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Rav Ahuja, John Rofrano, Daniel C. Yeomans, Kasie Kyle, Skill-Up EdTech Team, and IBM Skills Network Team

Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of project management. In this program, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and portfolio to have a competitive edge in the job market as an entry-level project manager in as little as 3 months. No prior knowledge or experience required.

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Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of project management. In this program, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and portfolio to have a competitive edge in the job market as an entry-level project manager in as little as 3 months. No prior knowledge or experience required.

Project Managers are the backbone of any organization. They plan, track, and manage projects to successful completion, work cross-functionally to guide team members, manage risks, and create a strong channel of communication amongst stakeholders. The demand for project managers who can lead a project to a successful completion has never been greater in our ever-changing, fast-paced world.

You’ll learn in-demand skills used by professional project managers including the processes and tools needed to set up a project for success, gain a comprehensive understanding of project management concepts, and learn project management methodologies including Agile.

By the end of this program, you’ll have a portfolio of projects to demonstrate your proficiency, including developing project timelines, roles and responsibility matrices, stakeholder management tools, and communications plans. You’ll also unlock exclusive access to career support resources and a Professional Certificate from IBM to help you in your job search.

In addition, this program is designed to help you prepare for attaining project management certifications such as the CAPM certification from PMI.

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Seven courses

Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

(6 hours)
To navigate today’s complex work environments, organizations divide work into projects. Project management provides a structured approach to plan and manage projects to achieve on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery.

Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

(0 hours)
Every project has risk. If risk occurs, the project team moves into a reactive mode, potentially leading to project failure. As a project manager, you must be vigilant and constantly evaluate and mitigate potential risks. This course introduces you to the compelling art of risk management throughout the project lifecycle while using information-sharing techniques to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned.

Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

Project management is a highly valued skill that provides a structured approach to managing projects. Communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills are core to any project manager's success. This course is intended for anyone interested in project management, be it a beginner or an experienced professional looking to switch or advance their career in project management.

Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

(0 hours)
Get started with Agile Development and Scrum with this self-paced introductory course! After successfully completing this course, you will be able to embrace the Agile concepts of adaptive planning, iterative development, and continuous improvement. You will look at Scrum as a framework and learn how to apply it alongside Agile.

Project Management Capstone

(0 hours)
This capstone project course will give you the chance to practice the work that project managers do in real life when managing projects. You will assume the role of a project manager and gain hands-on experience managing a project from start to finish.

Practice Exam for CAPM Certification

(0 hours)
Are you ready to ace the CAPM Exam? This course provides insight into the exam format, duration, coverage, and objectives. You'll gain a clear understanding of the exam’s key topics, ensuring you maximize your study efforts.

Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

(0 hours)
The demand for project managers is rising across industries. This course will help you understand the role of a project manager and potential roles that require project management skills. You will also get started with critical career support activities, including job search, building a portfolio, drafting an elevator pitch, resume, and cover letter, interview preparation, the interview experience, and next steps when the interview is complete.

Learning objectives

  • Master the most up-to-date concepts, tools, principles, and language project managers use in their daily roles.
  • Track and manage projects, including addressing difficult client situations and how activities shift throughout the project management lifecycle.
  • Incorporate agile concepts of adaptive planning, iterative development, and continuous improvement leading to early deliveries and customer value.
  • Apply your skills to projects and build a portfolio that showcases your proficiency to employers while preparing for the capm certification exam.

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