Project Management Basics For Non-Project Managers

Essential Project Management: Tools, Techniques & Strategies for Success

What you'll learn

Discover how to craft clear project plans, setting tasks and deadlines to guide projects to completion

Explore effective ways to engage and manage stakeholders, ensuring collaboration and support throughout your projects

Explore essential tools & techniques: Work Breakdown Structure, Gantt charts, Microsoft Project, Confluence, Jira and Trello for effective project management

Enhance communication and collaboration within your project team for optimal performance

Implement simple techniques for monitoring project progress and adapting to changes

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for taking your course

Description

If you're working on projects but feel lost without knowing much about project management, do you wish there was an easier way to handle deadlines and work well with your team? Imagine doing your projects with a clear plan, using tools and methods to make work smoother, better teamwork, and reaching your goals more easily.Welcome to "Project Management Basics for Non-Project Managers." This course is made for people like you. It’s easy to understand and gives you the basics of project management in a way that you can use right away, no matter what kind of work you do. We’ll show you how to lead your projects successfully with less worry and more confidence.In this course, you will:Learn the basics of project management and how to use them in real life.Get better at planning projects, from starting with a clear goal to making a plan that shows what needs to be done when.Make talking and working with your team easier with good tips and tools.Handle the challenge of working with different people who have an interest in your project, making sure everyone is happy and on the same page.Use easy tools, like simple charts and software, to keep your project moving forward without going over time or budget.Why learn project management? In today’s world, being able to organize work, use resources well, and talk clearly with your team and others is very important. Whether your project is big or small, knowing some project management can make a big difference in how well it goes.What makes this course special is how easy and practical it is. You'll get useful tips on how to plan, run, and check on projects, with tools and methods you can start using right away. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to handle projects better, no matter how big or small. This course will give you the tools and confidence to manage any project.Start your project management journey with this course and make your project work easier and more successful. Sign up today and learn how to lead, manage, and finish projects the best way. Let’s make your project work a success together—join now and see I'll see you inside the course.All the best!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Project Management

Lecture 1 Section Introduction

Lecture 2 Characteristics of a Project

Lecture 3 Project Classification

Lecture 4 Project Constraints

Lecture 5 Distinction between Projects, Programs, and Portfolios

Lecture 6 The life cycle of a Project

Lecture 7 Key Roles and Responsibilities in Project Management

Section 2: Project Initiation

Lecture 8 Section Introduction

Lecture 9 Defining Project Objectives and Scope

Lecture 10 Stakeholder Identification and Analysis

Lecture 11 Creating a Project Charter

Section 3: Project Planning

Lecture 12 Section Introduction

Lecture 13 Work breakdown structure (WBS)

Lecture 14 Setting Project Schedules and Milestones

Lecture 15 Resource Allocation and Cost Estimation

Lecture 16 Risk Identification and Assessment

Section 4: Practical Tools for Planning

Lecture 17 Section Introduction

Lecture 18 Introduction to Project Management Software: Microsoft Project

Lecture 19 Gantt Charts, their significance and how to read them

Lecture 20 Difference between Trello, Confluence, and Jira

Lecture 21 Confluence Quick Overview

Lecture 22 Trello Quick Overview

Lecture 23 Jira Quick Overview

Section 5: Project Execution

Lecture 24 Section Introduction

Lecture 25 Managing Project Scope

Lecture 26 Communication and Collaboration within Project teams

Section 6: Monitoring and Controlling

Lecture 27 Section Introduction

Lecture 28 Progress Tracking and Reporting

Lecture 29 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Project Management

Lecture 30 Case Study on KPIs

Lecture 31 Change Management and Scope Control

Section 7: Case Studies & Real-World Scenarios

Lecture 32 Analyzing Real-World Project Success and Failure Stories

The target audience for this course is individuals across various roles and industries who seek to enhance their ability to contribute to and collaborate on projects within their organizations, despite not holding formal project management titles. This includes non-project managers involved in projects who want to contribute more effectively, team members looking to improve project collaboration and communication skills, supervisors and department heads seeking to align their teams' efforts with project goals, administrative staff aiming to better support project execution, career starters or role changers desiring to add project management understanding to their skill set.