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Project Management Essentials

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Project Management Essentials

Instructor: Morris Thomas

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,127 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

97%

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,127 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Learn how to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and clients
Develop leadership skills to form, lead and manage a team
Develop a comprehensive project plan to include timelines, resource allocation and milestones
Learn technical skills in becoming proficient in selecting the appropriate project management software and tools to manage a project

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Project Management Software

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There are 3 modules in this course

This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of project management principles, methodologies, and best practice. The Project Management Essentials course is designed for professionals at various career stages, from beginners to those seeking a refresher. The course equips learners with a foundational understanding of the key elements of project management. By the end of this course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices, setting the stage for application in their professional settings and further exploration and specialization in this dynamic field.

Module details

In this module, we will delve into project management, its importance, and why it is global in nature as both a profession and a certification that helps companies deliver business results. We will explore the three sides of the Project Management Institute Talent Triangle, and the role it plays in delivering a project.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments1 peer review2 discussion prompts

2 videosTotal 12 minutes

Course Introduction5 minutes
The Project Management Talent Triangle7 minutes

1 readingTotal 15 minutes

Value of Project Management15 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Project Management Essentials15 minutes
Let's Practice: Project Management Essentials30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Project Management 60 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 25 minutes

Introduce Yourself!10 minutes
Project Management Overview15 minutes

In this module we will explore project process groups, life cycles, and phases. We will review different types of lifecycles and how to select the most suitable lifecycle for the context of a project. Next, we will examine the project manger’s role of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 21 minutes

Project Management: Process Groups, Lifecycles, & Phases7 minutes
Project Management: Initiating & Planning6 minutes
Project Management: Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing7 minutes

1 readingTotal 60 minutes

Project Management Essentials60 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Process Groups, Phases, & Lifecycles 30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Project Management Process Groups, Lifecycles, and Phases60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 60 minutes

Process Groups, Lifecycles, & Phases60 minutes

In this module we will define the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), explore key terms used in project management and identify tools and techniques used to effectively manage and deliver projects across various domains and industries.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 25 minutes

Defining Project Key Terms, Part 17 minutes
Defining Project Key Terms, Part 28 minutes
Defining Project Key Terms, Part 39 minutes
You Did It!1 minute

1 readingTotal 15 minutes

Project Management Tools & Techniques 15 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Project Management Terms, Tools and Tactics30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Project Management Key Terms60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 60 minutes

Applying Key Project Management Terms, Tools, and Tactics60 minutes

Instructor

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Morris Thomas

Howard University

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Howard University

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Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

Course was very detailed. It would be great to have templates for the assignments so we can input the information and edit as needed.

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

it was greate it really give me a an overview of what the projectmanagement look like at the same time it gives me idea of how to do because of the task that is included in the course

Reviewed on May 6, 2024

This is a beginners course. And as a beginners course, it lives up to the expectation to build fundamentals you need to know as a to-be-PM. Well Done!

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