Who is this program for?

<text variant="body1">This program is for you: <text variant="body1">· If you want to start or switch to a career in the field of Project Management. <text variant="body1">· If you are interested in the field of project management, just beginning to work with project management tools.

What jobs can I get with project management skills?

<text variant="body1">Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of project management. The project management skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a project manager. This program also prepares you for a variety of entry-level roles that require goal-driven problem-solving and strategic planning. <text variant="body1">These roles include: <text variant="body1">· Project Manager <text variant="body1">· Program Manager <text variant="body1">· Product Manager <text variant="body1">· Change Manager <text variant="body1">· Operations Manager <text variant="body1">· IT Project Manager <text variant="body1">· Construction Project Manager <text variant="body1">· Engineering Project Manager

Will I be able to complete this course online?

This course is completely online. You can access your lessons, readings, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

How long does it take to complete the professional certificate?

It typically takes 4 months to complete the 9 courses. However, some learners may go through the content faster.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Project Management Fundamentals

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Project Management Fundamentals

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

559 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

95%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Gain an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of project management.
Identify and analyze various approaches to project planning for effective execution.
Discuss the value and benefits that a Project Management Office (PMO) can provide to an organization.

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The Project Management Fundamentals course provides a comprehensive overview of essential concepts and skills behind project management, leading you through the role of a project manager. There is a focus on the processes and methodologies used to ensure effective project management as well as different approaches to ensure smooth planning and execution to realize business goals.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Describe the basic concepts and principles of project management • Identify and analyze the different approaches taken to project planning • Discuss the value and benefits that a project management office (PMO) can bring to an organization This is a great way to prepare for the industry-recognized PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam, a global standard in project management certification.

In this module, you will review the pivotal role of a project manager, exploring the responsibilities and skills required to navigate the complexities of project execution. You will then review the foundational principles that guide project management practices, providing you with a solid understanding of the core concepts that drive successful project outcomes.

What's included

11 videos9 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

11 videos Total 62 minutes

Course introduction: Project Management Fundamentals 4 minutes
A day in the life: The evolving role of the project manager 4 minutes
Welcome to Generative AI for everyone 6 minutes
Understanding the Capabilities of Generative AI for Business Functions 9 minutes
Generative AI - Under the hood 8 minutes
The potential pitfalls and shortcomings of GEN AI 6 minutes
What is the role of a project manager? 4 minutes
Project manager leadership skills and competencies 5 minutes
Project management principles and values 5 minutes
Portfolios, programs, and projects 4 minutes
Module summary: Introduction to project management and the PMP 7 minutes

9 readings Total 85 minutes

Course syllabus: Project Management Fundamentals 10 minutes
How to be successful in this course 10 minutes
Generative AI Terminology 10 minutes
Generative AI in Business 10 minutes
External factors in project creation 10 minutes
Career progression for project managers 10 minutes
The 12 project management principles and performance domains 10 minutes
Portfolio, program, and project comparison 10 minutes
Additional resources: Introduction to project management and the PMP 5 minutes

5 assignments Total 90 minutes

General knowledge quiz 15 minutes
Knowledge check: The role of a project manager 15 minutes
Practice stop: Portfolios, programs, and projects 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Project management principles 15 minutes
Module quiz: Introduction to project management and the PMP 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Discussion prompt: What do you hope to learn? 10 minutes

In this module, you will develop the skills to identify and describe the five project management process groups. You will learn how the 49 processes integrate with process groups and be introduced to the concept of analyzing problems so that you can suggest good solutions and contribute to making smart decisions.

What's included

13 videos9 readings9 assignments

13 videos Total 85 minutes

Process-based approach to project management 4 minutes
The tailoring process 7 minutes
Benefits management 5 minutes
Benefits management plan 5 minutes
Subsidiary management plans 6 minutes
Project success measures 6 minutes
What is the project environment? 7 minutes
Governance 7 minutes
Organizational structures 6 minutes
Development approaches 7 minutes
Lifecycle and phase definitions 8 minutes
Iterative and incremental development approaches 6 minutes
Module summary: Project management process groups 9 minutes

9 readings Total 85 minutes

Process-based approach to project management 10 minutes
Project and business documents 10 minutes
Project success and benefits realization 10 minutes
Organizational structure types 10 minutes
Project management office 10 minutes
Considerations for selecting a development approach 10 minutes
Iterative and incremental development approaches with example case studies 10 minutes
Practice stop: Development approach characteristics 10 minutes
Additional resources: Project management process groups 5 minutes

9 assignments Total 180 minutes

Practice stop: Processes and process groups 15 minutes
Activity: Applying the tailoring process 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Project processes and process groups 15 minutes
Activity: Plan assessment 30 minutes
Knowledge check: Project management plan 15 minutes
Knowledge check: The project environment 15 minutes
Activity: Identifying development approaches 30 minutes
Knowledge check: Development approaches 15 minutes
Module quiz: Project management process groups 30 minutes

As you work your way through this module, you will focus on the people involved in a business project and learn how to identify their interests, expectations and how much they can influence the project.

What's included

8 videos6 readings4 assignments

8 videos Total 47 minutes

The sponsor role 6 minutes
Introduction to models, methods, and artifacts 7 minutes
Change models 6 minutes
Commonly used artifacts 4 minutes
What is product management? 6 minutes
Product life cycle intersecting with project management 6 minutes
Product management job roles 7 minutes
Module summary: Project delivery components 5 minutes

6 readings Total 55 minutes

Situational leadership models 10 minutes
Communication models 10 minutes
Motivation models 10 minutes
Common methods 10 minutes
Detailing on commonly used artifacts 10 minutes
Additional resources: Project delivery components 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 105 minutes

Activity: Adapting to change 30 minutes
Knowledge check: Models, methods, and artifacts 15 minutes
Activity: Project management versus product management 30 minutes
Module quiz: Project delivery components 30 minutes

In this module, you will put your skills into practice. You will reflect on the key learning points that you reviewed during the course and complete the final assessment and hands-on activity.

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Frequently asked questions

This program is for you:

· If you want to start or switch to a career in the field of Project Management.

· If you are interested in the field of project management, just beginning to work with project management tools.

You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.

Project managers are skilled and organized professionals who equip their teams with the tools to succeed and evolve through projects. The role of the project manager professional includes planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects. They play a critical role in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting the desired goals and objectives.

Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of project management. The project management skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a project manager. This program also prepares you for a variety of entry-level roles that require goal-driven problem-solving and strategic planning.

These roles include:

· Project Manager

· Program Manager

· Product Manager

· Change Manager

· Operations Manager

· IT Project Manager

· Construction Project Manager

· Engineering Project Manager

Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.

When you complete this Professional Certificate, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of project management and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:

• Motivating people and teams through all phases of a successful project.

• Using predictive, agile and hybrid approaches to determine which way of working is best for each project.

• Highlighting the success of a project and its impact on overall strategic organizational goals.

You’ll also be prepared to take the industry-recognized PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam, a global standard in project management certification.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.