
Exploring the Basics of Project Management
About the course:
Welcome to the world of project management: what it is, how it works, and why it matters! In this module, you’ll learn the foundations of project management, including what project management is, who the involved stakeholders are, and what the approaches to project management are. You’ll also explore the future of project management and the job landscape of this field.
After completing this module, you should be able to:
Determine the characteristics of projects and project management
Determine the responsibilities and competencies of a project manager
Evaluate the interests of each stakeholder in a project
Evaluate which stakeholder interests could pose a risk to a project
Identify the core phases in the project management lifecycle
Identify the phases in the Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid frameworks
Identify the factors influencing the selection of a project management framework