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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Project managers in dynamic sectors must be able to adapt to quickly changing conditions, satisfy rising client demands, and increase revenue. The George Washington's Project Management Essentials online course via GetSmarter is designed to support professionals in leading and delivering projects within scope, on time, and on budget.

A KPMG, IPMA, and AIPM joint research poll found that 74% of respondents thought project management skills will be more useful in the future than they are now. Candidates will gain an understanding of project management's core concepts and have a better grasp of its function in companies as a result of the Project Management Essentials training.

Candidates will gain an understanding of project management's core concepts and better grasp its function in companies as a result of this course. The Project Management Essentials covers the preliminary project process, alternative project management techniques, and the significance of stakeholder and good communication involvement for the success of the project.

The Highlights

7-10 hours per week
George Washington University offering
Self-paced learning
Course provider Getsmarter
Shareable certificate
Online learning
Projects and assessments
Split option of payment
8 weeks duration
Downloadable resources

Programme Offerings

Self-paced learning
video lectures
Offline resources
quizzes
Live polls
Case Studies
Infographics
online learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	The George Washington University School of Business, Washington

Fee type	Fee amount in INR
Project Management Essentials fees	Rs. 1,43,693 (Incl of all taxes)

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the Project Management Essentials certification from GWU, Candidates must finish all of the program modules as well as present all of the projects and assignments. Participants must take part in activities such as quizzes, live polls, surveys and questionnaires in the classroom. Students are evaluated based on a sequence of completed assignments and projects. To be certified, students must meet all of the requirements outlined in the coursebook.

What you will learn

Interpersonal skillsProject management

After the completion of the Project Management Essentials online certification course, Candidates will learn about standard project management skills including scheduling, strategic project planning, time management, scope management, and cost management accounting. Learners will develop leadership, strategic and interpersonal skills to improve engagement and team motivation for efficient project execution.

Who it is for

Human Resource ManagerProject ManagerProject DeveloperProject Consultant

Individuals who want to work in the project management field will be benefited from the course.
Those who need to handle several projects from a variety of vocations.
Human resource managers, operations managers, and chief executive officers seeking to supplement their present management techniques with project management abilities.
Professionals in a competitive work environment who want to learn new technical and soft skills.

Admission Details

To get admission in the Project Management Essentials tutorial, follow the steps written below:

Step 1. Open the course page with the given link (https://www.getsmarter.com/products/gwu-project-management-essentials-online-short-course)

Step 2. Click on the ‘Register Now’ Button to start the registration

Step 3. Read the terms and conditions, and agree to proceed

Step 4. Generate your profile on the provider website

Step 5. Provide the billing and sponsor details if applicable

Step 6. Pay the program fee by using a credit/debit card or bank transfer and start the online course on the scheduled date.

The Syllabus

Discuss the relationship between business strategy and project management
Recognize key principles of business strategy and strategic planning
Recognize core competencies of project managers
Describe the role of a project manager
Identify the difference between projects, programs, portfolios, and operations

Review the importance of developing a project initiation document
Recognize the project life cycle and key project management functions involved in each phase
Identify project selection techniques used for project initiation documents
Review the importance of a business case when developing a project initiation document

Use the work breakdown structure to identify project activities
Review how to create a scope statement
Review important aspects of project scheduling
Analyze the core aspects of an effective project schedule
Apply your insights on project scheduling when using a Gantt chart
Create a project schedule

Interpret different project performance measures, objectives, and constraints and how to balance them during the project execution phase
Review the basic concepts of project control, and the use of EVM
Assess and manage identified risks during execution
Use a project progress report to assess the status of a project

Review different leadership skills and strategies used to increase team motivation and engagement
Discuss the role of leadership in project management
Recommend strategies that could be deployed to increase team motivation and engagement for project success
Apply your insights on leadership skills and strategies

Apply your insights on stakeholder engagement
Review the Stakeholder Engagement and Management Process and the elements that make up a Stakeholder Management Plan
Identify the key components of a Communications Management Plan
Analyze the impact of stakeholder engagement and communication on project success
Articulate the value of an effective project communication plan

Review and contrast key differences between Agile and traditional project management
Recognize fundamental principles of Agile and traditional project management approaches
Demonstrate how to select an appropriate approach at the start of a project

Describe the main differences between project and project management success
Recall fundamental principles of project and project management success
Determine key measures of project and project management success
Assess the project delivery and project management success of a project
Analyze project and project management success

Instructors

The George Washington University School of Business, Washington Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is project management?

Project management is the use of procedures, knowledge, skills, methods, and knowledge to achieve specified project goals within agreed-upon boundaries.

2: Why is project management essential?

Project management is essential because it provides project direction and leadership.

3: What are the 5 project management stages?

Planning, initiation, execution, measurement, and closure are the 5 project management stages.

4: What are the 3 basic dimensions of a project?

Time, budget, and scope are the 3 basic dimensions of a project.

5: Which stage is the heart of a project?

The planning stage of project management is the heart of a project.