Duration
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How it works
Project Management Insights
Gain expert insights into project management with Nottingham Business School
No organisation can exist without projects. From product launches to marketing campaigns, gala dinners to installing new furniture – project management is at the heart of it all.
Because of this, project management has become one of the key sought-after skills in the modern job market.
This three-week course will help you develop essential knowledge of project management and unlock those in-demand skills.
Develop crucial project management skills
To help you manage a project from start to finish, you’ll examine project structures and life cycles to identify the critical factors you need to succeed.
You’ll develop the skills to help you engage with stakeholders, build an effective team, and become an influential leader. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll be able to successfully manage projects in any capacity.
Understand project risk management
Next, you’ll gain insights into tools for project management to help streamline your processes, carry out risk management, and create a project schedule.
Learning from industry specialists and educational experts at Nottingham Business School, you’ll broaden your understanding of project management concepts, terminology, and approaches.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills for successful project management and be ready to unleash your potential in this in-demand role.
Syllabus
Week 1
Defining what Project Management is
Welcome
An Introduction to this short course
Introduction to Project Management Insights
Introduction to Project Management
Project Lifecycle
Traversing the Project Lifecycle: Understanding its Various Stages
Project Constraints
Clarifying Project Boundaries and Constraints: Parameters for Success
Week 2
Developing skill sets
Stakeholders
Mapping Project Stakeholders: Influencers and Impact on Objectives
Project Teams
Unveiling the Tapestry of Roles within Project Teams
Leadership
Delving into Project Leadership: Definitions and Styles within Teams
Scope
Navigating Project Scope: Defining Boundaries for Success
Week 3
Insights into tools for managing projects
Work Breakdown Structure
Deciphering the Architecture of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Risk
Unraveling Project Risks: A Comprehensive Exploration
Schedule
Mastering Project Timelines and Schedules: Effective Management Strategies
Success or failure?
Distinguishing Success from Failure: Evaluating Project Performance
When would you like to start?
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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.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Develop a solid framework of knowledge on key project management concepts and principles
- Develop the insights, capacities and skills required for planning and delivering projects
- Critically evaluating both the soft and hard components for successful project management
- Enable an understanding and appreciation of the language, techniques and tools that are used in a project
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone who is involved in projects and/or project teams.
You don’t need any prior experience or knowledge.
Who will you learn with?
Dr. Ahmed is a Principal Lecturer & MSc Project Management course leader at Nottingham Business School, a Prince2 & AgilePM practitioner with 10+ yrs hands-on experience in project management.
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Choose the best way to learn for you!
Subscribe & save
$39.99
For your first month. Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$54/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Limited access
Free
Sample the course materials
- Access expires 2 Jan 2025
Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades) Sale price available until 29 December 2024 at 23:59 (UTC). T&Cs apply. |
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
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