The Complete Project Management Fundamentals Course

The Complete Project Management Fundamentals Course

by YESI EDUCATION
Released April 2022
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781789536324

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Video description

Project management is the cornerstone of successful business endeavors, encompassing the skills, strategies, and tools required to bring projects to fruition on time and within budget.

In this course, you will embark on a transformative journey through the core principles of project management. Starting with the fundamentals, you will grasp the basics, including project definition, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Explore the nuances of project delivery, delving into phases, change management, and best practices often overlooked in traditional education settings. Gain invaluable insights into industry-specific challenges, learning how to apply best practices across diverse sectors.

Transitioning to the digital realm, you will dive into essential project management tools. Uncover the power of Agile methodologies by exploring their principles, various frameworks, and real-world applications. Navigate industry-leading platforms such as Jira, Microsoft Teams, Planner, and Trello, mastering their features to streamline project workflows and enhance collaboration. Harness the potential of ChatGPT for effective communication, creative problem-solving, and seamless task management.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to navigate the dynamic world of project management confidently.

What you will learn

  • Understand the core concepts of PM and the phases of a project
  • Understand the different project management methodologies
  • Understand how to organize and prioritize tasks using Jira
  • Learn to create, organize, and lead digital teams using Microsoft Teams
  • Utilize Trello cards to coordinate, monitor, and optimize workflows
  • Create content, emails, summaries, and interview prep using ChatGPT

Audience

This course is designed for a diverse audience, catering to both beginners and experienced professionals seeking to excel in project management. Whether you are an aspiring project manager looking to build a strong foundation or an industry veteran wanting to sharpen your skills, our course is tailored to meet your needs. No prior project management experience is required to embark on this educational journey.

About the Author

YESI EDUCATION:

Mauricio Rubio Parra is an Agile Guru and the founder of YESI EDUCATION. In a nutshell, he is a serial entrepreneur, techie, life hacker, expert PM, and MBA (x2), but at heart, he is also an educator.

YESI EDUCATION is a global online education business with over 100 products that reach more than half a million students in over 200 countries. Their portfolio of products includes online courses, eBooks, audiobooks, newsletters, apps, podcasts, and other educational resources such as templates. YESI is formally incorporated and headquartered in Sydney, Australia and has three main divisions: education, property and invest.

YESI, founded in 2016, has a strong focus on passive income generation and wealth creation. The company constantly explores new revenue streams, disruptive and innovative technologies as well as investment opportunities and new products within its three divisions.

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 : Introduction to Project Management
    1. Project Management Fundamentals
  2. Chapter 2 : Project Delivery
    1. The Phases of a Project
    2. Change Management in Project Management
  3. Chapter 3 : Things They Don't Teach You at a University or in a Project Management Course
    1. The Concept of Guesstimating in Project Management
    2. The Difference Between Good PMs and Great PMs
  4. Chapter 4 : Project Management tips
    1. The Difference between Risks and Issues in Project Management
  5. Chapter 5 : Agile Essentials for Project Managers
    1. What Is Agile?
    2. Why Go Agile?
    3. How It All Began -The History of Agile
    4. The Different Agile Methodologies
    5. Agile Principles
    6. The Agile Culture
    7. The Agile Roles
    8. Agile Concepts
    9. Agile Artifacts
    10. Agile Rituals
    11. Agile Tools
    12. Agile Versus Waterfall
    13. Agile FAQs
    14. Agile Myths
    15. The Agile Knowledge Base
    16. Case Study: Agile in Healthcare and Supply Chain | Agile Interview
  6. Chapter 6 : Project Management Tools
    1. My Favorite Project Management Tool and How You Can Use It to Manage Your Projects
    2. Other Project Management Tools You Can Use
  7. Chapter 7 : Project Management Toolkit - Jira from Atlassian - Managing and Working on Agile Scrum Projects
    1. Introduction to Jira from Atlassian; Agile Project Management Tool
    2. Initial Jira Tour
    3. Components in Jira Part 1
    4. Components in Jira Part 2
    5. Scrum Boards in Jira
    6. Reports in Jira and the Burndown Chart
    7. The Product Backlog in Jira
    8. Roadmapping in Jira
  8. Chapter 8 : Project Management Toolkit - Microsoft Teams - Digital Teamwork and Collaboration
    1. Introduction to Microsoft Teams
    2. What Is Teams?
    3. Free Microsoft Teams Resources and the Microsoft Teams App Part 1
    4. Free Microsoft Teams Resources and the Microsoft Teams App Part 2
    5. Teams Demo from Microsoft
    6. Initial Tour of Microsoft Teams
    7. Create and Manage Teams in Microsoft Teams
    8. Create and Manage Channels in Microsoft Teams
    9. Chatting in Microsoft Teams
    10. Everything Else You Should Know about Teams
    11. A Real-World Video Conference Call in Microsoft Teams
  9. Chapter 9 : Project Management Toolkit - Microsoft Planner - Task Planning and Task Coordination
    1. Introduction
    2. Why Use Microsoft Planner?
    3. The Official Planner Website
    4. Initial Tour of Microsoft Planner
    5. How to Access and Use Support Documentation for Microsoft Planner
    6. Providing Feedback on Microsoft Planner
    7. A Real-World Example of Planner in Action
  10. Chapter 10 : Project Management Toolkit - Trello - Agile Project Management - Online Collaboration
    1. Introduction to Trello
    2. Initial Trello Tour
    3. Setting Up a Trello Board
    4. Using Cards in Trello Part 1
    5. Using Cards in Trello Part 2
    6. Using Cards in Trello Part 3
    7. Case Study: A Neo Bank Using Trello for Their Roadmap
    8. Real-World Example of an Agile Kanban Board in Trello
  11. Chapter 11 : Helpful Project Management Tool - ChatGPT - Essentials and Prompts
    1. Welcome to ChatGPT
    2. Introduction to ChatGPT
    3. Getting Started with ChatGPT
    4. Initial Tour of ChatGPT
    5. ChatGPT Versus ChatGPT Plus and Why ChatGPT Is Superior and the Recommended Choice
    6. ChatGPT Prompts Part 1
    7. ChatGPT Prompts Part 2
    8. Using ChatGPT to Generate Book Summaries
    9. Using ChatGPT to Write an Email Requesting Annual Leave
    10. Using ChatGPT to Create a Podcast Name and Description
    11. Using ChatGPT to Prepare for a Project Manager Interview
  12. Chapter 12 : More About Project Management
    1. Calculating Your Project Budget
    2. Job Opportunities and Salaries
  13. Chapter 13 : Wrap Up the Course
    1. Thank You and Goodbye!

Product information

  • Title: The Complete Project Management Fundamentals Course
  • Author(s): YESI EDUCATION
  • Release date: April 2022
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781789536324