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Managing People in Projects

Develop an understanding of the theories, concepts, and principles underlying the management of human resources.

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  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    3 hours
Overview
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Why join the course?

Project management is about getting other people to achieve our objectives. Management of people in projects involves a wide range of skills and abilities on the part of the manager for it to be done properly. This course develops an understanding of the theories, concepts, and principles underlying the management of human resources including recruitment and selection of the right people to the team. Students will learn how to forecast the future requirements for the project and then establishing how these will be met.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

For learners enrolled on Management Practice for ARU’s MSc in Project Management.

Who developed the course?

Anglia Ruskin University

ARU is a global university with campuses across the East of England. They are passionate about transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research.

  • Established

    1858

  • Location

    Cambridge, UK

  • World ranking

    Top 350Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018

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