This foundational long course introduces you to the full project lifecycle and the core choices that shape delivery: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. You will build practical familiarity with the most commonly used methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid), and map real project activities to process groups so they can justify approach decisions. The course explains the key roles and responsibilities (Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team) and teaches flow-management practices, including WIP limits, backlog hygiene, and dependency identification. You will practice reading timeline artifacts and backlog metrics and translate analysis into focused mitigation notes for stakeholders. The course emphasizes the use of Project Management processes and methodologies to improve predictability and hand off quality.

Project Phases and Methods: From Initiation to Execution

Project Phases and Methods: From Initiation to Execution
This course is part of Advanced Project Management: Asana, Jira, Confluence, and AI Professional Certificate

Instructor: Professionals from the Industry
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What you'll learn
Recognize the five project process groups and give an example activity for each.
Explain core Scrum roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team).
Apply WIP limits to manage workflow on a task board.
Analyze timelines to find dependency bottlenecks and assess related risks.
Skills you'll gain
- Kanban Principles
- Dependency Analysis
- Backlogs
- Waterfall Methodology
- Project Risk Management
- Agile Project Management
- Timelines
- Workflow Management
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Portfolio Management
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Agile Methodology
- Project Schedules
- Stakeholder Communications
- Project Planning
Tools you'll learn
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