Project Management Essentials
What you will learn
"This course is great, to the point, informative, lecturer is very knowledgeable. One of my favorite courses. Great job." – Romol Bereaux
What project management fundamentally does, and the domains it applies to.
Who in the organization can benefit from using project management.
How project management applies to small (sometimes very small) projects.
What comes before project management, before you have a project.
When project management is most useful, and the process will be more than worth the effort.
The five stages of the formal project management process, their essential features, and how they fit together.
The most important concept in project management – the triple constraint, its key messages, and how the parts inter-relate.
The role of the Project Manager, key responsibilities, and why accountability is a good thing.
The purpose of project initiation, and the key elements of the project charter.
The importance of the first definition of the project scope – the one sentence objective.
A one-page flowchart of the whole planning process, setting up your project for success.
The official baseline for the project scope – the work breakdown structure.
The precedence diagram – your most important tool for planning, communicating, and managing your project.
The official baseline for the project schedule – the Gantt chart.
The essential elements of the project cost breakdown.
The importance of planning for the unexpected – risk management planning.
Documenting the planning in a concise project management plan for sponsor review.
The purpose and key elements of the monitoring and control phase.
Managing the number two cause of project problems – scope changes.
The essential elements of managing the project schedule.
The essential elements of managing project cost.
The essential elements of managing project risk.
The best way to conduct the monthly project review.
The purpose and key elements of project closing.
Wrapping up the project with a targeted final report.
A summary checklist of all the key learnings of the course.
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Our Verdict
Since 2017, this Project Management Essentials course has maintained a strong rating of 4.51, making it an attractive option for anyone new to project management or looking for PMP recertification points. While the presentation approach appears outdated and struggles with diversity representation in visuals, it still offers valuable content for learners. Key topics include PMI methodology across the five stages of formal project management, triple constraint concepts, risk management planning, cost breakdown, and a useful summary checklist. With 64071 subscribers by March 2025, this crash course has helped numerous professionals jump-start their project management careers. However, brace yourself for minor technical difficulties, diversity concerns, and potential completion issues before diving into this 2-hour long course.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive overview of project management principles, aligned with PMI methodology and perfect for both new and experienced project managers
- Covers all essential features of the formal project management process across five stages
- Packed with valuable, detailed points, including risk management planning and cost breakdown
- Includes a Project Management Essentials summary checklist for key learnings
Potential Drawbacks
- Presentation format may feel outdated, lacking consideration for diverse learning styles
- Minor technical issues like black screens during videos might disrupt the learning experience
- Occasional concerns regarding diversity in visual content and biased hiring decisions
- Completing some sections or assessments might pose challenges and affect course completion percentage