5 Closing a Project
- 4.6 Project Teamwork Part 1
- 4.7 Project Teamwork Part 2
- 4.8 Project Teamwork Part 3
- 4.9 Working with Difficult People Part 1
- 4.10 Working with Difficult People Part 2
- 4.11 Working with Difficult People Part 3
- Project Leadership Slides
- What Happens When You Add More People to a Project?
- When Communication Goes South (a Humorous Take)
- The Skill of Persuasion
- Project Teamwork Slides
- Working with Difficult People Slides
- Course Wrap-Up
- End of Course Survey
- Module 4
Summary of User Reviews
The Project Management Basics course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users have found the course to be informative and easy to follow. The course covers the fundamentals of project management and provides practical tools and techniques to apply in real-world scenarios.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course provides practical tools and techniques to apply in real-world scenarios.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative content
- Easy to follow
- Practical tools and techniques provided
- Flexible schedule
- Great for beginners
Cons from User Reviews
- Lack of advanced concepts
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Not enough real-world examples
- Too basic for experienced project managers
Rob Stone, PMP, M.Ed.
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