Project Communications, Stakeholders & Leadership

This introductory module provides an overview of the course structure and learning approach. Students learn about the course objectives, grading scheme, and strategies for maximizing their learning experience. The module also introduces project management certification paths like CAPM/PMP, establishing the foundation for professional development in project management communication and leadership.

Skills you'll gain

This module focuses on establishing the fundamental people-centered principles for project success. Students learn how to prioritize team members' wellbeing, communicate clear project objectives, demonstrate servant leadership by participating in the work, and create an environment that fosters collaboration and productivity. The module emphasizes the human aspects of project management as essential foundations for technical success.

Skills you'll gain

This module explores the core components of effective project communication. Students learn techniques for conducting productive conversations, essential project management communication skills, synchronous versus asynchronous communication approaches, selection of appropriate communication mediums, cross-cultural communication strategies, "failing fast" methodology, key project roles, and RACI responsibility matrix development. The module provides a comprehensive toolkit for clear, effective project communication.

Skills you'll gain

This module addresses strategic approaches to planning project communications. Students learn the Critical Path Method for project scheduling, Critical Chain Method for resource optimization, development of comprehensive communication management plans, business analyst communication requirements, virtual communications planning, status reporting techniques, and assessment of personal communication styles. The module emphasizes proactive planning for effective information exchange throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills you'll gain

This module covers essential leadership concepts and skills for project managers. Students learn leadership essentials, self-assessment of leadership levels, techniques for improving leadership skills, different leadership styles and factors, application of situational leadership with teams, knowledge sharing hierarchies, and intuitive decision-making approaches. The module emphasizes the development of adaptive leadership capabilities that respond to team and project needs.

Skills you'll gain

This module focuses on effective stakeholder engagement and team leadership. Students learn resource planning and acquisition techniques, negotiation skills, trust-building approaches, emotional intelligence application in stakeholder relations, strategies for "managing up" with senior stakeholders, and development of adaptability and resilience in project contexts. The module emphasizes the practical aspects of working with diverse stakeholders to achieve project success.

Skills you'll gain

This module provides students with the opportunity to apply and demonstrate their project communication and leadership skills. Students complete a comprehensive project that includes identifying key roles and developing a RACI matrix, revising a communications management plan, developing a project status report, and creating a resource breakdown structure based on a real-world scenario. The module culminates in a peer review process that assesses students' communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Skills you'll gain

This concluding module summarizes the key learning points from the course and outlines next steps for continued professional development. Students review critical concepts, receive guidance on applying their new skills in real-world settings, acknowledge the contributions of the course team, and provide feedback on their learning experience. The module serves as a capstone to the educational journey and a bridge to future learning opportunities.

Skills you'll gain