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Project Management Fundamentals

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Project Management Fundamentals

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

350 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 week at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Project management foundations, key roles, business value, stakeholder needs, organizational structures, and PMO models.

  • Predictive, adaptive, Agile, and hybrid project life cycles and selecting the right approach for different project needs.

  • Project planning, dependencies, scope, resources, costs, quality, risks, and communication through practical activities.

  • Responsible AI concepts for project data and decision-making through practical assisted project management scenarios.

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There are 9 modules in this course

Explore the fundamentals of project management, including projects, programs, portfolios, and their role in delivering organizational value. Understand key project roles, responsibilities, and the factors that contribute to project success.

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7 videos5 readings1 assignment

Discover how stakeholders, organizational structures, and environmental factors influence project decisions and outcomes. Learn to identify stakeholder expectations, assess project environments, and navigate conflicting priorities.

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5 videos5 readings1 assignment

Explore how organizational policies, process assets, and Project Management Offices (PMOs) support project delivery. Understand different PMO models, external business influences, and strategies for working within organizational constraints.

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4 videos5 readings1 assignment

Understand the project life cycle and explore predictive, adaptive, and hybrid project management approaches. Learn to compare delivery methods and select an appropriate approach based on project requirements and context.

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4 videos4 readings1 assignment

Learn how to assess project needs, identify critical planning information, and develop an integrated project management plan. Explore task dependencies, planning gaps, and techniques for maintaining effective project plans.

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4 videos4 readings1 assignment

Explore essential project management concepts, including scope, milestones, resources, cost estimation, quality, and risk management. Learn how communication, collaboration, and stakeholder negotiation support informed project decisions.

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5 videos4 readings1 assignment

Understand the key project management focus areas: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Explore how these interconnected activities help project managers coordinate work, monitor progress, and achieve project objectives.

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5 videos5 readings1 assignment

Discover how artificial intelligence can support project planning, analysis, and decision-making. Learn to evaluate project data, identify potential risks in AI-generated outputs, and apply AI responsibly in project management.

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3 videos4 readings1 assignment

Consolidate your project management knowledge, access bonus learning resources, and complete the final course assessment. Reflect on your progress and explore how to apply your new skills to real-world project management challenges.

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2 readings1 assignment

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