WF - 357 - Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

Course Description

Project management is a highly valued skill that provides a structured approach to managing projects. Communication, stakeholder management, leadership skills are core to any project manager's success.

This course is intended for anyone interested in project management, be it a beginner or an experienced professional looking to switch or advance their career in project management. In this course, you will learn how to lead, communicate, and manage stakeholders as a project manager. This course will teach you how to cultivate a healthy project environment and review the benefits of empowering team members. You will learn different ways of communicating with team members across different types of stakeholders using appropriate communication mediums and channels. You will explore the leadership skills used to improve stakeholder engagement and facilitate successful projects from their inception through closing. Throughout this course, you will work with numerous hands-on labs and real-world examples to develop your communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. This course is part of a series of courses that will help you prepare for certifications offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) including Certified Associate of Project Management (PMI-CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP). RECOMMENDED: It is good for everyone gearing toward a career in Project Management to have basic to intermediate skills in an Office Productivity Suite, such as Microsoft Office 365. We highly recommend enrolling in the SkillUp EdTech Office Productivity Software Specialization, which covers Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Messaging, and Email.

Learner Outcomes

• Discuss ways to foster a healthy environment for team members and explain the effects of empowering team members.

• Demonstrate better project communications by applying different communication skills and mediums.

• Apply leadership skills to get positive project outcomes, build trusting teams, and establish strong stakeholder relationships.

• Demonstrate increased stakeholder engagement by applying the knowledge and skills to acquire resources and keep stakeholders involved in the project.

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