Ready to fire up your project management, business communication, requirements elicitation, and stakeholder engagement skills? This course is ideal for non-project management professionals who need these skills to be successful in their jobs. It is beneficial for roles such as business managers, operations managers, team leads, business analysts, systems analysts, systems architects, solution architects, management consultants, and a variety of other business or IT professionals, or those aspiring to start careers in these fields.
Project, Stakeholder, and Requirements Management
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Beginner level
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Ideal for non-project management professionals to help develop key project management skills and be more successful in their business or IT roles
Job-ready skills in project, stakeholder, and requirements management, including key tools such as user stories, RACI charts, and Agile frameworks
Identify stakeholders, analyze them, and apply effective communication and stakeholder engagement strategies; Elicit, document, & manage requirements
Leverage generative AI tools to support project management, stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering
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November 2025
Assessments
11 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the core principles of project management. You will explore both predictive (Waterfall) and adaptive (Agile) frameworks, understanding how each approach structures project work and where non-project managers contribute most effectively. You'll learn to identify your touchpoints in project lifecycles, strengthen essential project management skills, and appreciate how managers in any function can enable team success. This module sets the foundation for effectively collaborating in projects, regardless of industry or methodology.
What's included
6 videos1 reading3 assignments7 plugins
This module introduces the essential concepts and practices of stakeholder management, tailored for both project managers and professionals involved in projects. You will explore key tools and techniques to identify, classify, and manage stakeholders effectively, while also understanding their role in project initiation and execution. Through this module, you will gain practical skills in stakeholder analysis, communications planning, and engagement strategies to drive project success.
What's included
9 videos2 readings3 assignments6 plugins
This module introduces the fundamentals of requirements gathering and management, highlighting the role of both traditional and Agile approaches. You will explore different requirement types, elicitation techniques, and prioritization methods, while understanding how non-project managers contribute to the process. The module also demonstrates how generative AI tools can enhance requirements elicitation, documentation, and management, offering practical hands-on experience to apply these concepts.
What's included
9 videos2 readings3 assignments7 plugins
This module integrates key course concepts with practical project management tools. You will learn to use Gantt charts, milestone charts, and Kanban boards to plan, track, and manage projects effectively, gaining hands-on experience through guided demos and a lab. Finally, you will work on a project to apply AI-assisted techniques to elicit requirements, engage stakeholders, and manage project deliverables in a realistic business scenario. The course concludes with a final assessment and wrap-up resources, including certification guidance for CompTIA Project+, PMI-CAPM, and PMI-ACP, to support continued professional development.
What's included
1 video3 readings2 assignments1 app item6 plugins
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You’ll learn how to plan and coordinate work more effectively, communicate with clarity, and align goals with stakeholder expectations—skills that are essential for managing any kind of initiative successfully.
These skills help you bring structure and focus to your daily responsibilities. Whether you’re managing a team, coordinating with clients, or supporting business goals, they enable you to deliver outcomes that meet real needs.
Strong project and stakeholder management skills show employers you can plan, prioritize, and lead initiatives effectively. They’re valuable across industries—from business operations to marketing, IT, and beyond—helping you take on greater responsibility and advance in your role.
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