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There are 6 modules in this course
This foundational long course introduces you to the full project lifecycle and the core choices that shape delivery: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. You will build practical familiarity with the most commonly used methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid), and map real project activities to process groups so they can justify approach decisions. The course explains the key roles and responsibilities (Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team) and teaches flow-management practices, including WIP limits, backlog hygiene, and dependency identification. You will practice reading timeline artifacts and backlog metrics and translate analysis into focused mitigation notes for stakeholders. The course emphasizes the use of Project Management processes and methodologies to improve predictability and hand off quality.
"PM Phases: Initiate, Plan, and Execute" is an introductory module for aspiring project managers that provides a framework for success. It addresses common project failures, like unclear objectives and poor planning, by teaching structured methodologies.
Through real-world case studies and hands-on activities, you will learn to create a Project Charter, define phase-gate criteria, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks. This module equips you to confidently guide projects from concept to completion, ensuring they stay on track and aligned with strategic goals. You will build a solid foundation for predictable and successful project delivery from the start.
What's included
4 videos3 readings4 assignments
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4 videos•Total 24 minutes
Why Planning Matters: The Sydney Light Rail Case•4 minutes
How to Draft a Project Charter•10 minutes
Why Execution Fails: The Wipro vs. National Grid Lawsuit•4 minutes
How to Create a Simple Status Report•7 minutes
3 readings•Total 21 minutes
Course Overview: The Five Process Groups•7 minutes
What are the Execution and Monitoring and Controlling Phases?•8 minutes
The Final Step: The Closing Process Group•6 minutes
4 assignments•Total 75 minutes
Project Framework Charter•30 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Drafting a Mini Project Charter•20 minutes
Knowledge Check: Initiating and Planning Concepts•5 minutes
"Scrum: Understand Core Project Roles" is a beginner-level module for anyone working in an Agile environment. Success in today's workplace hinges on clear roles and seamless collaboration. This module demystifies the three core Scrum roles—the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team—by providing practical definitions of what each role does and how they contribute to a project. Through real-world case studies from companies like Spotify and Netflix, you will learn how these roles interact to deliver value. This module provides the foundational knowledge to navigate Agile projects confidently, ensuring everyone understands their responsibilities and collaborates effectively.
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4 videos2 readings3 assignments
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4 videos•Total 23 minutes
The Foundation of Scrum: Roles and Responsibilities•6 minutes
How-To: Prioritize a Product Backlog•7 minutes
The Scrum Master: A Servant Leader's Day in the Life•5 minutes
From "To-Do" to "Done": The Development team in Action•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 12 minutes
The Three Pillars & The Product Owner's Playbook•5 minutes
The Development Team: From "To-Do" to "Done"•7 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Onboarding Wiki Contribution•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Role Scenarios•5 minutes
Manage Your Project Flow with WIP Limits
Module 3•2 hours to complete
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Are your projects slowed down by too many "in-progress" tasks? The module "Manage Your Project Flow with WIP Limits" is for project managers and team leads who want to achieve focused, predictable success. It teaches a powerful concept: To speed up projects, you should intentionally do less at once. You will learn to set Work-in-Progress (WIP) limits, creating a "pull system" where new tasks begin only when capacity allows. Through hands-on labs, you will master visualizing your workflow, spotting bottlenecks, and using key metrics, enabling you to reduce task completion times and improve team productivity.
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4 videos2 readings4 assignments
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4 videos•Total 25 minutes
A Tale of Two Teams: The Power of Finishing•7 minutes
The Core Metrics: Understanding Cycle Time and Throughput•6 minutes
From Push to Pull: Unlocking a Smoother Workflow•5 minutes
Communicating WIP Limits: From Resistance to Buy-In•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 22 minutes
The Anatomy and Rules of a Pull System•12 minutes
The Anatomy and Rules of a Pull System•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Flow Control Strategy Project•30 minutes
Calculate and Justify Your First WIP Limit•25 minutes
Scenario-based Knowledge Check•10 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Design Your Pull Criteria•25 minutes
Analyze Timelines: Conquer Project Bottlenecks
Module 4•2 hours to complete
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In the "Analyze Timelines: Conquer Project Bottlenecks" module, project managers and team leads learn to deliver projects on time by proactively preventing delays. This entry-level module teaches a systematic process to find and fix hidden bottlenecks before they derail your schedule. Using familiar tools, you will practice analyzing risks, choosing mitigation strategies, and communicating your solutions through scenario-driven assignments. You will gain the foundational skills to stop firefighting, maintain stakeholder trust, and ensure effective schedule control. Master the art of on-time delivery and turn reactive problem-solving into proactive leadership right from the start.
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5 videos3 readings5 assignments
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5 videos•Total 24 minutes
What Proactive Analysis Looks Like: The MYOB Case Study?•5 minutes
How to Use Filters to Find Bottlenecks?•5 minutes
How to Choose the Right Mitigation Strategy?•5 minutes
Why Clear Communication Builds Trust: The Go-Ahead Group?•4 minutes
How to Draft a Professional Mitigation Memo?•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 15 minutes
The Language of the Timeline: CPM and Dependencies•5 minutes
The Strategist's Toolkit: Your Guide to Risk Mitigation•5 minutes
The Leader's Playbook: How to Escalate and Document•5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Choosing Your Strategy•10 minutes
Automate and Analyze Project Backlogs Fast
Module 5•2 hours to complete
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"Automate and Analyze Project Backlogs Fast" is for project coordinators and team leads who want to proactively manage workflow. You will learn to interpret key Agile reports, like the Cumulative Flow Diagram, to spot bottlenecks and scope creep before they cause delays. You will then act on these insights by building simple, powerful automation rules in Jira. Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll use conditional logic to automatically escalate critical tasks and notify stakeholders. Gain the skills to enhance accountability and use data-driven automation to keep your projects running smoothly and predictably.
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4 videos2 readings5 assignments
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4 videos•Total 29 minutes
The Widening Band•7 minutes
Reading the Signs: Step-by-Step CFD Analysis•7 minutes
The Bug That Slipped Through•7 minutes
Building an Escalation Rule in Jira•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 13 minutes
Your Backlog’s Health Report: Key Metrics•7 minutes
The Anatomy of an Automation Rule•6 minutes
5 assignments•Total 80 minutes
Backlog Analysis and Automation Plan•25 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Spot the Trend in the CFD•25 minutes
Practice Quiz•5 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Design Your First Automation Rule•20 minutes
Automation Rule Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Choose Best Project Management Methods
Module 6•2 hours to complete
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"Choose Best Project Management Methods" is designed for new and aspiring project managers. This module teaches you to move beyond guesswork and make data-driven decisions on whether a predictive (Waterfall) or adaptive (Agile) approach is the best fit for your projects. Through hands-on activities, you will use a decision matrix to score your options systematically. You will also learn to translate your analysis into a persuasive recommendation to gain stakeholder buy-in. By the end, you'll have the practical skills to select the optimal project management framework, setting your projects up for success from day one.
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5 videos4 readings5 assignments
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5 videos•Total 32 minutes
Why Methodology Matters: The VCF Failure?•8 minutes
How to Spot Project Goals and Constraints?•6 minutes
Why a Systematic Choice Beats a Guess?•5 minutes
Why Your Analysis Isn't Enough: The Art of the Pitch?•5 minutes
From Analysis to Alignment: The Strategic View•8 minutes
4 readings•Total 16 minutes
The Spectrum of Project Management: From Predictive to Adaptive•4 minutes
Introduction: Why We Use a Decision Matrix•3 minutes
How to Build and Use a Decision Matrix•4 minutes
How to Present Your Recommendation•5 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
Project: Decision Matrix and Recommendation Brief•30 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Identifying Constraints in a Project Brief•10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Methodologies and Constraints•10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Interpreting the Matrix•10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Framing Your Pitch•10 minutes
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Is Project Phases and Methods: From Initiation to Execution suitable for people new to project management?
This course is designed as a foundational long course within an advanced program. You do not require formal PM certification to start, but an interest in practical, tool-based workflows will help you get the most from the exercises.
Do I need Agile experience to take this course?
No. The course introduces Agile concepts at an introductory level with worked examples and templates.
What tools or software concepts will this course use?
The course uses common task- and timeline-management concepts found in tools like Asana and Jira, spreadsheet modeling for timeline/risk analysis, and simple automation-rule logic. No specific coding skills are required.
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