Project Management Skills for Leaders

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Free Online Course: Project Management Skills for Leaders provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Project Management Skills for Leaders is taught by Dana Brownlee.

Overview
  • Learn about how to apply the principles of project management to become a more effective leader.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Why project management skills are valuable for leaders
    1. Applying General Project Management Principles
    • Apply the project management cycle to provide structure
    • Utilize risk analysis to improve outcomes
    • Encourage realistic time estimates
    2. Conducting Effective Kickoff Meetings
    • Create an action-oriented kickoff meeting agenda
    • Incorporate relationship building elements
    • Draft a project charter
    • Co-create a project task outline and schedule
    3. Delegating and Status Tracking
    • Provide status update guidance
    • Delegate with confidence with "three magic questions"
    • Build a culture of candor
    Conclusion
    • Leverage your new project management skills