Who is this program for?

<text variant="body1">This program is for you: <text variant="body1">· If you want to start or switch to a career in the field of Project Management. <text variant="body1">· If you are interested in the field of project management, just beginning to work with project management tools.

What jobs can I get with project management skills?

<text variant="body1">Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of project management. The project management skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a project manager. This program also prepares you for a variety of entry-level roles that require goal-driven problem-solving and strategic planning. <text variant="body1">These roles include: <text variant="body1">· Project Manager <text variant="body1">· Program Manager <text variant="body1">· Product Manager <text variant="body1">· Change Manager <text variant="body1">· Operations Manager <text variant="body1">· IT Project Manager <text variant="body1">· Construction Project Manager <text variant="body1">· Engineering Project Manager

Will I be able to complete this course online?

This course is completely online. You can access your lessons, readings, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

How long does it take to complete the professional certificate?

It typically takes 4 months to complete the 9 courses. However, some learners may go through the content faster.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

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Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

104 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

95%

Most learners liked this course

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.

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In this course, you’ll discover the essentials of project management success through effective team development and leadership. Learn to identify key team stages, build strong teams, and adapt leadership styles for various projects. Whether you're new to project management or an experienced professional, this course offers indispensable knowledge for achieving project excellence.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Identify the stages of team development. • Discuss the importance of effective team building and leadership to ensure project objectives are met. • Discuss different leadership styles relevant to Project Management This is a great way to prepare for the industry-recognized PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam, a global standard in project management certification.

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to key principles of team building and leadership, setting the foundation for the rest of the course. You will explore the dynamics of effective teamwork, leadership development, and best practices drawn from real-world applications. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and hands-on activities, you’ll develop essential skills for building cohesive teams and guiding them toward shared objectives.

What's included

9 videos11 readings5 assignments

9 videos Total 43 minutes

Introduction to the course: Team Building and Leadership 3 minutes
Introduction to Leading Teams 3 minutes
Organisational Structures 4 minutes
Critical Thinking 7 minutes
Emotional Intelligence 4 minutes
Project Knowledge 5 minutes
Stakeholder engagement 6 minutes
Stakeholder Mapping 5 minutes
Module Summary: Introduction to Team Building and Leadership 6 minutes

11 readings Total 105 minutes

Course syllabus 10 minutes
How to be successful in this course 10 minutes
Team Building and Leadership 10 minutes
Acquiring Resources 10 minutes
Building a Team 10 minutes
Collaborative Environments 10 minutes
Decision making 10 minutes
Managing project knowledge 10 minutes
Requirements gathering 10 minutes
Strategies for empowering team members and stakeholders 10 minutes
Additional resources: Introduction to team building and leadership 5 minutes

5 assignments Total 80 minutes

Activity: Organization 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Leading Teams 15 minutes
Activity: Stakeholder Mapping 10 minutes
Knowledge check: Empowering Team Members and Stakeholders 15 minutes
Module quiz: Introduction to Team Building and Leadership 30 minutes

You will explore the importance of team dynamics in project environments. This module focuses on key components such as conflict management. supporting virtual teams and project leadership. You will gain insights into the diverse responsibilities of a project manager. The hands-on activities and quizzes are designed to reinforce the theoretical knowledge acquired during the lessons, ensuring learners are well-equipped to develop and engage project teams.

What's included

9 videos7 readings7 assignments

9 videos Total 52 minutes

Introduction to Conflict Management 5 minutes
Culture and communication 5 minutes
Virtual Teams 5 minutes
Collaborative Team Development 5 minutes
High Performing Teams 5 minutes
Getting the team on the same page 5 minutes
Clarifying project goals and objectives 7 minutes
SMART working 5 minutes
Module summary: Team Dynamics and Development 9 minutes

7 readings Total 70 minutes

Conflict Resolution 10 minutes
Collaboration 10 minutes
Defining Roles and Responsibilities 10 minutes
Team Development Models 10 minutes
Techniques for Building Shared Understanding 10 minutes
SMART Criteria 10 minutes
Additional resources: Team Dynamics and Development 10 minutes

7 assignments Total 115 minutes

Activity: Conflict resolution strategies 20 minutes
Knowledge check: Conflict Management 15 minutes
Activity: Virtual challenges 10 minutes
Knowledge check: Virtual Teams 15 minutes
Activity: SMART development 10 minutes
Knowledge check: Building a Shared Understanding 15 minutes
Module quiz: Team Dynamics and Development 30 minutes

In this module, you will explore the critical role of project leadership in achieving project success. Project leadership goes beyond traditional management techniques, focusing on inspiring and guiding team members towards common goals. You will explore various leadership styles essential for effective project leadership. By mastering project leadership concepts, you will be better equipped to lead your team to success.

What's included

11 videos7 readings7 assignments

11 videos Total 66 minutes

Project Leadership 7 minutes
Adapting your leadership approach 5 minutes
Influencing without Authority 4 minutes
Servant Leadership 5 minutes
Servant Leadership in Action 5 minutes
Enhance Team Performance 5 minutes
Introduction to Developing future Leaders 6 minutes
Integration of a leadership pipeline 8 minutes
Personalities 5 minutes
Developing people 7 minutes
Module summary: Project Leadership 10 minutes

7 readings Total 70 minutes

Approaches to Leadership 10 minutes
Politics, Power, and Getting Things Done 10 minutes
Side by Side Comparison of Leadership Styles 10 minutes
Benefits of Servant Leadership in Project Management 10 minutes
Characteristics of Effective Leadership Development 10 minutes
Leadership Personalities and Characteristics 10 minutes
Additional resources: Project Leadership 10 minutes

7 assignments Total 105 minutes

Activity: Management and Leadership 10 minutes
Knowledge check: Leadership Styles 15 minutes
Activity: Leadership choices 10 minutes
Knowledge check: Servant Leadership 15 minutes
Activity: Developing Leadership 10 minutes
Knowledge check: Developing future leaders 15 minutes
Module quiz: Project Leadership 30 minutes

Apply your skills through an end-of-course project to solidify your grasp of the key concepts covered. This week offers a recap of the course, reviews the main learning objectives, and gives you the chance to reinforce your understanding through a practical activity.

What's included

1 video2 readings2 assignments1 plugin

1 video Total 4 minutes

Course recap: Team Building and Leadership 4 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

About the final project and assessment 10 minutes
Activity: Project building 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 120 minutes

Self Review: Project building 30 minutes
Course Quiz: Team Building and Leadership 90 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

Exemplar: Project building 15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This program is for you:

· If you want to start or switch to a career in the field of Project Management.

· If you are interested in the field of project management, just beginning to work with project management tools.

You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.

Project managers are skilled and organized professionals who equip their teams with the tools to succeed and evolve through projects. The role of the project manager professional includes planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects. They play a critical role in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting the desired goals and objectives.

Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of project management. The project management skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a project manager. This program also prepares you for a variety of entry-level roles that require goal-driven problem-solving and strategic planning.

These roles include:

· Project Manager

· Program Manager

· Product Manager

· Change Manager

· Operations Manager

· IT Project Manager

· Construction Project Manager

· Engineering Project Manager

Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.

When you complete this Professional Certificate, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of project management and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:

• Motivating people and teams through all phases of a successful project.

• Using predictive, agile and hybrid approaches to determine which way of working is best for each project.

• Highlighting the success of a project and its impact on overall strategic organizational goals.

You’ll also be prepared to take the industry-recognized PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam, a global standard in project management certification.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.