Strategic Project Management Methodologies

Strategic Project Management Methodologies
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Improve project success rates, and open up new career opportunities when you complete the Strategic Project Management Methodologies microcredential. Learners become acquainted with PMI’s PMBOK (PM Body of Knowledge) Guide. Learners see how causes of unsuccessful project execution (due to both “technical” and “management” issues) have led to advancements in PM T&Ts (Tools & Techniques) over time, as well as their usage.

As a participant, you will:

  • Review the PMBOK Guide
  • Assess PM tools, techniques and Competencies
  • Dive into industry driven case studies
  • Determine best practices

Individuals aspiring to transition into project management roles can leverage this microcredential to acquire foundational knowledge and skills essential for a successful career in project management. It serves as a valuable stepping stone, providing them with the requisite expertise and credentials to kickstart their journey in this field.

Long form description:
This microcredential learning experience in Strategic Project Management Methodologies is designed to empower adult learners with comprehensive knowledge and skills essential for successful project execution. By delving into PMI's PMBOK Guide, participants gain a deep understanding of the principles, processes, and best practices in project management.

Through this journey, learners explore the intricate interplay between technical and managerial aspects that often influence project outcomes. They dissect the root causes of project failures, examining both technical challenges and managerial pitfalls. By doing so, they not only grasp the importance of robust project management methodologies but also appreciate the evolution of project management tools and techniques over time in response to these challenges.

Upon completion of this experience, learners emerge equipped with expertise to navigate complex project landscapes effectively. They become adept at orchestrating project lifecycles, optimizing resource utilization, mitigating risks, and fostering team collaboration. Essentially, they acquire the strategic acumen to drive project success in diverse organizational contexts, making them invaluable assets in the realm of project management.
 

Course Details

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The Strategic Project Management Methodologies Microcredential is composed of the following 4 learning modules: 

  • Module 1 - General Project Management Tools and Techniques
  • Module 2 - Project Management Tools and Techniques Options
  • Module 3 - Project Management Best Practices
  • Module 4 - Project Postmortems.

Within each module is an interactive lesson, instructional resources, e.g., PDF articles, webpages, or videos, and a multiple-choice exam.
 

Earners will be assessed via several multiple-choice exams and one comprehensive exam. Exams are graded immediately and multiple attempts are allowed.

  • Work through the following four asynchronous lessons: General PM Tools & Techniques, PM Tools & Techniques Options, PM Bests Practices, Project Postmortems.
  • Pass multiple, short "knowledge check" quizzes (multiple retries are allowed).
  • Pass a final exam, which is largely a compilation of 26 quiz questions taken from the four lessons, with a score of 80% or higher.
     

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  Skills

Estimating, Scheduling, Cost and Schedule Control, Controlling Quality

  Delivery

Asynchronous online

  Schedule

Ongoing with continuous enrollment

  Prerequisites

Project Portfolio Management; Managing Project Risks. This is #3 of five in the Strategic Project Management Series.

  Completion

10 hours

Overview Description

View this one-minute presentation to gain an overview of this learning experience. Step through the key points that you will learn regarding strategic project management methodologies.

Watch the Strategic Project Management Overview Description

Meet Your Instructor

Michael M. Bissonette (MS, MBA, PfMP) is a highly successful engineer-turned-businessman and is considered both a thought-leader and subject matter expert in Portfolio, Program and Project Management within several diverse industries. His work experience spans over 40 years of product development and organizational management, including executive positions in large Fortune 500 companies. He is an author of two books on the subject of “Strategic Project Management” (the first is titled: Project Risk Management: A Practical Implementation Approach, a best-seller published by the Project Management Institute, Inc., in 2016, and the second was recently published in 2021 – titled Achieving Epic Business Results with Strategic Project Management). Mike is an instructor (at his alma mater, Clarkson University) in the MS-EM curriculum. He is an entrepreneur (Founder of RTConfidence, Inc. – a SaaS [Software as a Services] company), developing Chrono™, the most advanced and affordable integrated IMS (Integrated Master Schedule)/SRA (Schedule Risk Analysis)/ESM (Earned Schedule Management) SaaS Tool on the market. Mike has been a guest speaker at numerous events around the world. He has always been a world-wide training asset within all the organizations he’s worked at. And he has been engaged on occasion to help facilitate enterprise-level transformational change.

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