Course description
Best Practices for Project Management Success
Project management plays a key role in supporting a business's success. In this project management course, you will learn what's required from an organization for projects to excel.
You will learn how to turn project management principles and theory into practice. The course will cover:
- project management methods and best practices
- project portfolio management
- the project management office
- Six Sigma
- corporate culture and organizational behavior
- project management leadership
The course will utilize case studies and examples from companies to help students sharpen their project management skills to recognize and implement an environment that supports success.
First, we will cover the basic organizational and leadership elements required to provide a successful environment for all projects to succeed.
Second, we will cover the necessary organizational support structures and methods that enable project management and project managers to deliver results to the business and to the customers they serve.
Finally, we will explore the challenges of specific types of projects such as projects in crisis, global projects and managing a portfolio.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of or understanding of concepts from Project Management Life Cycle .
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- How to achieve success in project management
- Best practices in organizational and leadership characteristics
- How to overcome challenges of specific types of projects
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Rochester Institute of Technology, a partner institute of EdX.
8-12 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$449
- Audit Track - Free