Managing Real World Projects

Course Overview

This course presents a streamlined approach to project management based on the best practices of experienced, effective project managers. It cuts through the clutter and focuses on the key principles of project management in the real world, offering tools and techniques for achieving project success. This course provides a clear road map for leading a project through the five key project stages: Initiating, Planning, Controlling, Executing and Closing. You'll be exposed to the basic tools employed in each of these stages, including templates for a comprehensive project plan, work breakdown schedules, task list, issue list, risk register and close-out documents. Each stage is illustrated by examples and video commentary by project management professionals, where you can see how best practices are applied to solve project challenges.
The estimated completion time for this course is 10 hours. The maximum allotted time is one month from enrollment.
Understand the five project stages (Initiating, Planning, Controlling, Executing and Closing)

Recognize constraints for projects (scope, time, and budget)

Explain key project management terminology

Outline the keys to a successful project launch

Understand how to establish project goals and deliverables with stakeholders

Manage the planning, execution, and control of your projects

Recognize project management best practice, including Agile, Lean, and other techniques

Understand project team dynamics

Understand how to communicate clearly with stakeholders and project team members

Recognize effective tools for change management

Explain and employ key tools and techniques employed in the five stages

Manage the closing process for your project, including transfer, acceptance, and approval
receive a MindEdge Certificate of Completion

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