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Project, Stakeholder, and Requirements Management Fundamentals

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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

Skills you'll gain

Category: Product Requirements
Category: Kanban Principles
Category: Risk Management
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Product Lifecycle Management
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Communication Planning
Category: Waterfall Methodology
Category: Communication
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Project Coordination
Category: Prioritization
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Milestones (Project Management)
Category: Stakeholder Communications

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Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English

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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

6 videosTotal 37 minutes

Course Introduction3 minutes
Introduction to Predictive Project Management8 minutes
Predictive Project Management Framework: Key Activities6 minutes
Areas of Involvement for Non-Project Managers 7 minutes
Introduction to Adaptive Project Management 7 minutes
The Adaptive Project Management Framework 7 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Course Overview2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Graded Quiz: Project Management Essentials21 minutes
Practice Quiz: The Non-Project Manager in a Predictive/Waterfall Environment 10 minutes
Practice Quiz: The Non-Project Manager in an Adaptive/Agile Environment 10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 36 minutes

Reading: How to Make the Most of this Course2 minutes
Podcast: What is a Project?3 minutes
Reading: Project Management Skills for Non-Project Managers 3 minutes
Lab: Skills Self-Assessment 20 minutes
Activity: Podcast: What's the Value 3 minutes
Reading: Non-Project Manager's Agile Cheat Sheet2 minutes
Podcast: Recap of Project Management Essentials3 minutes

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

9 videosTotal 44 minutes

The Initiating Process Group: Your Involvement6 minutes
Demo: Stakeholder Register Review3 minutes
Demo: Stakeholder Identification: RACI4 minutes
Stakeholder Classification6 minutes
The Executing Process Group: Your Involvement4 minutes
Demo: Communications Management Review3 minutes
Status Reporting5 minutes
Video: Stakeholder Motivational Techniques and Application6 minutes
Stakeholder Engagement Plan6 minutes

2 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Status Reporting5 minutes
Stakeholder Engagement Plan5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Graded Quiz: Stakeholder Management Essentials21 minutes
Practice Quiz: Stakeholder Identification and Classification10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Stakeholder Management and Communications10 minutes

6 pluginsTotal 103 minutes

Reading: Introduction to Stakeholder Management2 minutes
Lab: Develop Stakeholder Register40 minutes
Defining Communication Styles3 minutes
Lab: Assess Your Communication Style15 minutes
Lab: Create a Stakeholder Engagement Plan40 minutes
Podcast: Recap of Stakeholder Management Essentials3 minutes

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

9 videosTotal 63 minutes

Understanding Different Types of Requirements8 minutes
What Is Agile Business Analysis?7 minutes
Requirements Elicitation: Your Role9 minutes
Eliciting Agile Requirements7 minutes
Prioritizing Requirements7 minutes
Generative AI for Project Management 6 minutes
Leveraging the Power of GenAI in Project Management5 minutes
AI in Requirements Elicitation6 minutes
Challenges of GenAI8 minutes

2 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Leveraging the Power of GenAI5 minutes
Advantages and Challenges of GenAI5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Graded Quiz: Requirements Management and Generative AI Applications21 minutes
Practice Quiz: Requirements Elicitation and Management10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Requirements Management and Use of AI10 minutes

6 pluginsTotal 81 minutes

Activity: Podcast: Eliciting Requirements Using Stakeholder Interviews3 minutes
Reading: Elicitation Cheat Sheet4 minutes
Lab: Affinity Charting25 minutes
Reading: Cheat Sheet for GenAI Prompts6 minutes
Lab: Elicit Requirements Using AI40 minutes
Podcast: Recap of Requirements Management and Generative AI Applications3 minutes

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

1 videoTotal 6 minutes

Demo Video: Project Management Tools6 minutes

3 readingsTotal 16 minutes

Final Project Overview5 minutes
Congratulations and Next Steps10 minutes
Team and Acknowledgements1 minute

2 assignmentsTotal 36 minutes

Final Exam: Project, Stakeholder, and Requirements Management30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Common Tools for Managing Project6 minutes

1 app itemTotal 25 minutes

Final Submission: Elicit Requirements and Manage Stakeholders with AI Assistance25 minutes

6 pluginsTotal 90 minutes

Podcast: Tools for Project Management5 minutes
Lab: Building a Gantt Chart and Milestone Chart: SOP Update for Inventory Management15 minutes
Final Project: Elicit Requirements and Manage Stakeholders with AI Assistance60 minutes
Podcast: Course Wrap-Up3 minutes
Course Glossary3 minutes
Reading: Potential Certifications4 minutes

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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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