Project Manager

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to embrace the Agile concepts of adaptive planning, iterative development, and continuous improvement - resulting in early deliveries and value to customers. This course will benefit anyone who wants to get started with working the Agile way. It is particularly suitable for IT practitioners such as software developers, development managers, project managers, product managers, and executives.

You will learn to apply Agile practices derived from lean manufacturing concepts, like test-driven development. Learn how a scrum team functions. Learn how to write good user stories and track your team’s progress using a kanban board. Create and refine a product backlog collaboratively with the team and the customer, in a flexible and blameless culture. This approach will lead you to higher levels of efficiency, with the ability to plan and execute sprints with your development team, measuring success with actionable metrics. This course is about more than facts and processes. It is about working collaboratively on a self-organizing team, coached by a scrum master, and building what is needed, rather than simply following a plan. Developed and taught by an experienced Agile practitioner, the course includes hands-on practice through realistic scenario-based labs using GitHub and ZenHub.

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.

With 25 million more project managers needed globally by 2030 (Project Management Institute), job vacancies for talented professionals are increasing every year. This Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep for Project Managers course gives job-ready candidates the preparation needed to stand out to employers throughout the job hunt and recruitment process.

During this course, you’ll fine-tune your understanding of the project manager role, career opportunities, and skills a successful project manager needs on their resume. You’ll explore the best way to search for jobs, build your portfolio, and draft an elevator pitch. You’ll create your resume, draft a cover letter based on job requirements, and learn how to prepare for interviews. Plus, you’ll consider potential interview questions and responses, and discover the post-interview actions you need to take to position yourself for success.

You’ll also learn about job recruitment best practices and get useful checklists that will help you find and land the right job. And you’ll gain insights from project management experts, who’ll provide tips and tricks on how to get hired.

If you have the project management skills employers are looking for and are ready to start applying for your next role, ENROLL TODAY and give yourself the best chance of getting your dream project management job!

If you’re just starting your project management career, or switching into the field, a capstone project is an excellent way to showcase your practical experience to a prospective employer. This Capstone for Project Management course is designed for professionals who have some experience in project management, or have completed introductory training in project management, and are now ready to apply their new skills in a real-world scenario.

During this course, you’ll take on the role of a project manager and gain hands-on experience in managing a project from start to finish.

As you work through the modules, you’ll produce common project deliverables. Using a predictive methodology, you’ll create artifacts such as a work breakdown structure, network diagram, budget, quality and communications management plans, and a risk register. You’ll develop user stories, examples of product and sprint backlogs, and a burndown chart analysis. Plus, you’ll produce a project status report, a change form, and a closeout report.

By the end of the course, you’ll have created numerous artifacts that demonstrate your knowledge of predictive and adaptive methodologies which you can add to your portfolio.

If you’re keen to build practical experience as a project manager that you can talk about in interviews, ENROLL TODAY and get ready to power up your resume with skills employers are looking for.

The demand for skilled project managers is surging, with the global economy projected to require an additional 25 million professionals in this field by 2030 (Project Management Institute). This course provides the ideal introduction to project management initiation and planning - a key stage in the success of a project. It is tailored for beginners, professionals just starting their careers, or individuals looking to switch paths—no prior experience is required.

In this course, you’ll explore and compare predictive and adaptive project management models. You’ll discover how to avoid common causes of project failure, lead effective meetings, and motivate your team to ensure project success.

You’ll look at the documentation and learn how to create the essential documents required during the project initiation phase, including the business case, project charter, project brief, stakeholder register, and engagement plan. You’ll also prepare supporting documents for developing project scope, schedules, and budgets.

As you learn, you’ll apply your new knowledge in hands-on labs to gain practical experience in real-world scenarios. Plus, you’ll complete a final project, so you have a portfolio of widely used project initiation and planning assets that demonstrate your skills to potential employers.

If you’re looking to get your first job in project management and are keen to build specific project initiation and management skills, ENROLL TODAY and add skills to your resume that employers are looking for in less than 6 weeks!

The global need for skilled project managers is skyrocketing, with an estimated 25 million more professionals required by 2030 (Project Management Institute). Designed specifically for beginners, career starters, and professionals exploring a new career, this Project Management: Lifecycle and Risk Management course builds job-ready skills employers are looking for. No prior experience is necessary.

In this course, you’ll explore how to manage risk throughout the project lifecycle and share information to keep stakeholders informed and aligned. You’ll look at the various phases in the project lifecycle and consider the differences between project methodologies. You’ll learn about best practices for information sharing with project teams and external stakeholders. Plus, you’ll be introduced to effective information-sharing techniques.

You’ll also assess how to plan and identify and evaluate risks. You’ll investigate different strategies to respond to risks. You’ll be introduced to various tools, including risk reports, registers, and matrices. Plus, you’ll apply your skills to create these artifacts for project scenarios.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain valuable hands-on practice in online labs that simulate real-world scenarios, including SWOT analysis, developing a risk register, and creating a risk matrix. Great for talking about in interviews!

If you’re looking to land your first project management role and are keen to build specific project lifecycle and risk management skills, ENROLL TODAY and add skills to your resume that employers are looking for in less than 6 weeks!