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Course Description
Small business management involves overseeing both small and large projects. Not all projects require extensive planning, but project management techniques can help teams of all sizes meet their goals more efficiently. This course introduces fundamental project management concepts, reviews common project pitfalls, and explains the importance of each of the five stages of the project life cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why project management is important in a small business setting
- Describe the stages in the project life cycle
- Create documents to initiate a project
- Describe the problem of scope creep
- Create a project plan
- Identify the importance of performance reports and reviews
- Explore ways to facilitate communication between project participants
- Distinguish between push and pull communications
- Explain the importance of monitoring progress, risks, and changes
Credits
ATD CI Credits: 3
HRCI Credits: 3
SHRM PDCs: 3
IACET CEUs: 0.3
(Contact Hours: 3 hours) Must achieve a test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
PMI PDUs: 3
Power Skills PDUs: 1.5 Business Acumen PDUs: 0.5 Ways of Working PDUs: 1
Key Features
- Mobile-friendly
- Audio-enabled
- Badge and credit-awarding
- Real-world case studies
- Fully accessible
- Games & Flashcards
- Expert-supported
- Video content