PJMN065 - Introduction to Project Management

Course Description

This course provides you with hands-on experience in each of the key phases of project management, from mapping out the original idea to planning, leading, and closing a project. This practical course will help you plan, manage, and lead a project effectively.

You will develop mechanisms to stay on track throughout the project and learn how to recruit and lead your team. Enroll as a project team and work on a current or anticipated project to apply your learning in real-time.

Course Outline

In this course, you will:

• Map out the initial project idea and develop a comprehensive project plan
• Learn to create accurate project estimates, schedules, and budgets
• Develop project control mechanisms to keep the project on track
• Prepare strategies to recruit and lead a project team
• Cultivate leadership qualities for high-performance team management
• Master effective communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead a culturally diverse, multi-generational team effectively

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Successfully plan, manage, and lead a project
• Develop a detailed project plan, estimate, schedule, and budget
• Implement project control mechanisms to ensure the project stays on track
• Recruit and lead a high-performing project team
• Demonstrate leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders
• Lead and manage a culturally diverse, multi-generational team

Notes

Required Textbook (additional cost): Horine, Gregory M. (2017). Absolute Beginner's Guide to Project Management. Fourth Edition. Indianapolis: Que Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5675-6