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Introduction to Project Management
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 1 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة IBM
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Project management is a booming field with many opportunities for those with the appropriate skills. This course is designed for anyone interested in starting a career in this field and provides a comprehensive introduction to project management. Today’s industries are increasingly becoming oriented around projects. As a result, more organizations need project management professionals and Agile Scrum Masters to help plan, manage, and execute these projects. By controlling various factors such as time and resources, project management enables organizations to increase the success rate of their projects, mitigate project risks, and reduce overall costs. In this course, you will learn what project management is, its benefits, and challenges encountered by project managers. You will also learn how recent trends, such as remote work, Agile, and artificial intelligence, have re-shaped modern project management. This course also addresses opportunities for different careers within project management. It will discuss jobs across different industries and experience levels, as well as the various technical and soft skills required for project management work. Throughout this course, you will learn through lectures, interviews with experienced project management professionals, readings, activities, and quizzes designed to teach you the fundamentals of project management. You will gain a range of technical and practical knowledge and get insights and guidance from experts in the field.

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Course Welcome

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Welcome

2 Readings

  • How to make the most out of this course
  • Introduction to PMP-CAPM Certification

Project Management Primer

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Project Management Primer
  • Graded Quiz: What is project management?

1 Discussions

  • Discussion Topic: Introduce Yourself

6 Videos

  • What is Project Management?
  • Expert Viewpoints: What do Project Managers do?
  • Program, Project, Portfolio - What's the Difference?
  • The Role Project Management Plays in Projects
  • Expert Viewpoints: What's a project?
  • Expert Viewpoints: Misconceptions about Project Management

1 Readings

  • Module 1 Summary: What is project management?

Project Management in the Workplace

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Project Management in the Workplace

3 Videos

  • Who Project Managers Work With
  • Project Management Methodologies
  • Expert Viewpoints: Project Management Methodologies

1 Readings

  • Working Across Teams, Functions, and Different Organization Structures

Current Trends in Project Management

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Current Trends in Project Management

1 Discussions

  • Discussion Topic: Virtual Work

3 Videos

  • Traditional vs Modern Project Management
  • Recent Trends in Project Management
  • Expert Viewpoints: Trends in Project Management

Module 2 Summary and Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Working as a Project Manager

1 Readings

  • Module 2 Summary: Working as a Project Manager

Project Management Skills

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Project Management Skills

5 Videos

  • Expert Viewpoints: Traits of a Project Manager
  • Soft Skills for Project Management
  • Technical Skills for Project Management
  • Expert Viewpoints: Necessary Project Management Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills and Leadership in Project Management

1 Readings

  • Transferable Project Management Skills

Day to Day Responsibilities

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Day to Day Responsibilities

1 Discussions

  • Discussion Topic: Project Manager Requirements

3 Videos

  • Project Manager Responsibilities
  • A Day in the Life of a Project Manager
  • Expert Viewpoints: A Day in the Life of a Project Manager

Module 3 Summary and Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: What does being a project manager require?

1 Readings

  • Module 3 Summary: What does being a project manager require?

Opportunities in Project Management

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Opportunities in Project Management

4 Videos

  • Careers in Project Management Overview
  • Project Management Across Industries
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Expert Viewpoints: Industry-Specific Skills

Career Paths in Project Management

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Career Paths in Project Management

1 Discussions

  • Discussion Topic: Career Paths in Project Management

4 Videos

  • Path to Becoming a Project Manager
  • Career Progression in Project Management
  • Expert Viewpoints: Describe your career path
  • Expert Viewpoints: Job hunting and career progression tips

Module 4 Summary and Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 4

1 Readings

  • Module 4 Summary: Careers in Project Management

Final Quiz

    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz: Course

1 Quiz

  • Graded Quiz: Course

Final Project

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Final Project: Project Management Job Postings

Key Takeaways

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Key Takeaways From This Course
  • Key Project Management Resources

What's Next

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Congratulations & Next Steps

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Discover the essentials of project management in this comprehensive course designed for aspiring professionals. Led by industry experts, you'll explore key concepts, benefits, challenges, and modern trends like Agile and AI. The course offers engaging lectures, interviews, and quizzes over one month, available via Coursera's Starter subscription. Ideal for beginners in business and management.

Rav Ahuja
Instructors

Rav Ahuja

Bethany Hudnutt
Instructors

Bethany Hudnutt

Kasie Kyle
Instructors

Kasie Kyle