Project Management Fundamentals: A Beginner'S Guide

Master the Essentials of Project Management: Learn Planning, Risk Management, and Team Communication

What you'll learn

The fundamental project management theory and how to apply the best practices to your next project

A basic understanding of the project management methodology, including initiation, planning, monitoring, control, and closing

How to define S.M.A.R.T. goals in project management

How to use the Eisenhower matrix to minimize distractions and focus on essential tasks

To describe the role of the project manager and the different phases of the project life cycle

The main differences between Waterfall and Agile, while comparing the pros and cons

SCRUM and how to put it to use in your project management process

How to work with WorkSection, a service that helps manage tasks and time distribution among project participants

How to create tasks in the task manager via our step-by-step guide

How to develop strong project management leadership skills

Risk management in project management includes the concept of risk as well as the basic methods and tools used for managing risks

How to track KPIs in terms of project management

How to evaluate the success of a project and report the results to stakeholders

The personal and professional skills needed to become a successful project manager

How to feel calm and effective when running a project of any size in any industry

Requirements

No prior experience is required. We start with the basics. This course is designed for beginners who have little to no experience in project management

Having a project in mind would be helpful

Description

Project management is an exciting field to work in. As a project manager, you have the power to drive the success of your organization, introduce innovative technologies, revolutionize the business world, and impact all aspects of a company. After gaining enough experience, project managers frequently advance to full-time management jobs, where they can further hone their skills and earn a solid income.In our Project Management course, we’ll explore the essential concepts of project management that every beginner needs to know. Whether you're new to project management or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course will provide you with a solid foundation to build upon. For example, you’ll learn practical strategies and techniques to apply to your projects immediately.We’ll start with the basics and move on to more complex tasks, such as the essence of projects and their varieties; the role of the project manager on the team; planning, cost calculation, and risk assessment; as well as the distribution of tasks between developers. Through our course, you will learn to solve any work problems that arise.IN OUR COMPLETE PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING, WE’LL COVER TOPICS SUCH AS:METHODOLOGIESYou’ll work with different frameworks and methodologies for project management. You’ll learn how Waterfall differs from iterative approaches, why SCRUM is not a panacea, and how WorkSection can improve your efficiency.STAKEHOLDERSYou’ll learn how to build effective communication between all parties working on the project, including the client, the management, and the team. You’ll learn how to discuss and implement changes quickly. You’ll understand how to interact with stakeholders and quickly resolve conflicts.TEAMWant to learn how to best combine individual specialists into a productive team? We’ll teach how to determine the life cycle of a team according to the Tuckman and Jensen models. Let's explain how to develop and motivate its participants. As a result, you’ll be able to organize their autonomous work.We look at lots of real-life project management examples and give you practical tools that you can use right away to achieve better results on your projects. Whether managing a small, at-home project or an entire global corporate expansion, this course will empower you to become someone who is always one step ahead.After completing the course, you will be familiar with the world's best practices and project management tools, and be equipped to tackle any project with confidence.YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN PROJECT MANAGEMENT FROM TOP PROFESSIONALS:We have over 14 years of experience in online marketing and education. Our Webpromo Agency has both Google Premier Partner status and Facebook Marketing Partner status.We've launched over 2,000 successful marketing and education projects throughout our careers.Anton Voronuik is also a project delivery expert. He has many years of experience managing projects and integrating change in companies of varying sizes.Over 430,000 specialists worldwide have enrolled in our online courses. Our free online events, blog, and YouTube tutorials help the SkillsBooster community stay in the loop and get all the tips they need to succeed in digital marketing and other fields.OUR PM TRAINING INCLUDES:Theory: 2+ hours of lectures with plenty of hands-on examples. Lessons range from 3 to 11 minutes and are easy to follow.Practice Materials: Checklists, templates, and video tutorials to make the course more interactive and valuable.Lifetime access to the course and all future updates.24/7 Support: If you have any questions, I will always be willing to answer them.Complete the course and receive an Udemy certificate.A free copy of the book “Cutting-Edge Digital Marketing: How to Attract Customers and Increase Online Sales".SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED?This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.Join us on this exciting learning journey, and let's get started right now on your project management career.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Project Management

Lecture 1 Introduction to Project Management

Lecture 2 Essential Project Manager Responsibilities

Lecture 3 Udemy interface

Section 2: Project. Project Initiation

Lecture 4 Project Planning with SMART Goals

Lecture 5 Key Factors for a Successful Project

Lecture 6 Essentials for Successful Project Implementation

Lecture 7 Project Participants and Their Roles

Lecture 8 Project Initiation and Limitations

Lecture 9 Priority Matrix

Section 3: Project Management Methodologies. Flexible Project Management

Lecture 10 The Project Life Cycle

Lecture 11 MVP

Lecture 12 Sequential (Waterfall) vs Iterative Approaches

Lecture 13 Waterfall

Lecture 14 Agile

Lecture 15 Advantages and Disadvantages of Agile

Lecture 16 SCRUM: An Agile Methodology Extension

Lecture 17 SCRUM Artifacts. Backlog and Priorities

Section 4: Project Planning

Lecture 18 Identifying Project Deliverables Requirements

Lecture 19 Creating a Project Plan

Lecture 20 Finding the Critical Path

Lecture 21 Creating Project

Lecture 22 Worksection

Lecture 23 Gantt Chart

Lecture 24 How to Create Tasks in the Task Manager

Section 5: Project Team

Lecture 25 Project Team Formation. Leadership Styles

Lecture 26 Team Management, Typology of its Members

Lecture 27 Development and Learning Models

Lecture 28 Team Motivation

Lecture 29 Rules for Dealing with Conflicts

Lecture 30 How to Create a Positive Climate in the Team

Section 6: Communication in the Project

Lecture 31 Information Flows in the Project

Lecture 32 Coordination of Project Communications

Lecture 33 Stakeholder Management

Lecture 34 The Process of Escalation of Problems in Projects

Section 7: Project Risk Management

Lecture 35 Project Risk Management

Section 8: Project Monitoring and Control

Lecture 36 Project Monitoring and Control. Key Performance Indicators of the Project

Lecture 37 Where Do Project Changes Come From

Section 9: Project Сlosure

Lecture 38 Fixation of the Project Result and Reporting

Lecture 39 The Most Common Mistakes of Project Managers Beginners

Lecture 40 Conclusions

Lecture 41 How to Leave a Review for the Course?

Lecture 42 How to get your certificate for the course?

People who want to start a career in project management,Specialists working with projects at work: marketers, lawyers, designers, programmers, architects, etc.