Introduction to Project Management
Gold Seal: 6 credits
Description
This comprehensive course, integrating project management, time management, technology management, and stress management, holds particular significance for aspiring project managers. By navigating through the project lifecycle, understanding project fundamentals, and honing time management skills, aspiring project managers can effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects. Mastery of technology management ensures adeptness in utilizing digital tools for seamless project execution. Moreover, stress management techniques equip project managers to handle pressure, maintain focus, and lead teams efficiently, essential for success in dynamic professional environments.
This course is certified with 6 Gold Seal credits —accredited by the Canadian Construction Association.
Foundations of Project Management and Problem Solving
- Project Management Scopes and Components of a Project
- Introduction to Problem-Solving
- Developing Your Problem-Solving Skills
- Critical Thinking Process and Arguments Evaluation
Practical Project Management
- Five Main Phases in Project Management
- Developing a Project Schedule
- Planning, Decision Making, and Initiating Projects
- Monitoring and Controlling the Project
Problem Solving for Project Managers
- Techniques to Identify a Problem’s Root Cause
- Five Whys Process and the Cause-and-effect Diagram
- Creating a Flowchart
- Identifying, Evaluating, and Choosing Solution
Essential Skills for Project Managers
- Qualities and Values of Critical Thinkers
- Common Barriers to Critical Thinking and Strategies to Overcome Them
- Mastering Critical Thinking Process Steps
- Research Methods for Evidence Gathering
- Evaluating Evidence, Facts vs. Opinions, Assumptions vs. Inferences
- Developing and Evaluating Arguments
Closing Projects, Stress Management, and Solution Implementation
- Closing the Project
- Assessing and Implementing the Solution
- Taking Advantage of Technology
- Dealing with Stress
- Avoiding Common Problem-Solving Mistakes
Please note that new registrations will be processed Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PDT and will receive logins and instructions within 24 hours of payment.
Courses purchased on weekends or holidays will receive logins and instructions on the next business day.
Technical Requirements
- Have access to a device that meets the system requirements to use Northwest Skills Institute online courses
Prerequisites
- Recommended English CLB 7