WF - 354 - Introduction to Project Management

Course Description

Project management is a booming field with many opportunities for those with the appropriate skills. This course is designed for anyone interested in starting a career in this field and provides a comprehensive introduction to project management.

Today’s industries are increasingly becoming oriented around projects. As a result, more organizations need project management professionals and Agile Scrum Masters to help plan, manage, and execute these projects. By controlling various factors such as time and resources, project management enables organizations to increase the success rate of their projects, mitigate project risks, and reduce overall costs. In this course, you will learn what project management is, its benefits, and challenges encountered by project managers. You will also learn how recent trends, such as remote work, Agile, and artificial intelligence, have re-shaped modern project management. This course also addresses opportunities for different careers within project management. It will discuss jobs across different industries and experience levels, as well as the various technical and soft skills required for project management work. Throughout this course, you will learn through lectures, interviews with experienced project management professionals, readings, activities, and quizzes designed to teach you the fundamentals of project management. You will gain a range of technical and practical knowledge and get insights and guidance from experts in the field.

Learner Outcomes

• Explain project management, its benefits, and the role it plays in projects

• Describe who project managers work with, different project management methodologies, and recent trends in project management

• Summarize the typical responsibilities of a project manager and the skill sets needed to fulfill those responsibilities

• Compare and contrast different industries, paths, and possible career progressions available to project management professionals

Notes

Course Access and Registration Information:
This course is offered with a rolling start, allowing participants to begin at any time after enrollment and complete the coursework at their own pace within the designated access period.

Access to the course is available for 30 days from the date access is granted. If additional time is needed, a one-time 30-day extension may be purchased for $20.

Registrations submitted outside of normal business hours may not be activated until the next business day. We appreciate your patience.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate : IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate
• In-Person IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate : In-Person IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate