Who should take a Project Management Knowledge Areas course?

This course is suitable for aspiring project managers, current project managers seeking to enhance their skills, team leaders involved in projects, and anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of project management.

Are there any prerequisites for taking the course?

Yes, This course requires a solid understanding of project management which has been covered in the first course " Project Management Fundamentals" belonging to "PMI-PMP Certification Pre" specialization.

Will I receive a certification upon completion of the course?

Yes, you will receive the course certificate upon completing the videos and quizzes provided in the project management professional course.

Is this course aligned with any certification exam?

Yes. This is part of the PMI-PMP Certification Training Specialization and helps you prepare for the PMP certification exam.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

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.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, 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.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Project Management Knowledge Areas

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Project Management Knowledge Areas

This course is part of PMP Exam Preparation Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

82 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain a comprehensive understanding of various project management processes.
Develop planning and control skills in scope, time, budgeting, and procurement.
Apply quality management and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-impact projects.
Plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively to ensure successful delivery and closure.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Great projects are not created by luck; they are the outcome of structured knowledge and strategic execution. This engaging course takes you through the Project Management Knowledge Areas that form the basis of successful project delivery, all by well-recognized PMI® standards.

You'll learn about project management essentials, including integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource management, communication, risk management, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. The course includes real-world case studies and step-by-step demos that will show you how to create charters, manage change, predict budgets, control schedules, reduce risks, and effectively engage stakeholders. Each lesson goes over essential steps for planning and carrying out tasks. It does this by using tried-and-true models, tools, and methods that will help you lead with conviction and clarity. Whether you're taking this course to get your PMP® certification or to manage projects in the real world, it will teach you how to plan better, communicate better, and produce more consistently. By the end, you'll comprehend project management theory and be able to lead complete projects. Enroll today to become a confident, well-rounded project manager.

Module details

This module covers Project Integration, Scope, Schedule, and Cost Management processes, including pre-project measures, charters, plans, execution, change management, progress monitoring, and project closure. By the end of this module, learners understand project integration, scoping, scheduling, cost management, leading to successful project delivery.

What's included

39 videos6 readings8 assignments

39 videosTotal 188 minutes

Course Introduction5 minutes
Overview of Project Integration Management and Processes 3 minutes
Project Selection and Evaluation Techniques6 minutes
Develop Project Charter8 minutes
Develop Project Management Plan3 minutes
Direct and Manage Project Work7 minutes
Manage Project Knowledge5 minutes
Monitor and Control Project Work8 minutes
Perform Integrated Change Control5 minutes
Project Closure7 minutes
Summary1 minute
Learning Objectives1 minute
Overview of Project Scope Management and Its Processes3 minutes
Plan Scope Management3 minutes
Collect Requirements 7 minutes
Define Scope4 minutes
Create WBS4 minutes
Validate Scope3 minutes
Control Scope 4 minutes
CASE STUDY: Scope Management Challenges 5 minutes
Summary1 minute
Learning Objectives0 minutes
Overview of Project Schedule Management and Process 3 minutes
Plan Schedule Management3 minutes
Define Activities6 minutes
Sequence Activities9 minutes
Estimate Activity Duration10 minutes
Develop Schedule 9 minutes
Critical Path and Float2 minutes
Control Schedule8 minutes
CASE STUDY: Schedule, Cost, and Risk Management3 minutes
Summary1 minute
Learning Objectives0 minutes
Overview of Project Cost Management and Process 2 minutes
Plan Cost Management3 minutes
Estimate Cost8 minutes
Determine Budget 9 minutes
Control Cost12 minutes
Summary1 minute

6 readingsTotal 22 minutes

The Denver International Airport Baggage System Failure – A Lesson in Project Integration Management5 minutes
The Sydney Opera House – A Lesson in Project Scope Management5 minutes
About Case Study1 minute
Understanding Scope Validation and Scope Control in Real Projects5 minutes
About Case Study1 minute
Control Cost Process - Outputs5 minutes

8 assignmentsTotal 72 minutes

Project Integration Essentials6 minutes
Project Work Execution6 minutes
Scope Management Overview6 minutes
Scope Control Processes6 minutes
Project Schedule Management Overview6 minutes
Project Schedule Development6 minutes
Project Cost Management6 minutes
Project Management Fundamentals30 minutes

This module covers project quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management processes. By the end of this module, learners will understand planning to control, mastering project quality, resources, communication, risks, procurements, and stakeholder engagement. Proficiency in applying these principles ensures project success and stakeholder satisfaction.

What's included

49 videos6 readings9 assignments

49 videosTotal 287 minutes

Learning Objectives0 minutes
Overview of Project Quality Management and Process 12 minutes
Plan Quality Management11 minutes
Manage Quality9 minutes
Control Quality11 minutes
CASE STUDY: Quality Challenges6 minutes
Summary1 minute
Learning Objectives0 minutes
Overview of Project Resource Management and Processes 5 minutes
Plan Resource Management7 minutes
Estimate Activity Resources 9 minutes
Acquire Resources8 minutes
Develop Team11 minutes
Manage Team9 minutes
Control Resources5 minutes
CASE STUDY: Resource and Team Management Challenges 6 minutes
Summary1 minute
Learning Objectives1 minute
Overview of Project Communication Management and Processes 4 minutes
Plan Communication Management12 minutes
Manage Communications6 minutes
Monitor Communications5 minutes
CASE STUDY: Communication & Engagement Challenges7 minutes
Summary1 minute
Learning Objectives0 minutes
Overview of Project Risk Management and Processes 6 minutes
Plan Risk Management10 minutes
Identify Risk 9 minutes
Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis 6 minutes
Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis7 minutes
Plan Risk Responses 12 minutes
Implement Risk Responses3 minutes
Monitor Risk 8 minutes
Summary1 minute
Learning Objectives0 minutes
Overview of Project Procurement Management and Processes 3 minutes
Plan Procurement Management 10 minutes
Conduct Procurements15 minutes
Control Procurements 7 minutes
CASE STUDY: Procurement Challenges5 minutes
Summary1 minute
Learning Objectives0 minutes
Overview of Project Stakeholder Management and Processes 3 minutes
Identify Stakeholders8 minutes
Plan Stakeholder Engagement 4 minutes
Manage Stakeholder Engagement6 minutes
Monitor Stakeholder Engagement6 minutes
CASE STUDY: Stakeholder Challenges6 minutes
Summary1 minute

6 readingsTotal 10 minutes

About Case Study1 minute
About Case Study1 minute
About Case Study1 minute
Implementing and Monitoring Risk Responses in Dynamic Projects5 minutes
About Case Study1 minute
About Case Study1 minute

9 assignmentsTotal 68 minutes

Project Quality Management6 minutes
Resource Management Overview6 minutes
Project Resource Management6 minutes
Project Communication Management4 minutes
Proactive Risk Analysis4 minutes
Project Risk Analysis4 minutes
Project Procurement Management4 minutes
Project Stakeholder Management4 minutes
Integrated Project Management 30 minutes

This module provides a comprehensive overview of project management principles, including integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management. By the end of this module, learners will understand the key concepts and techniques for effective project planning, execution, and monitoring, leading to successful outcomes.