No matter what field you work in, project management plays a significant role. From engineering and construction to marketing, healthcare, software development, and more, new projects demand effective project management.
But what does project management even mean? What's the difference between a manager and a project manager? And what are the skills involved? Find out in this Latte Learning course that will take you about the same amount of time to enjoy your latte!
In this lesson, you'll learn the fundamentals of project management, including what project management entails as well as the unique competencies and constraints that project managers balance. You'll also gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact project management can have on the project team and on the organization, as a whole.
In this lesson, you'll learn the four phases of project management, and steps to help you move from one phase to the next. The four phases make it easy to navigate a project from inception to delivery.
In this lesson, you'll learn everything that a business case encompasses as well as seven steps for writing one effectively.
In this lesson, you'll learn what a project plan is and the five main sections that comprise a project plan. You'll also learn a four-step process and tips for making your project plan as accurate and effective as possible.
In this lesson, you'll learn seven strategies for empowering the people within your project team and, in turn, increasing your team's effectiveness.
In this lesson, you'll learn when project closure begins as well as five steps to close a project effectively. Use the checklist at the end of the lesson to make sure that you’ve tied all loose ends before you start your celebrations.
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