Projects are being used more often in the public and private sectors to create value in a variety of ways. Numerous industries conduct projects; others, like the software and construction sectors, rely nearly exclusively on them. There is no such thing as a “typical” project; they can involve anything from planning events to putting in new IT systems, establishing new policies or procedures, moving offices, starting new branches, managing disasters, launching new goods or services, starting marketing campaigns, or even competing for large client contracts. Occasionally, consulting might also take the shape of a project.
This introductory course covers the fundamentals of project management as well as tools and approaches for developing project management skills and managing successful projects. Acquiring this fundamental knowledge of project management will assist you in creating effective strategy, managing and organising tasks and lead you to successfully completing small-to-complex projects. Additionally, you will learn from experts in the field and real-life examples, that will enable you to better understand project management. And most importantly, you will also gain an understanding of different career pathways in the ever-dynamic field of Project Management.
By the end of this course, the learners will be able to:
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In this module you will learn about myths and misconceptions regarding Project Management. You will also learn how the discipline varies across fields and which skills are gained that can be transferred to different domains.
In this module you will gain knowledge about what a project entails, how to manage projects and the main components of a project lifecycle. In addition, you will learn about the role of a project manager and develop an understanding of various types of projects and their needs.
In this module you will go over the life cycle of a project. You will become acquainted with the different phases of a project, what happens in each phase and learn about specific tools that will enable you to effectively complete each phase in the cycle of a project.
In this module, you will learn about multiple project management methodologies and understand the context in which each methodology lies. You will be able to compare and contrast different methodologies to choose the perfect fit for your project.
