New Project Manager Essentials
Master essential skills for new project managers. Learn about project environment and scopes, responsibilities, planning, and identifying stakeholders.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. <1 hourCertificate of completion
YesPrerequisites
None
About this course
For the new project manager, the essentials - what you need to know to undertake your new responsibilities - are not always obvious. Project management involves a lot of moving parts. In this course, you'll learn some of the foundational concepts, such as what a project and its project environment and scope are. You'll learn what you'll be responsible for, and things you'll need to understand before planning begins. You'll also learn where to go to access useful information and how to identify the different types of people who will have an interest in the project - its stakeholders.
Learning objectives
- Discover the subject areas that will be covered in this course
- Recognize the common characteristics of projects
- Identify potential business reasons for a undertaking a project
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In this course, you'll watch videos created by industry-leading experts for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. They'll cover key concepts, go through sample applications, prepare you for industry certifications, and more. Watch on any device — whenever and wherever you want — to learn at your own pace.
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These types of non-technical skills are transferable and can be helpful in any role throughout your career.
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