Project Management 2: Core Skills Training Course
$27.50 inc. GST
This topic focuses on the core skills that project managers must possess to successfully navigate each stage of project management. It revisits the four stages of project management—Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closure—and identifies the essential skills needed for each stage. The topic provides frameworks, processes, and insights to guide best practices and help avoid common mistakes in project management.
This course will take approximately 69 minutes to complete.
Why is the Project Management 2: Core Skills Course Important?
Excelling as a project manager requires more than just technical expertise in a specific field. Project managers must develop a range of additional skills, including people management, productivity, and strategic planning. This topic highlights the core skills essential for effective project management, laying a strong foundation for more advanced topics in the series.
Target Audience
This topic is suitable for all employees, particularly those with a basic understanding of project management. It is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their project management capabilities by mastering the essential skills needed throughout a project’s lifecycle. You may also be interested in PM 1: Overview Training Course and PM 3: Frameworks Training Course
Topics Covered
- Initiation: Creating a business case
- Planning: Developing a project plan
- Execution: Building an effective project team
- Closure: Wrap-up a project for success
Learner Experience
Learners will explore the essential skills required at each stage of project management. Through practical examples and detailed explanations, they will gain a deeper understanding of the frameworks and processes that underpin successful project management, while also learning how to avoid common pitfalls.
Assessment
None.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this topic, learners will:
- Understand the core skills necessary for each stage of project management.
- Develop a strong business case during project initiation.
- Create a comprehensive project plan in the planning stage.
- Build and manage an effective project team during execution.
- Successfully wrap up projects, ensuring all objectives are met.
Business Outcomes
By enhancing the core skills of project managers, organisations can:
- Improve project outcomes through better planning and execution.
- Enhance team collaboration and productivity.
- Reduce the likelihood of project delays and failures by equipping managers with the necessary skills to navigate each project stage effectively.
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
Description
Why is the Project Management 2: Core Skills Course Important?
Excelling as a project manager requires more than just technical expertise in a specific field. Project managers must develop a range of additional skills, including people management, productivity, and strategic planning. This topic highlights the core skills essential for effective project management, laying a strong foundation for more advanced topics in the series.
Target Audience
This topic is suitable for all employees, particularly those with a basic understanding of project management. It is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their project management capabilities by mastering the essential skills needed throughout a project’s lifecycle. You may also be interested in PM 1: Overview Training Course and PM 3: Frameworks Training Course
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Initiation: Creating a business case
- Planning: Developing a project plan
- Execution: Building an effective project team
- Closure: Wrap-up a project for success
Experience
Learner Experience
Learners will explore the essential skills required at each stage of project management. Through practical examples and detailed explanations, they will gain a deeper understanding of the frameworks and processes that underpin successful project management, while also learning how to avoid common pitfalls.
Assessment
None.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this topic, learners will:
- Understand the core skills necessary for each stage of project management.
- Develop a strong business case during project initiation.
- Create a comprehensive project plan in the planning stage.
- Build and manage an effective project team during execution.
- Successfully wrap up projects, ensuring all objectives are met.
Business Outcomes
By enhancing the core skills of project managers, organisations can:
- Improve project outcomes through better planning and execution.
- Enhance team collaboration and productivity.
- Reduce the likelihood of project delays and failures by equipping managers with the necessary skills to navigate each project stage effectively.
Accessibility
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |