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IBM

Project Management Basics

IBM via edX

Overview

The global economy will need 25 million more project managers by 2030 (Project Management Institute). Demand for skilled practitioners is booming. If you’re just starting your project management journey, this course provides the ideal introduction to this in-demand field. It’s specifically designed for beginners, career starters, or career switchers, and no prior experience is required.

What do project managers do? Project managers plan, organize, and oversee projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and meet the desired objectives.

In this course, you’ll explore the core principles of project management, its benefits, and the challenges faced by professionals in the field. You’ll discover how current trends, such as remote work, Agile practices, and artificial intelligence, are reshaping the way projects are managed today. Plus, you’ll learn about the diverse career paths available in project management, and look at roles across various industries, skill requirements, and experience levels.

Throughout the course, you’ll access lectures, interviews with experienced project managers, readings, activities, and quizzes to build a solid appreciation of project management. And by the end, you’ll have gained valuable insights and practical knowledge from industry experts.

If you’re looking for the perfect introduction to the exciting world of project management, ENROLL TODAY and get started on your path to your first project management role.

Syllabus

Module 0: Welcome

  • Video: Course Introduction
  • Reading: General Information
  • Reading: Learning Objectives and Syllabus
  • Reading: Grading Scheme
  • Reading: How to make the most out of this course
  • Reading: Introduction to PMP-CAPM Certification

Module 1: What Is Project Management?

  • Video: What Is Project Management?
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: What Do Project Managers Do?
  • Video: Program, Project, Portfolio: What’s the Difference?
  • Video: The Role Project Management Plays in Projects
  • Activity: Program, Project, Portfolio?
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: What’s a Project?
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Misconceptions About Project Management
  • Reading: Module 1 Summary: What Is Project Management?
  • Practice Quiz: Project Management Primer
  • Graded Quiz: What Is Project Management?
  • Discussion Prompt: Introduce Yourself

Module 2: Working as a Project Manager

  • Video: Who Project Managers Work With
  • Reading: Working Across Teams, Functions, and Different Organization Structures
  • Video: Project Management Methodologies
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Project Management Methodologies
  • Practice Quiz: Project Management in the Workplace
  • Video: Traditional Versus Modern Project Management
  • Video: Recent Trends in Project Management
  • Activity: Project Management Modernization
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Trends in Project Management
  • Discussion Prompt: Virtual Work
  • Practice Quiz: Current Trends in Project Management
  • Reading: Module 2 Summary: Working as a Project Manager
  • Graded Quiz: Working as a Project Manager

Module 3: What Does Being a Project Manager Require?

  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Traits of a Project Manager
  • Video: Soft Skills for Project Management
  • Video: Technical Skills for Project Management
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Necessary Project Management Skills
  • Video: Interpersonal Skills and Leadership in Project Management
  • Reading: Transferable Project Management Skills
  • Practice Quiz: Project Management Skills
  • Video: Project Manager Responsibilities
  • Video: A Day in the Life of a Project Manager
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: A Day in the Life of a Project Manager
  • Activity: Typical Tasks and Their Frequencies
  • Discussion Prompt: Project Manager Requirements
  • Practice Quiz: Day to Day Responsibilities
  • Reading: Module 3 Summary: What Does Being a Project Manager Require?
  • Graded Quiz: What Does Being a Project Manager Require?

Module 4: Careers in Project Management

  • Video: Careers in Project Management Overview
  • Video: Project Management Across Industries
  • Video: Information Technology Project Management
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Industry-Specific Skills
  • Practice Quiz: Opportunities in Project Management
  • Video: Path to Becoming a Project Manager
  • Video: Career Progression in Project Management
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Describe Your Career Path
  • ****Discussion Prompt: Career Paths in Project Management
  • Video: Expert Viewpoints: Job Hunting and Career Progression Tips ****
  • Practice Quiz: Career Paths in Project Management
  • Reading: Module 4 Summary: Careers in Project Management
  • Graded Quiz: Careers in Project Management

Module 5: Final Quiz and Final Project

  • Practice Quiz: Course
  • Final Project: Project Management Job Postings

Taught by

Rav Ahuja and Kasie Kyle

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