Project Management Reinvented for Non-Project Managers

Course details

Over the past few years, organizations have seen a significant increase in the number of projects, asking employees and managers to spend more time on project-based work. Project management has become one of the most sought-after skills, yet most people have never learned the basics of project management. This course from project management expert Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez aims at providing an initial foundation, with easy to understand definitions and basic and refreshed project management concepts, to help you have a better understanding of your projects and what it takes to make projects succeed. If you’re one of the increasing number of people managing projects who don’t have a title that says “project manager,” this course is for you.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome to the fascinating world of project management
02 - The Project Economy and why we are all project managers
03 - What you can learn from some amazing projects

1. Project Definitions and Key Characteristics

04 - What is a project
05 - What is project management
06 - Most common project management methodologies
07 - Common pitfalls when managing projects

2. Project Management Fundamentals

08 - The three types of projects
09 - What's the best implementation method for my project
10 - What are the phases that a project has to go through
11 - Knowing when it's the best time to start your project
12 - How to define the purpose of your project in a SMART way
13 - Managing your project means managing the triple constraints
14 - How to develop a realistic plan for your project
15 - How to analyze and influence your project stakeholders
16 - Why you need to manage projects risks and have a second plan
17 - Seven skills and traits you need to be a successful PM
18 - Most common project management digital tools

3. The Project Canvas

19 - The Project Canvas
20 - Apply the project canvas to the reconstruction project
21 - Using the project canvas with your projects

Conclusion

22 - The basis for building a career in project management