Renita Tucker
Foundational Course

ABCs & 123s of Project Management

Start here to build your project management foundation. Learn the essential vocabulary, concepts, and frameworks that every PM should know.

Course Overview

This course covers the fundamental building blocks of project management. Whether you're transitioning into a PM role or clarifying your existing knowledge, these lessons provide a solid foundation for success.

You'll learn to navigate project lifecycles, understand key terminology, and apply proven frameworks that bring clarity to complex work.

What You'll Learn

Project Lifecycle Phases

Understand initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases

Scope Management

Define, document, and control project scope to avoid scope creep

Stakeholder Identification

Identify, analyze, and engage stakeholders effectively throughout projects

Triple Constraint

Balance scope, time, and cost to deliver successful project outcomes

Communication Planning

Create communication strategies that keep teams aligned and informed

Quality Standards

Establish and maintain quality criteria throughout project execution

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: What is Project Management?

Defining PM, understanding the PM role, and exploring key responsibilities

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Lesson 2: The Project Lifecycle

Breaking down the five phases and what happens in each

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Lesson 3: Defining Scope

Writing clear scope statements and avoiding common pitfalls

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Lesson 4: Understanding Stakeholders

Identifying, analyzing, and engaging project stakeholders

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Lesson 5: Managing the Triple Constraint

Balancing scope, time, and cost in real-world scenarios

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Course Resources

Project Charter Template

Downloadable template for initiating projects with clarity

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Stakeholder Analysis Matrix

Template for mapping and managing stakeholder relationships

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PM Glossary

Quick reference guide to essential PM terminology

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Scope Statement Worksheet

Step-by-step guide for writing comprehensive scope statements

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