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There are 4 modules in this course
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.
During the course, you’ll explore the essentials of project initiation, stakeholder engagement, and requirements gathering. Plus, you’ll dive into foundational tools such as stakeholder registers, RACI charts, Gantt charts, communication and engagement plans, Agile frameworks, user stories, and prioritization methods such as MoSCoW and weighted matrices.
Additionally, you’ll look at how generative AI can support requirements elicitation, enhance collaboration, and improve project outcomes. And through videos, AI-powered dialogues and role plays, and labs, you’ll build confidence in identifying stakeholders, documenting and prioritizing requirements, planning projects, and using generative AI to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
If you’re keen to strengthen your project management skills and work more effectively, enroll today!
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
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6 videos•Total 37 minutes
Course Introduction•3 minutes
Introduction to Predictive Project Management•8 minutes
Podcast: Recap of Project Management Essentials•3 minutes
Stakeholder Management Essentials
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
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
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9 videos•Total 44 minutes
The Initiating Process Group: Your Involvement•6 minutes
Demo: Stakeholder Register Review•3 minutes
Demo: Stakeholder Identification: RACI•4 minutes
Stakeholder Classification•6 minutes
The Executing Process Group: Your Involvement•4 minutes
Demo: Communications Management Review•3 minutes
Status Reporting•5 minutes
Video: Stakeholder Motivational Techniques and Application•6 minutes
Stakeholder Engagement Plan•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Status Reporting•5 minutes
Stakeholder Engagement Plan•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 41 minutes
Practice Quiz: Stakeholder Identification and Classification•10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Stakeholder Management and Communications•10 minutes
Reading: Introduction to Stakeholder Management•2 minutes
Lab: Develop Stakeholder Register•40 minutes
Defining Communication Styles•3 minutes
Lab: Assess Your Communication Style•15 minutes
Lab: Create a Stakeholder Engagement Plan•40 minutes
Podcast: Recap of Stakeholder Management Essentials•3 minutes
Requirements Management and Generative AI Applications
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
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 assignments6 plugins
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9 videos•Total 63 minutes
Understanding Different Types of Requirements•8 minutes
What Is Agile Business Analysis?•7 minutes
Requirements Elicitation: Your Role•9 minutes
Eliciting Agile Requirements•7 minutes
Prioritizing Requirements•7 minutes
Generative AI for Project Management •6 minutes
Leveraging the Power of GenAI in Project Management•5 minutes
AI in Requirements Elicitation•6 minutes
Challenges of GenAI•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Leveraging the Power of GenAI•5 minutes
Advantages and Challenges of GenAI•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 41 minutes
Practice Quiz: Requirements Elicitation and Management•10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Requirements Management and Use of AI•10 minutes
Graded Quiz: Requirements Management and Generative AI Applications•21 minutes
6 plugins•Total 81 minutes
Activity: Podcast: Eliciting Requirements Using Stakeholder Interviews•3 minutes
Reading: Elicitation Cheat Sheet•4 minutes
Lab: Affinity Charting•25 minutes
Reading: Cheat Sheet for GenAI Prompts•6 minutes
Lab: Elicit Requirements Using AI•40 minutes
Podcast: Recap of Requirements Management and Generative AI Applications•3 minutes
Final Project, Final Exam, and Course Wrap-Up
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
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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1 video•Total 6 minutes
Demo Video: Project Management Tools•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 16 minutes
Final Project Overview•5 minutes
Congratulations and Next Steps•10 minutes
Team and Acknowledgements•1 minute
2 assignments•Total 36 minutes
Practice Quiz: Common Tools for Managing Project•6 minutes
Final Exam: Project, Stakeholder, and Requirements Management•30 minutes
1 app item•Total 25 minutes
Final Submission: Elicit Requirements and Manage Stakeholders with AI Assistance•25 minutes
6 plugins•Total 90 minutes
Podcast: Tools for Project Management•5 minutes
Lab: Building a Gantt Chart and Milestone Chart: SOP Update for Inventory Management•15 minutes
Final Project: Elicit Requirements and Manage Stakeholders with AI Assistance•60 minutes
Podcast: Course Wrap-Up•3 minutes
Course Glossary•3 minutes
Reading: Potential Certifications•4 minutes
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What will I gain from understanding project, stakeholder, and requirements management?
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.
How do project and stakeholder management skills apply to everyday work?
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.
How can learning project and stakeholder management help my career?
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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