Managing Projects
In this 8-hour online course, learners will explore the topic of project management. Learners will learn about the Project Lifecycle, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing a project.
Here are some of the highlights for this course.
No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone
Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone
Take up to 90 days to complete the course
Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature
In this 8-hour online course, learners will explore the topic of project management. Learners will learn about the Project Lifecycle, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing a project.
Review the course curriculum below to see the topics covered.
Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media.
You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.
Before we begin...
Welcome and Micro-credential Information
Hello!
Course Navigation
Learning Objectives
Lesson 1: Learning Objectives
What is Project Management?
What Does a Project Depend On?
What is a Project?
Knowledge Check # 1
What is Project Management?
Project Examples
Key Roles
Key Roles Knowledge Check #2
Sponsor
Knowledge Check #3
Project Management Defined
Project Management Institute
Knowledge Check # 4
Lesson Summary
Lesson 1 Quiz
Lesson 2: Learning Objectives
Lesson 2: Project Life Cycles or Phases
Lesson 2: Project Management Life Cycle... Explained
Lesson 2: Learning Activity
Lesson 2: The Project Life Cycle
Lesson 2: Key Questions
Lesson 2: Check Your Knowledge
Lesson 2: Roadblocks to Success
Lesson 2: Summary
Lesson 2: Quiz
Lesson 3: Learning Objectives
Initiating a Project (Part 1)
Knowledge check
An Idea Plants the Seed
Initiating a Project (Part 2)
Five Steps to Protect Project Initiation
Having a Vision
Internal / External Analysis
Knowledge Check
Learning Activity #1
Triple or Quad Constraint or "Iron Triangle"
Examples: Quality, Cost, and Time
Time
Project Charter
Learning Activity #2
Minimum Requirements
Core Values
Interpersonal Management Methodologies
Lesson 3: Summary
Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4: Learning Objectives
Planning Phase
Project Scope
Scope
Quality Focus
Learning Activity
Benefits and Risk
Consider This
Goals and Objectives
Develop the WBS
RACI
RACI Example
Learning Activity
Lesson Summary
Lesson 4 Quiz
Lesson 5: Learning Objectives
Lesson 5: Phase by Phase (Iterative)
Lesson 5: Implementing/ Executing a Project
Lesson 5: Essential Skills
Lesson 5: Project Leadership
Lesson 5: Learning Activity
Lesson 5: Skills- Balance People and Technical
Lesson 5: Leadership- Character
Lesson 5: Consider This
Lesson 5: Leadership- Action
Lesson 5: Respect
Lesson 5: Interpersonal Relationships
Lesson 5: Daring Greatly
Lesson 5: Communication
Lesson 5: Knowledge Check
Lesson 5: Leadership Requirements
Lesson 5: Check This Out
Lesson 5: Learning Activity
Lesson 5: Summary
Lesson 5 Quiz