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Microsoft Project Management: Build Job-Ready Skills Professional Certificate
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Microsoft Project Management: Build Job-Ready Skills Professional Certificate

Launch your career as a project manager. Build job-ready skills and prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. No prior experience required.

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Instructor: Microsoft

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4 months at 10 hours a week
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4.7

(551 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
4 months at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Acquire knowledge of project management terminology, methodologies, and best practices in order to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.

  • Master the Principle Domains and Process Groups relevant to the PMP Exam.

  • Use Microsoft Excel for data preparation, analysis, and visualization to gain expertise in developing and managing project schedules.

  • Demonstrate your new skills with a capstone project using real-world scenarios and prepare for the industry-recognized PMP certification exam.

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177 practice exercises

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What you'll learn

  • Gain an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of project management.

  • Identify and analyze various approaches to project planning for effective execution.

  • Discuss the value and benefits that a Project Management Office (PMO) can provide to an organization.

Skills you'll gain

Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Organizational Structure, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Office (PMO), and Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into the stages of team development.

  • Discuss the significance of effective team building and leadership in meeting project objectives.

  • Explore various leadership styles applicable to project management contexts.

Skills you'll gain

Team Building, Leadership, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Goal Setting, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Communication, Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, and Emotional Intelligence

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into the significance of communication in alignment with the organization's strategic goals and business needs.

  • Explore the influence of organizational culture, structure, and governance on project management decisions and outcomes.

  • Describe cultural nuances affecting project communications and stakeholder engagements, fostering effective collaboration across cultural boundaries.

Skills you'll gain

Cultural Sensitivity, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Organizational Structure, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Cultural Diversity, Project Management, Relationship Building, Strategic Communication, and Influencing

What you'll learn

  • Learn to apply processes for planning and managing project communications effectively.

  • Acquire skills to ensure clear and effective communication within project teams and stakeholders.

  • Gain an understanding of processes for identifying and analyzing project risks, enabling proactive mitigation strategies.

Skills you'll gain

Project Closure, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Management, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Mitigation, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Performance, Performance Metric, and Project Coordination
PMP Formulas

PMP Formulas

Course 516 hours

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into the process of Earned Value Management for accurate project performance evaluation.

  • Learn to implement PMP formulas to monitor progress and optimize resource utilization in diverse project environments.

  • Learn to assess project Return on Investment (ROI) for prioritizing investments and maximizing organizational value.

Skills you'll gain

Earned Value Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Procurement, Forecasting, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Cost Management, Project Schedules, and Microsoft Excel

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into distinguishing between process and principle-based approaches to project management.

  • Learn to implement principle-based knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques across various project scenarios.

  • Describe the 12 PMP Principles outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) for guiding project management practices effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Leadership, Team Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Governance, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, and Problem Solving

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into applying the 8 Project Performance domains throughout a project lifecycle.

  • Learn to implement the domains as an integrated system to ensure project success.

  • Understand domain variability in projects; discern relevant activities for specific contexts.

Skills you'll gain

Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Team Management, Performance Measurement, Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Performance, Project Management, and Project Risk Management

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into Agile principles and methodologies for project execution.

  • Learn to execute projects using Agile methodologies and adapt to changing requirements.

  • Implement Agile practices effectively in project environments to foster flexibility and collaboration.

Skills you'll gain

Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Team Management, Sprint Planning, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Project Management, and Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into the content areas, domains, and structure of the PMP exam.

  • Review the PMP Exam Content Outline, discussing domains, knowledge areas, and question formats.

  • Learn and apply good practice exam techniques to increase chances of passing the PMP Exam successfully.

Skills you'll gain

Project Risk Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Practice Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, and Organizational Strategy

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