AI Academy

Introduction to Project Management

Instructor: Rav Ahuja , Bethany Hudnutt , Kasie Kyle Duration: Approx. 9 hours
Objective 1 Explain project management, its benefits, and the role it plays in projects
Objective 2 Describe who project managers work with, different project management methodologies, and recent trends in project management
Objective 3 Summarize the typical responsibilities of a project manager and the skill sets needed to fulfill those responsibilities
Objective 4 Compare and contrast different industries, paths, and possible career progressions available to project management professionals
Project Management Life Cycle
Technical Management
Agile Methodology
Stakeholder Management
IT Management
Communication
Agile Project Management
Scope Management
Project Risk Management
Project Management

Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

Instructor: Skill-Up EdTech Team , Daniel C. Yeomans Duration: 2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Compare and contrast predictive and adaptive project management models
Objective 2 Investigate how to lead effective meetings and how motivating your team can lead to project success
Objective 3 Create planning documents and others that help you scope a project, plan project schedules, and create accurate budgets
Objective 4 Apply processes and tools that drive project initiation
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Scoping
Agile Project Management
Earned Value Management
Project Management Life Cycle
Risk Management
Project Controls
Meeting Facilitation
Project Planning
Work Breakdown Structure
Team Motivation
Scope Management
Quality Management
Stakeholder Management
Cost Management
Project Schedules
Team Leadership
Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Project Documentation
Project Management

Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

Instructor: Skill-Up EdTech Team , Daniel C. Yeomans Duration: 2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Describe different project lifecycles including waterfall and adaptive lifecycles.
Objective 2 Demonstrate information sharing techniques to improve communication effectiveness with team members and external stakeholders.
Objective 3 Perform an end-to-end risk analysis including SWOT analysis, risk register, and risk matrix.
Objective 4 Create executable risk response strategies to avoid or mitigate threats and exploit or enhance opportunities.
Risk Analysis
Project Documentation
Stakeholder Communications
Backlogs
Stakeholder Management
Conflict Management
Communication Strategies
Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Agile Methodology
Project Management Life Cycle
Project Management
Project Risk Management
Risk Management
Communication

Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

Instructor: Daniel C. Yeomans , Kasie Kyle Duration: 2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Discuss ways to foster a healthy environment for team members and explain the effects of empowering team members.
Objective 2 Demonstrate better project communications by applying different communication skills and mediums.
Objective 3 Apply leadership skills to get positive project outcomes, build trusting teams, and establish strong stakeholder relationships.
Objective 4 Demonstrate increased stakeholder engagement by applying the knowledge and skills to acquire resources and keep stakeholders involved in the project.
Project Schedules
Resource Allocation
Resource Management
Team Leadership
Leadership
Scheduling
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Communications
Emotional Intelligence
Negotiation
Leadership and Management
Communication
Resource Planning
Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

Instructor: John Rofrano Duration: 1 week at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Adopt the 5 practices of Agile, a subset of DevOps: small batches, minimum viable product, pair programming, behavior- and test-driven development.
Objective 2 Write good user stories, estimate and assign story points and track stories using a kanban board. Incorporate Scrum artifacts, events, and benefits.
Objective 3 Create and refine a product backlog using the sprint planning process. Produce potentially shippable product increments with every iteration.
Objective 4 Create burndown charts to forecast the ability to meet a sprint goal. Use metrics to enhance performance, productivity, and client satisfaction.
Kanban Principles
Performance Measurement
Team Management
Continuous Improvement Process
Sprint Planning
Agile Project Management
Backlogs
Workflow Management
Agile Software Development
Sprint Retrospectives
User Story
Team Building
Agile Methodology
Lean Methodologies

Project Management Capstone

Instructor: IBM Skills Network Team , Daniel C. Yeomans Duration: 2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Demonstrate end-to-end project knowledge of Project Manager capabilities
Objective 2 Manage scope, resources, and kick off a project as a project manager
Objective 3 Plan a project using adaptive methodologies such as Scrum and Sprints
Objective 4 Create predictive method artefacts such as a work breakdown structure, network diagram, quality and communications plans, and a risk register
Stakeholder Management
Work Breakdown Structure
Project Documentation
Project Closure
Risk Management
Project Planning
Backlogs
Project Portfolio Management
Communication Planning
Change Management
Agile Project Management
Project Controls
Peer Review
Project Management Life Cycle
Project Performance
Project Management
User Story
Quality Management

Practice Exam for CAPM Certification

Instructor: Skill-Up EdTech Team , Daniel C. Yeomans Duration: 5 hours to complete Recommended experience
Objective 1 Prepare for the CAPM certification by taking a simulated exam consisting of 150 questions
Objective 2 Learn effective strategies and techniques to optimize your exam results, such as time management, question prioritization, and leveraging strengths
Objective 3 Understand the CAPM exam format, duration, topics, and objectives, enabling you to focus on the topics that matter most
Objective 4 Receive guidance on locating course resources to refresh your learning on specific exam topics
Project Management Life Cycle
Project Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Cost Management
Risk Management
Project Management

Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

Instructor: IBM Skills Network Team , Daniel C. Yeomans Duration: 1 week to complete at 10 hours a week
Objective 1 Explain the role of a project manager, career opportunities, the roles, titles, responsibilities and the required skills and competencies
Objective 2 Create a resume, portfolio, and cover letter based on the job requirements and apply tips and best practices to prepare for a job interview
Objective 3 Describe various interview question types, including  industry, skills and experience, and behavioral, and how to respond to them effectively
Objective 4 Discuss post-interview actions required to position yourself for success and apply tips to help during salary negotiation
Verbal Communication Skills
Project Management
LinkedIn
Writing and Editing
Recruitment
Applicant Tracking Systems
Interviewing Skills
Professional Networking
Communication Strategies
Negotiation