Leadership Skills For Project Managers

Practical Leadership Training to Inspire Teams, Improve Communication, and Drive Project Success

What you'll learn

Understand the critical role of leadership in successful project management.

Apply frameworks (CoSTs, C.A.R.E.S., 4D’s) to real-world project challenges.

Recognize and develop the five core leadership skills essential for project managers.

Reflect on personal leadership strengths and areas for growth.

Use practical tools and templates to immediately apply leadership skills on the job.

Inspire and align project teams around a shared vision and purpose.

Communicate with clarity, confidence, and audience awareness.

Navigate conflict, manage risk, and support effective decision-making.

Delegate tasks strategically to build trust and develop others’ capabilities.

Demonstrate emotional intelligence in project interactions to build stronger relationships and resilience.

Create a personalized leadership development plan to continue growth beyond the course.

Requirements

No formal leadership training required—this course is designed for both new and experienced project managers.

Basic understanding of project management concepts (e.g., timelines, stakeholders, deliverables).

Some experience working on or leading projects, even informally.

Willingness to reflect on personal leadership style and apply new tools in real project situations.

Access to a current or recent project (helpful for applying the exercises and templates, though not strictly required).

Description

Successful project management isn’t just about charts, schedules, or task lists—it’s about leadership. In today’s fast-paced, cross-functional projects, your ability to inspire people, communicate clearly, and lead with confidence can make the difference between project success and failure.Leadership Skills for Project Managers is designed for professionals at all levels who want to strengthen their leadership presence and achieve better results through people, not just processes. Whether you’re new to project management or an experienced PM, this course gives you practical tools you can apply immediately.You’ll learn how to:Inspire and align your team around a shared visionCommunicate with clarity and confidence using proven frameworksNavigate conflict, manage risk, and make smart trade-offsDelegate strategically to build capability and trustLead with emotional intelligence to strengthen relationships and resilienceAlong the way, you’ll use downloadable templates, planners, reflection tools and practice exercises that make it easy to put concepts into practice right away.By the end of this course, you’ll walk away with a practical leadership toolkit tailored to the challenges project managers face every day—and the confidence to step up as the leader your team needs.Additional Benefits of Enrolling in This Course on Udemy:Lifetime access to all course materials and future updatesDownloadable resources and worksheets to support real-world applicationSelf-paced learning—fit the training into your schedule anytime, anywhereQ&A access to the industry-leading professionals who developed itCertificate of Completion to share on LinkedIn or with your employerTake the next step in your career. Enroll today and build the leadership skills that will set you apart as a project manager.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to the Leadership Skills for Project Managers Course

Lecture 2 Introduction to Leadership Skills

Lecture 3 Glossary of Project Leadership Terms

Lecture 4 Reflection Exercise, #1

Lecture 5 Inspiring and Aligning Your Team

Lecture 6 Vision Message Template

Lecture 7 Vision Message Exercise

Lecture 8 Communicating with Clarity and Confidence

Lecture 9 CoSTs Model Reference Guide

Lecture 10 Project Update Exercise

Lecture 11 Navigating Conflict, Risk, and Decision-Making

Lecture 12 CARES Worksheet

Lecture 13 CARES Model Exercise

Lecture 14 Developing Others and Delegating Strategically

Lecture 15 Delegation and Development Planner

Lecture 16 Delegation Exercise

Lecture 17 Leading With Emotional Intelligence

Lecture 18 EI Reflection Journal

Lecture 19 EI Exercise

Lecture 20 Your Leadership Advantage

Lecture 21 Reflection Exercise, #2

Lecture 22 Concluding Thoughts

Lecture 23 Conclusion to the Leadership Skills for Project Managers Class

Lecture 24 024 Bonus Lecture

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