Foundations of Project Management
The course covers essential definitions and concepts that will help improve your project management methodology, and it brushes you up on project management lingo. The course serves as a quick introduction to the world of project management and also
Overview
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This course includes:
- 4+ hours of on-demand video
- 11 modules
- Core level
- Direct access/chat with the instructor
- 100% self-paced online
- Many downloadable resources
- Shareable certificate of completion
Project management is growing at an immense rate, that despite the job market uncertainties brought about by the 4th industrial revolution. The Project Management Institute (PMI), probably the most recognized authority on project management worldwide, estimates that job growth in the project management industry will be a staggering 33% or 22 million jobs by 2027. If you are still researching your future career path, stop here, project management education is certain to secure you with a good future career packed with growth opportunities, and top it all off it is one of the highest-earning jobs out there.
This course will cover essential definitions and concepts that will help improve your personal project management methodology, and it will brush you up on project management lingo. We will also be looking at the importance of a phased approach to project planning. The course provides some insight into the various common organizational structures and how these structures influence your role and authority as a project manager in an organization.
Skills You Will Gain
PDU
Professional Development Units
Project Management
Project Manager Training
Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)
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A complete and detailed overview of project management.
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Sound fundamental project management knowledge.
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A wealth of practical advice on effectively implementing project management processes.
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What distinguishes the best project managers from the rest.
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How and why planning projects in phases is so important and how it can help you improve your ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
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Be able to define project management processes and know where they fit into the grand scheme of things.
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Know how an organization’s corporate structure influences a project.
Prerequisites
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None
Who Should Attend
- Project administrators, clerks, and expediters looking to take the next step and transition into project management.
- Aspiring project managers looking to kick start their careers in one of the fastest-growing professions in the world.
- Beginner project managers looking for a comprehensive overview of project management.
- Project managers looking to further develop their skills.
