IBM SkillsBuild Project Management Fundamentals
About the course:
This course will provide you with an introduction to project management. Think of project management as the art and science of making things happen. Project managers have a plan and lead a team on a journey, through trials, some feedback, and triumphs to realize a vision. Project managers are responsible and accountable for a wide range of processes and relationships. You’ll gain a foundational understanding about project management and the role of a project manager across the project management lifecycle to initiate and plan, execute, and close a project. You will also learn about career opportunities in this exciting field.
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
Define common project management terms
Recognize the value of project management
Differentiate between project management approaches: waterfall, agile, and hybrid
Describe the role, overall responsibilities, and competencies of a project manager
Identify the purpose of the phases of a project: initiate and plan, execute, and close
Describe the key tasks that a project manager performs in each project phase
Explain the overall job market and common industry certifications to consider in the project management field
