Project Management Fundamentals
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Welcome to the Project Management Fundamentals course!
Welcome to the Project Management Fundamentals course!
The course is designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and skills required to excel in the field of project management. This course will provide you with the essential principles, methodologies, and best practices needed to effectively manage projects of varying sizes and complexities.
Prior experience in project management is not required to enroll in this course, making it suitable for beginners as well as experienced professionals looking to refresh their skills.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of project management.
- Analyze the key updates and enhancements in the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition.
- Understand the difference between project, program, and portfolio management.
- Analyze the role of the Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholders, and Project Governance in Operations Management.
- Identify and describe different types of environments.
The course contains engaging videos, quizzes, case studies, and assessments, that will enrich your learning experience and ensure a thorough understanding of program management fundamentals.
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Foundations of Project Management with PMP® and PMI®
This module covers PMI® certifications, PMBOK® (Sixth and Seventh editions), project lifecycle, process groups, and the project manager's role. By the end of this module, the learner will understand project management principles, tools, and processes, preparing learners for effective project management roles and potential PMP® certification.
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Watch Video Tutorials on Project Management Tools
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Provides practical guidance on using project management tools, enhancing students' technical skills and preparing them for real-world scenarios.
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Project Management Software
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Identify relevant project management tools
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Find video tutorials or online courses on these tools
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Watch the tutorials and follow along with the demonstrations
Read 'The Project Management Body of Knowledge' (PMBOK® Guide)
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Provides a comprehensive overview of project management concepts and best practices, aligning with the course's emphasis on foundational knowledge.
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Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and...
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Purchase or borrow the PMBOK® Guide
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Read the guide in sequence, taking notes on key concepts
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Complete the quizzes and exercises within the guide
Form a Study Group with Fellow Learners
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Engages students in peer-to-peer learning, promoting knowledge sharing, and fostering a supportive learning environment, aligning with the course's emphasis on community building.
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Collaborative Learning
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Reach out to classmates or join online forums
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Establish a regular meeting schedule
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Discuss course materials, share insights, and support each other
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Develop a Project Charter
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Helps students understand the importance of clearly defining project objectives and scope, aligning with the course's focus on project governance and planning.
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Project Charter
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Review the course materials on project charters
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Identify a project idea and gather relevant information
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Create a project charter using the PMBOK® Guide as a template
Take Online Project Management Practice Tests
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Provides targeted practice for students aiming for PMP® or other project management certifications, aligning with the course's focus on professional development.
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Identify reputable online practice tests
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Take practice tests regularly and review your performance
Plan and Execute a Personal Project
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Allows students to apply course concepts to a real-world scenario, reinforcing project management principles and developing practical skills.
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Project Planning
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Identify a project idea that aligns with the course topics
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Develop a project plan using the PMBOK® Guide as a reference
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Execute the project plan, track progress, and manage stakeholders
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Reflect on the project outcomes and lessons learned
Develop a Project Management Resource Kit
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Empowers students to organize and synthesize course materials and external resources, promoting knowledge retention and lifelong learning, aligning with the course's focus on practical implementation.
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Knowledge Base
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Gather resources from the course, online databases, and industry publications
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Categorize and organize the resources in a logical structure
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Create a digital or physical resource kit for future reference
Watch Video Tutorials on Project Management Tools
Show steps
Provides practical guidance on using project management tools, enhancing students' technical skills and preparing them for real-world scenarios.
Browse courses on
Project Management Software
Show steps
- Identify relevant project management tools
- Find video tutorials or online courses on these tools
- Watch the tutorials and follow along with the demonstrations
Read 'The Project Management Body of Knowledge' (PMBOK® Guide)
Show steps
Provides a comprehensive overview of project management concepts and best practices, aligning with the course's emphasis on foundational knowledge.
View
Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Purchase or borrow the PMBOK® Guide
- Read the guide in sequence, taking notes on key concepts
- Complete the quizzes and exercises within the guide
Form a Study Group with Fellow Learners
Show steps
Engages students in peer-to-peer learning, promoting knowledge sharing, and fostering a supportive learning environment, aligning with the course's emphasis on community building.
Browse courses on
Collaborative Learning
Show steps
- Reach out to classmates or join online forums
- Establish a regular meeting schedule
- Discuss course materials, share insights, and support each other
Develop a Project Charter
Show steps
Helps students understand the importance of clearly defining project objectives and scope, aligning with the course's focus on project governance and planning.
Browse courses on
Project Charter
Show steps
- Review the course materials on project charters
- Identify a project idea and gather relevant information
- Create a project charter using the PMBOK® Guide as a template
Take Online Project Management Practice Tests
Show steps
Provides targeted practice for students aiming for PMP® or other project management certifications, aligning with the course's focus on professional development.
Show steps
- Identify reputable online practice tests
- Take practice tests regularly and review your performance
Plan and Execute a Personal Project
Show steps
Allows students to apply course concepts to a real-world scenario, reinforcing project management principles and developing practical skills.
Browse courses on
Project Planning
Show steps
- Identify a project idea that aligns with the course topics
- Develop a project plan using the PMBOK® Guide as a reference
- Execute the project plan, track progress, and manage stakeholders
- Reflect on the project outcomes and lessons learned
Develop a Project Management Resource Kit
Show steps
Empowers students to organize and synthesize course materials and external resources, promoting knowledge retention and lifelong learning, aligning with the course's focus on practical implementation.
Browse courses on
Knowledge Base
Show steps
- Gather resources from the course, online databases, and industry publications
- Categorize and organize the resources in a logical structure
- Create a digital or physical resource kit for future reference
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