Use Basecamp for Project Management

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In this Guided Project, you will:

Create a Basecamp Personal account.

Perform 4 tasks to familiarize yourself with the basic features of the platform.

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Beginner
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only

In this course, we will create our account & user profile and explore four of the key features of Basecamp Personal. Once you complete this project, you will be able to continue using Basecamp for personal and professional project management. “Basecamp is the premier project management + internal communication tool for remote WFH teams worldwide.” Basecamp allows its users to seamlessly collaborate in real-time on a virtual platform. Professional teams that use Basecamp report increased productivity, better organization, and streamlined communication. It offers a wide variety of project management tools including: To-Do lists, automatic check-ins, scheduling, document hosting, and so much more. The platform centralizes work-related notifications which allows its users to stay focused on the task at hand. From executive leadership to individuals, Basecamp gives its users the tools to stay in touch without extra emails, phone calls, and meetings. Basecamp takes your data privacy and protection seriously. If you have questions or concerns regarding how Basecamp handles your data, their full security policy can be accessed here: https://basecamp.com/about/policies/security

Skills you will develop

  • Project Management

  • File Sharing

  • Automated Check-Ins

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Create an account & update profile settings.

  2. Set-up our project, add a to-do list and use stylization features.

  3. Add participants to the project.

  4. Explore, add, and create documents.

  5. Automate a weekly check-in.

How Guided Projects work

Your workspace is a cloud desktop right in your browser, no download required

In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step

Frequently Asked Questions

By purchasing a Guided Project, you'll get everything you need to complete the Guided Project including access to a cloud desktop workspace through your web browser that contains the files and software you need to get started, plus step-by-step video instruction from a subject matter expert.

Because your workspace contains a cloud desktop that is sized for a laptop or desktop computer, Guided Projects are not available on your mobile device.

Guided Project instructors are subject matter experts who have experience in the skill, tool or domain of their project and are passionate about sharing their knowledge to impact millions of learners around the world.

You can download and keep any of your created files from the Guided Project. To do so, you can use the “File Browser” feature while you are accessing your cloud desktop.

Guided Projects are not eligible for refunds. See our full refund policy.

Financial aid is not available for Guided Projects.

Auditing is not available for Guided Projects.

At the top of the page, you can press on the experience level for this Guided Project to view any knowledge prerequisites. For every level of Guided Project, your instructor will walk you through step-by-step.

Yes, everything you need to complete your Guided Project will be available in a cloud desktop that is available in your browser.

You'll learn by doing through completing tasks in a split-screen environment directly in your browser. On the left side of the screen, you'll complete the task in your workspace. On the right side of the screen, you'll watch an instructor walk you through the project, step-by-step.