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