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New Project Manager Essentials

Master essential skills for new project managers. Learn about project environment and scopes, responsibilities, planning, and identifying stakeholders.

  • Skill level

    Beginner
  • Time to complete

    Approx. <1 hour
  • Certificate of completion

    Yes
  • Prerequisites

    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

How it works

Expert-led videos

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.

Why learn professional skills?

  • Stand out in your job search

    Tech jobs require more than just tech skills. Professional skills like collaboration, leadership, and emotional intelligence help you stand out to hiring managers.
  • Build towards the future

    According to the World Economic Forum, employees that build analytical and critical thinking skills will become increasingly valuable to employers.
  • Develop yourself (and your career)

    These types of non-technical skills are transferable and can be helpful in any role throughout your career.

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