Designed specifically for project management professionals working for or earmarking a career in the Non-profit sector, this course presents an outline of crucial concepts, tools, and techniques to track progress, manage client relationships, and adjust throughout the project lifecycle.
Introduction to Project Management
After this introductory course, learners will be able to explain project management and why it’s important. Learners will also describe the role of project managers, various project management methodologies and best practices. Students will also outline project management in various industries, and opportunities for project management professionals.
Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning
Students will make a comparison between predictive and adaptive project management approaches, gain insights into leading effective meetings, team motivation and why these are crucial for project success. Creation of planning documents and related will aid in scoping a project, planning of project schedules, and contribute to more effective budgeting. Learners will undertake practical application of processes and tools to guide project initiation.
Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Management of risk.
An outline of various project lifecycles including waterfall and adaptive lifecycles is presented. Learners will become acquainted with information sharing techniques for best communication including with team members and external stakeholders. Learners will be able to undertake end-to-end risk analysis including SWOT analysis, risk register, and risk matrix.
Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership
The module presents strategies to develop a healthy environment for project teams and showcases the positive results of empowering team members. Learners will showcase best practice project communication by utilising a effective communication skills and mediums. Students will put in place leadership skills to get best project outcomes, cultivate trust, and uncompromised stakeholder relationships.
Agile methodology, Key MEAL concepts.
In the context of the nonprofit sector projects, the current module presents how agile methodology allows for greater flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability to changing needs by breaking down large projects into smaller, manageable “sprints” with regular feedback loops, making it particularly beneficial for complex and dynamic developmental initiatives.
Capstone, Job Search, Resume, Interview Prep, further career options
In this final project, learners will showcase practical end-to-end knowledge of project management capabilities. They will design, manage scope, resources, implement MEAL before presenting implementation results to an audience. Support on interview preparation, platforms for employment and entrepreneurial opportunities within project management will be presented.