Project Management Foundations

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Learn what it takes to deliver projects successfully. Explore the basics of project management, from building a project plan to managing progress.

Syllabus

Introduction

Deliver successful projects
What you should know

1. Get to Know Project Management

What is a project?
What is project management?
What it takes to be a project manager
The waterfall project management lifecycle
The agile project management lifecycle
How organizational structure affects projects
How organizational culture affects projects
Project management software options
Challenge: Organization

2. First Things First

Initiate a project
Identify project stakeholders
Analyze project stakeholders
Identify the project goal
Define project objectives
Gather requirements
Identify project deliverables and success criteria
Identify project assumptions and risks
Prepare a project scope statement
Create a project charter
Challenge: Project charter

3. Develop a Project Plan

Project planning overview
What is a work breakdown structure?
Build a work breakdown structure
How to create work packages
Estimate time and cost
How to choose the best estimate
Create a resource management plan
Build a project schedule
Develop a project budget
Identify risks
Create a risk management plan
Set up a communication plan
Develop a quality plan
How to set up a change management plan
How to plan procurement
How to obtain approval to proceed
Challenge: Change

4. Build a Project Schedule

Put tasks in sequence
How to assign resources to tasks
Learn to use milestones
Make a realistic schedule
Understand the critical path
How to shorten a schedule
Document the baseline
Challenge: Network diagram

5. An Overview of Agile Project Management

What is agile project management?
The agile project management lifecycle
Plan an iteration
Manage the explore stage
Handle the adapt and close stages
Challenge: Agile

6. While You Run the Project

Kicking off and managing project work
Techniques for communicating effectively
Run effective meetings

7. Work with Teams

Manage team resources
Understand team dynamics
How to manage virtual teams
Challenge: Team

8. Monitoring and Controlling Processes and Performance

How to gather data
How to manage project change
Learn how to manage project scope
Monitor and control risks
How and when to use earned value analysis
Evaluate progress
How to get a project back on track
Challenge: Change request

9. Close the Project

Close a project
How to obtain customer acceptance
Document lessons learned
How to prepare a close-out report
Learn how to close and transition projects
Challenge: Acceptance

10. Changes to PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition

Create organizational value through a value delivery system
Principle-based project management
Focus on project outcomes through performance domains
Tailor your approach to meet project and organizational needs
Models, methods, and artifacts

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Bonnie Biafore

Reviews

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Joan De Dios @joandedios

The course is good for beginners like me. I have gained a lot of knowledge that I can use as a starting point to delve in deeper to project management. Chapter quizzes are helpful to test if you really understand every chapter. A final exam is also available if you want to have another certificate, aside from the ones you get after finishing the course.
Lance Thailley @Lancethailley

This course exceeded my expectations! The content was clear, well-organized, and very practical. The instructor explained complex concepts in an easy-to-understand way, and the real-world examples really helped solidify my understanding. I feel much more confident applying what I learned to my projects. Highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their project management skills!
Anonymous

The Project Management Foundations course on LinkedIn Learning provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential principles and practices of project management. It covers key topics such as project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge. The course is well-structured, offering clear explanations and practical examples that help in understanding project management tools and techniques. The instructor’s engaging teaching style makes complex concepts accessible, and the course is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their skills in managing projects effectively. Highly recommended for aspiring project managers.
Prathamesh Ranade

I gained an immersive understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed in an entry-level project management role. Learnt how to create effective project documentation and artifacts throughout the various phases of a project. I got enlightened about the foundations of Agile project management, with a focus on implementing Scrum events, building Scrum artifacts, and understanding Scrum roles. On the top of that i had an opportunity to practice strategic communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management through real-world scenarios.
Anonymous

Actually it looks a great course, but I'm not sure if it's free including the certificate
please confirm
Nomalungelo Kunene

its a good course indeed and i have learned different things including how to manage project. it is a good course indeed and it has different lessons
Yadi Hidayat

The management courses and learnings were great and provided a foundation before moving on to the next level.
Satyam Sanwal

Amazing course, learned the basics of project management and understood useful information that can help me get job in the domain
Anonymous

Excellent relevant content with supplementary information that any project manager can use. Videos are to the point, summarise the most relevant information and transcripts support the learning process. The bite-sized modules make the completion manageable for any busy professional. I would highly recommend the content.