Project Management Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide
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Project management is an exciting field to work in. As a project manager, you have the power to drive the success of your organization, introduce innovative technologies, revolutionize the business world, and impact all aspects of a company. After gaining enough experience, project managers frequently advance to full-time management jobs, where they can further hone their skills and earn a solid income.
In our Project Management course, we’ll explore the essential concepts of project management that every beginner needs to know. Whether you’re new to project management or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course will provide you with a solid foundation to build upon. For example, you’ll learn practical strategies and techniques to apply to your projects immediately.
We’ll start with the basics and move on to more complex tasks, such as the essence of projects and their varieties; the role of the project manager on the team; planning, cost calculation, and risk assessment; as well as the distribution of tasks between developers. Through our project management course, you will learn to solve any work problems that arise.
IN OUR COMPLETE PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING, WE’LL COVER TOPICS SUCH AS:
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METHODOLOGIES
You’ll work with different frameworks and methodologies for project management. You’ll learn how Waterfall differs from iterative approaches, why SCRUM is not a panacea, and how Worksection can improve your efficiency.
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Explore Scrum, understand Scrum roles, ceremonies, and principles, and learn how to apply Scrum in real projects.
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Discover the flexible Kanban methodology, learn core Kanban principles like visualizing workflow and limiting work in progress, and understand how Kanban improves efficiency and workflow management.
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Set up a customized Kanban system for your team, measure performance with Kanban metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
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STAKEHOLDERS
You’ll learn how to build effective communication between all parties working on the project, including the client, the management, and the team. You’ll learn how to discuss and implement changes quickly. You’ll understand how to interact with stakeholders and quickly resolve conflicts.
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TEAM
Want to learn how to best combine individual specialists into a productive team? We’ll teach how to determine the life cycle of a team according to the Tuckman and Jensen models. Let’s explain how to develop and motivate its participants. As a result, you’ll be able to organize their autonomous work.
We look at lots of real-life project management examples and give you practical tools that you can use right away to achieve better results on your projects. Whether managing a small, at-home project or an entire global corporate expansion, this course will empower you to become someone who is always one step ahead.
After completing this project management course, you will be familiar with the world’s best practices and project management tools and be equipped to tackle any project with confidence.
YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN PROJECT MANAGEMENT FROM TOP PROFESSIONALS:
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We have over 14 years of experience in online marketing and education. Our Webpromo Agency has both Google Premier Partner and Facebook Marketing Partner statuses.
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We’ve launched over 2,000 successful marketing and education projects throughout our careers.
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Anton Voroniuk is also a project delivery expert. He has many years of experience managing projects and integrating change in companies of varying sizes.
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Over 500,000 specialists worldwide have enrolled in our online courses. Our blog and YouTube tutorials help the Skillsbooster community stay in the loop and get all the tips they need to succeed in digital marketing and other fields.
OUR PM TRAINING INCLUDES:
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Theory: 2+ hours of lectures with plenty of hands-on examples. Lessons range from 3 to 11 minutes and are easy to follow.
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Practice Materials: Checklists, templates, and video tutorials to make the course more interactive and valuable.
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Lifetime access to the course and all future updates.
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24/7 Support: If you have any questions, I will always be willing to answer them.
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A free copy of the book “Cutting-Edge Digital Marketing: How to Attract Customers and Increase Online Sales”.
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Complete this PM course and receive an Udemy certificate.
SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED?
This project management course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Join us on this exciting learning journey, and let’s get started right now on your project management career.
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1Introduction to Project ManagementVideo lesson
Introduction to the course. Sections overview.
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2Course Setup LectureText lesson
Official Course Setup Lecture
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3Essential Project Manager ResponsibilitiesVideo lesson
This lecture covers the tasks and responsibilities of a project manager, including planning, organization, coordination, team motivation, and control. The project manager must be client-oriented, flexible, and possess excellent communication skills.
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4Udemy interfaceVideo lesson
A few tips for learning on the platform
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5TOP 90 AI Tools in 2024-2025Text lesson
In this lecture, we'll share the top AI tools that will make your journey much easier.
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6Project Planning with SMART GoalsVideo lesson
This lecture clarifies the differences between projects, goals, and tasks. A goal is a desired result that must be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely (SMART). The lecturer recommends practicing by defining project, goal, and tasks for an imaginary marketing project.
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7Key Factors for a Successful ProjectVideo lesson
In this lecture, the criteria for project success are discussed, including factors that influence it and what is necessary to implement tasks.
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8Essentials for Successful Project ImplementationVideo lesson
In this lecture, Anton provides an action plan for successful project implementation. Additionally, the speaker offers useful tips, such as creating a project wiki, generating reports regularly, and providing feedback and motivation to the team.
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9Project Participants and Their RolesVideo lesson
In this lecture, the focus is on understanding the different roles in a project and how to work effectively with stakeholders.
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10Project Initiation and LimitationsVideo lesson
This lecture covers the project life cycle and the different stages involved, including initialization, planning, execution and control, and closing.
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11Priority MatrixVideo lesson
This lecture introduces the priority matrix, also known as the Eisenhower matrix, which is a simple and effective method to break down project tasks. This method helps minimize distractions and allows one to focus on important tasks, leading to better results.
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12Check YourselfQuiz
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13The Project Life CycleVideo lesson
This lecture includes an overview of the Project Life Cycle, which consists of stages like Initialization, Planning, Execution and Control, and Closing. The lecture also covers the importance of quality planning, KPIs, risk identification, and project analysis.
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14MVPVideo lesson
This lecture includes an introduction to MVP (Minimum Viable Product) to get feedback from users, reduce development time and costs, and check the viability of the product. The lecture discusses the goals of MVP, the steps involved in creating an MVP.
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15Sequential (Waterfall) vs Iterative ApproachesVideo lesson
This lecture covers the differences between sequential (Waterfall) and iterative approaches in project management methodologies. We will also briefly discuss other methodologies and project management methods.
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16WaterfallVideo lesson
Lecture 12 covers the Waterfall methodology, which is a sequential process that involves stages without arbitrary transitions. Several tools can be used to work with Waterfall, including time trackers, Kanban boards, and Gantt charts.
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17AgileVideo lesson
In this lecture, we discuss Agile - a methodology based on the Agile Manifesto's principles. Agile is the foundation for several Agile methods, including Scrum, Lean, and Extreme Programming. We will cover its advantages and disadvantages to help you determine if it's the right fit for your project.
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18Advantages and Disadvantages of AgileVideo lesson
In this lecture, we'll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Agile methodology. Agile's benefits include short, clear iterations, high involvement of project participants, and minimized risks. However, its constant changes can lead to never-ending projects, experienced, skilled team members.
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19SCRUM: An Agile Methodology ExtensionVideo lesson
This lecture provides an introduction to Scrum. The lecture covers the key elements of Scrum, including sprints, daily meetings, the role of the Scrum Master, and the responsibilities of the product owner and development team.
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20SCRUM Artifacts. Backlog and PrioritiesVideo lesson
This lecture covers Scrum artifacts - Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Product Increment. The lecture also discusses how priorities for tasks are set in the backlog, with factors taken into account.
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21How to Implement the SCRUM FrameworkVideo lesson
This lecture provides a step-by-step guide on how to implement the Scrum framework for marketing teams. You will see the importance of defining clear goals and objectives, creating a dynamic marketing backlog, and planning sprints of focused activity. The lecture suggests holding regular planning meetings, daily stand-ups, and review and retrospective sessions to ensure continuous improvement and adaptability.
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22KANBAN MethodologyVideo lesson
This lecture will be your guide to understanding the concept of Kanban methodology. You will know some details about Kanban boards and why this methodology is so widely used.
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23How to Implement KANBAN MethodologyVideo lesson
This lecture focuses on implementing the Kanban methodology for project management and workflow optimization in marketing teams. It emphasizes the importance of visualizing work using a Kanban board with columns representing different stages of the workflow.
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24Check YourselfQuiz
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25Identifying Project Deliverables RequirementsVideo lesson
This lecture explains the importance of requirements gathering and work breakdown structure (WBS) in project management. Decomposition of work, work schedule, and cost estimate are key components of the WBS process.
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26Creating a Project PlanVideo lesson
This lecture explains the importance of creating a project plan, which contains detailed information about the project's scope, goals, executors, tasks, deadlines, and budgets. The lecture also provides a step-by-step action plan for creating a project plan.
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27Finding the Critical PathVideo lesson
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28Creating ProjectVideo lesson
This lecture includes a demonstration of how to create a project using a task manager. The lecturer walks through the process of building the Project Management Course using Worksection as an example.
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29WorksectionVideo lesson
In this lecture, we will explore the Worksection, a service that helps manage tasks and time distribution among project participants. Your task is to learn the service's interface and create your first project.
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30Gantt ChartVideo lesson
This lecture includes an introduction to the Gantt chart. We will explore the structure of the chart, including its X and Y-axis, and how it allows for the visualization and estimation of project scope and timing.
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31How to Create Tasks in the Task ManagerVideo lesson
This lecture includes a step-by-step guide on how to create tasks in the task manager. It covers various aspects such as setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, adding labels, and linking tasks. Additionally, the lecture provides insights into planning tasks for the team.
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32Check YourselfQuiz
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33Project Team Formation. Leadership StylesVideo lesson
This lecture includes the importance of team formation and leadership styles in project management. It covers the stages of team development and the factors to consider when selecting team members.
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34Team Management, Typology of its MembersVideo lesson
This lecture includes the importance of establishing a good relationship with the team. The typology includes energetic, expressive, sensitive, and analytical types of workers, and knowing how to communicate with each type can lead to successful team management.
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35Development and Learning ModelsVideo lesson
This lecture includes information about the Tuckman and Jensen models. It describes the five stages of team development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.
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36Team MotivationVideo lesson
This lecture includes a discussion on team motivation. The lecture covers various types of motivation, including reward, professional growth, responsibility for the result, and more, and suggests combining different approaches depending on the typology of your employees.
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37Rules for Dealing with ConflictsVideo lesson
This lecture includes strategies for effectively dealing with conflicts within a team and the importance of proactive conflict management.
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38How to Create a Positive Climate in the TeamVideo lesson
This lecture includes tips on creating a positive climate in a team. Additionally, the importance of creating a team based on values is discussed, as it helps to form a cultural code and influence the efficiency of business processes.
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39Check YourselfQuiz
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40Information Flows in the ProjectVideo lesson
This lecture includes information on the importance of communication in a project, and the stages of communications management, including planning, implementation, and control.
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41Coordination of Project CommunicationsVideo lesson
This lecture emphasizes the importance of communication in project management and how it can be effectively planned and executed through a communications plan. The lecture also highlights the various methods of disseminating information within a project.
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42Stakeholder ManagementVideo lesson
Lecture covers stakeholder management, including R. Edward Freeman's six steps for managing stakeholders and the importance of satisfying stakeholder needs for project success.
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43The Process of Escalation of Problems in ProjectsVideo lesson
This lecture includes tips on how to properly escalate problems in projects. It also provides guidance on how to approach the escalation in a constructive and transparent manner, while keeping the team moving forward.
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44Check yourselfQuiz
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46Project Monitoring and Control. Key Performance Indicators of the ProjectVideo lesson
This lecture covers project monitoring and control, including processes such as comparing current status with plans, working with risks, and updating project information. It also discusses the importance of setting effective KPIs, including common KPIs such as Schedule Performance, Cost Performance, Quality Performance, Risk Management, and Customer Satisfaction.
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47Where Do Project Changes Come FromVideo lesson
Lecture covers change management in projects, including the evaluation, approval, and management of changes to project deliverables, documentation, and the project management plan.
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48Сheck YourselfQuiz
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49Fixation of the Project Result and ReportingVideo lesson
In this lecture, we learn about the process of closing a project, including the compilation and acceptance of results, dissolution of the project team, saving information, and performance reporting.
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50The Most Common Mistakes of Project Managers BeginnersVideo lesson
Some of the most common mistakes made by beginner project managers include failing to define project goals and objectives clearly, inadequate planning, poor communication with stakeholders, and ineffective delegation of tasks.
