What you'll learn

Today’s organizations find ways to better serve customers and produce the innovations necessary for a brighter future through project initiatives. In this course, Foundations of Effective Project Management, you’ll learn about the foundations of effectively managing these initiatives. First, you’ll learn what makes projects special, and how project teams fill a unique role in organizations. Next, you’ll explore how project teams work together to accomplish goals and generate new value. Finally, you’ll gain familiarity with the core principles and practices of effective project leaders. By the end of this course, you’ll understand what it takes to successfully lead project teams, and establish a foundation for continued learning about project leadership.