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Joseph Phillips and Robert Hean

Being on a project team can be challenging. You'll need to understand various aspects of project management, why managing stakeholders is so important, how to communicate effectively, what's expected of you, how to manage your time, critically analyze and examine problems, apply emotional intelligence to navigate conflicts, and much more. This course is designed to help you with every aspect of being part of a project team.

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Being on a project team can be challenging. You'll need to understand various aspects of project management, why managing stakeholders is so important, how to communicate effectively, what's expected of you, how to manage your time, critically analyze and examine problems, apply emotional intelligence to navigate conflicts, and much more. This course is designed to help you with every aspect of being part of a project team.

The course covers essential topics like:

  • The main phases of a project's lifecycle and what to expect in each one

  • What a project is and how you fit into it as a team member

  • What is expected of project team members

  • What is expected of project managers

  • How to manage your time effectively

  • Applying critical thinking skills to projects

  • The role of emotional intelligence in project management

  • and much more

If you are utilizing this course for your PMI credential, the Professional Development Unit (PDUs) breakdown is:

  • Ways of Working: 4 PDUs

  • Power Skills: 4 PDUs

  • Business Acumen: 4 PDUs

Each section explores these topics to give you a solid understanding of each one and how you can use them to be a successful project team member. Your instructors have years of experience, both as project team members and project managers, and will show you how to be successful on a project.

We're looking forward to seeing you in the first lecture soon.

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Learning objectives

  • Identify the main phases of project work and how a team member fits into them
  • Understand the role of a project team member
  • Understand the role of a project manager
  • What to expect when being on a project team
  • How to improve your communication skills
  • The importance of emotional intelligence when working on a project

Syllabus

Introduction
Welcome to the Course!
Participants will demonstrate effective project team behaviors: active contribution, attentive listening, information sharing, respect, flexibility, consistent delivery, time management, leadership, m
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Section Introduction
Actively Contributes
Listens Attentively
Shares Relevant Information
Respects Others
Remains Flexible
Delivers Consistently
Steadfast in Accountability
Manages Time Effectively
Leads by Example
Motivates Others
Understands Stakeholder Needs
Continuously Seeks to Improve
Section Conclusion

This quiz comprises ten questions assessing your understanding of effective team behavior in project settings. Explore topics such as communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and leadership styles.

Participants will understand the nature of projects: defining them, recognizing their uniqueness, temporary nature, role in driving change, and enabling business value.
Definition of a Project
Projects Create
Projects are Unique
Different Types of Projects
Projects are Temporary
Projects Drive Change
Projects Enable Business Value

This quiz features ten questions assessing your comprehension of what constitutes a project. Explore topics such as project definition, objectives, scope, stakeholders, and deliverables.

Participants will grasp project management essentials: understanding process groups, progressive elaboration, overview of predictive and Agile approaches, and application areas in project management.
Project Management Process Groups
Typical Project Management
Progressive Elaboration
Project Management Application Areas
Predictive Projects Overview
Agile Projects Overview
Useful Characteristics of Predictive Projects
Useful Characteristics of Agile Projects

This quiz comprises ten questions assessing your understanding of project management fundamentals. Explore topics such as the definition of a project, what projects create, how projects drive change, and how projects enable business value, emphasizing key principles and practices.

Participants will comprehend project operations, including phases, goals, constraints, team formation, roles, responsibilities, methodologies.
Structured Phases
Specific Goals
Defined Constraints
Team Formation
Roles and Responsibilities
Goal Clarification
Project Management Methodologies
Portfolios, Programs, and Projects

This quiz includes ten questions assessing your understanding of project operations. Explore topics such as project management process groups, progressive elaboration, application areas, and predictive and Agile project characteristics, emphasizing key processes and methodologies.

Participants will understand the project management life cycle, encompassing phases from initiation to closure, emphasizing key activities and deliverables at each stage.
Intro to the Project Management Life Cycle
Examples of the Project Management Life Cycle
Strategic Team Formation
Optimizing Quality Assurance
Comprehensive Risk Management
Navigating Change Management
Documentation Strategies
Post-Implementation Review
Systematic Archiving Approaches

This quiz features ten questions assessing your understanding of the project management life cycle. Explore phases such as initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closing, focusing on key activities and deliverables.

Participants will define project purpose, goals, and objectives during the initiating phase, ensuring clarity and alignment with stakeholder expectations and organizational objectives.
Overview of Initiating
Defining the Project – Purpose, Goals, Objectives
Identifying Stakeholders and Their Interests
How Projects Can Be Initiated
Who Initiates a Project?
Conducting a Feasibility Analysis
Developing the Business Case
Generating the Project Charter
Creating the Project Team
Performing Kickoff Calls

This quiz comprises ten questions assessing your understanding of the initiating phase in project management. Explore topics such as project charter development, stakeholder identification, initial scope definition, and feasibility analysis.

Participants will plan projects by defining scope, deliverables, and constraints, and create project plans detailing tasks, timelines, and resource requirements to ensure successful project execution.
Overview of Planning
Define the Project – Scope, Deliverables, Constraints
Create a Project Plan – Tasks, Timelines, Resources
Different Ways of Planning
Developing a Budget
Allocating Resources
Planning for Risk
Organizing Risk Management Strategies
Projecting Assumptions and Constraints
Shaping Work Breakdown Structures
Framing Task Dependencies
Defining the Critical Path

This quiz includes ten questions assessing your understanding of the planning phase in project management. Explore topics such as scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.

Participants will execute projects by implementing plans, coordinating teams, addressing issues and risks, and managing resources effectively to achieve project goals on schedule and within budget.
Overview of Executing
Implementing the Project Plan

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Appropriately considers the roles of project managers and team members
Develops emotional intelligence and conflict management skills, which are crucial for successful project teamwork
Provides a comprehensive understanding of project management fundamentals
Incorporates topics like stakeholder management and communication skills
Introduces concepts like feasibility analysis and project charters for better project initiation
Delves into project planning, including scope definition, scheduling, and budgeting

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