Project Management: Understanding the Project Manager's Role
Product Code: PROJ02 Time: 2 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course explains the role of the project manager and the traits and abilities he or she must have to be effective.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe five key traits that a project manager should have
  • List the duties and responsibilities of a project manager
  • Explain why a project manager should have good people skills
  • Explain the importance of leadership
  • List the guidelines for running effective meetings
  • Explain why a project manager should not assume multiple roles

Outline:

  • Traits of a project manager
  • Responsibilities and duties
  • The need for good people skills
  • The importance of leadership
  • Effective meeting guidelines
  • Problems in assuming multiple roles

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone wanting to learn about project management. It can also be helpful in preparing for the Project Management Institute project management certification.

Prerequisites:


Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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Terms of Use:

None

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