Project Resource Management from Pluralsight

Updated to align with the 6th Edition of the PMBOK® Guide, this course describes the importance of resource management, how to estimate required resources, how to acquire, develop, and manage team members, and how to monitor resource utilization.

Updated to align with the 6th Edition of the PMBOK® Guide, this course, Project Resource Management is the eighth course in Pluralsight’s series preparing you for the newest version of the PMP® exam. This course explores many of the processes found in the Project Resource Management knowledge area. First, you'll learn how to plan for resource management. Next, you'll learn how to estimate the resources required to complete project activities. Finally, you'll learn how to acquire, develop, and manage team members, and monitor and control resource utilization throughout the project lifecycle. By the end of this course, you'll be better prepared to manage your project's resources, develop and empower human resources, and ensure the right people, material, and funding are in place to meet project goals.

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Planning Resource Management

Estimating Activity Resources

Acquiring Project Resources

Developing Project Teams

Managing Project Teams

Controlling Project Resources

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Provides an in-depth look at project resource management through the PMBOK® Guide, aligning with industry standards

Led by Casey Ayers, an experienced instructor in project management

Covers essential concepts such as resource planning, estimation, and utilization monitoring

Prepares learners for the PMP® certification exam by aligning with the latest PMBOK® Guide, 6th Edition

Suitable for project managers and project team members seeking to strengthen their resource management skills

May require prior knowledge of project management concepts

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Project Resource Management with these activities:

Refresh Knowledge - Project Resource Management

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Refreshing your knowledge of project resource management will enhance your understanding of the course content and improve your ability to apply it in practical situations.

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Review your notes from previous project management courses
Read articles and blog posts on resource management
Take practice quizzes or mock exams

Review Book - A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK Guide-Sixth Edition

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Reviewing the PMBOK Guide will refresh your knowledge of project management best practices and standards, ensuring a solid foundation for the course.

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Obtain a copy of the book
Skim the table of contents
Review the chapters on project resource management
Take notes on key concepts

Follow Guided Tutorials - PMI Resource Management Webinars

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Following guided tutorials provided by PMI will provide you with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations on resource management techniques, enhancing your practical skills.

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Visit the PMI website
Search for webinars on resource management
Watch the webinars and take notes

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Practice Drills - Resource Allocation Exercises

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Completing practice drills on resource allocation will reinforce your understanding of how to optimize resource utilization and ensure project success.

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Find online resources or textbooks with resource allocation exercises
Solve the exercises and compare your answers with provided solutions
Review your answers and identify areas for improvement

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Learners who complete Project Resource Management will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Construction Manager

Construction managers plan, supervise, and execute construction projects, working closely with architects, engineers, and contractors. Project Resource Management can be helpful in building a foundation for overseeing the thousands of resources used in these projects.

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Project Manager

A manager for a project, typically within construction or information systems, is tasked with planning, supervising, and executing a project. This requires being able to effectively organize, plan, and execute complex systems, so Project Resource Management can be useful in building a foundation to perform these tasks.

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IT Project Manager

These managers typically work in information technology and are responsible for planning and overseeing the completion of software development, systems engineering, network engineering, or other IT related projects. Project Resource Management may be helpful for building a foundation for planning, supervising, and executing these complex projects.

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Human Resources Manager

Human Resource Managers plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization. This may include managing employee benefits, recruiting, and training. Project Resource Management may be helpful in building a foundation for managing the human resources of an organization.

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Financial Manager

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Administrative Services Manager

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Production Manager

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Supply Chain Manager

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Managers oversee the quality of products or services. This may include developing and implementing quality control programs, conducting inspections, and analyzing data. Project Resource Management may be helpful in building a foundation for managing the resources used in these quality assurance programs.

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Operations Manager

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Compliance Manager

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Risk Manager

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Environmental Manager

Environmental managers plan, organize, direct, and control environmental programs for organizations. This may include developing environmental policies, conducting environmental audits, and managing environmental compliance. Project Resource Management may be helpful in building a foundation for managing the resources used in these environmental programs.

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Sustainability Manager

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Safety Manager

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