Patrick DiceyManager, Customer Project Management| CentralSquare TechnologiesOrlando, Fl, United States
Hey everyone! I have an entry level PM starting with some industry and relatable leadership experience, but has never been a project manager or have any PM training.
Are there any free resources you all have come across as a good "crash course" in project management that covers all the basics? Something like a 2-4 hour video. Obviously, this won't get into all the nitty gritty PMP level details but just the blocking and tackling to start to plant the seed on all the concepts.
I could make a course such as this myself based on my own personal experiences which seems like a fun initiative, but I am sure I would be reinventing the wheel. Saving Changes...
Brian LabusSenior Consultant| Public Consulting GroupTampa, Fl, United States
Hello, I think there are a couple of really good free resources that I have suggested mentees to use in their ice breaking to project management.
1) Linkedin learning offers a really good resource that is about 3 hours long but really breaks down all aspects of what project management is from start to finish.
Thank you! That LinkedIn course looks like a great start.
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Danielle RiceManager Information Security Services| Navy Federal Credit UnionDaniel Island, Sc, United States
PMI Kickoff is a free, interactive (about 45 minute) tool that covers of the basics of project management (has both Agile and Predictive tracks). And you get a badge after completion. kickoff.pmi.org
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1 reply by Patrick Dicey
Jan 19, 2022 2:32 PM
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Nice! I like this as a starter and to get a proof of completion with the badge.
If the person is going to be leading a project, I'd recommend a live fundamentals course rather than a short on-demand offering. The costs will be more than paid off by the risk reduction to your projects...
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1 reply by Patrick Dicey
Jan 19, 2022 2:33 PM
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I agree completely that an instructor led course/training is more effective for material that is this complicated. We will supplement, this is just intended to get him started. Our company has an internal project to enhance our onboarding/training program but we are not there... yet.
Thank you! Since both offered by PMI for free, I wonder how this differs from the link posted by Danielle to https://kickoff.pmi.org
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Milena IlievaProgram Manager Global accounts| VMWareVienna, Austria
Patrick,
I just finished such training materials for my team and already did it in the last days. It was a 2,5 hours online overview of PM basics with templates, etc. I got very positive feedback from the team.
I can offer to do the overview to your new PM, just so he gets rolling things and get a feeling of project management. In addition he can sign up for a more professional and more in dept PM training course.
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1 reply by Patrick Dicey
Jan 19, 2022 2:37 PM
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Thanks for the offer! I appreciate that and it's very kind of you. I hate to tap into your valuable time like that and instead will start with the on demand courses provided in here, but really do appreciate the offer and will let you know if I reconsider.
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Courses are great but only take you so far. Most adults learn best by doing. Your job is to provide a safe and encouraging experience. Consider assigning a buddy to your junior project manager.
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1 reply by Patrick Dicey
Jan 19, 2022 2:40 PM
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Absolutely! I spend a good bit of time with PMs during our first week onboarding. I sync them up with an experienced PM as well as their mentor for hands on/shadowing. I then tend to coach/mentor along the way and provide guidance on specific projects as they are assigned and as we run across different situations. Hoping to add this crash course to kick start things and make sure all the bases are covered since I have not sat down and created a comprehensive program, and most the mentor/mentee tends to focus more on our internal processes and applications but not necessarily PMI concepts.
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Patrick DiceyManager, Customer Project Management| CentralSquare TechnologiesOrlando, Fl, United States
Jan 05, 2022 11:57 AM
Replying to Brian Labus
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Hello, I think there are a couple of really good free resources that I have suggested mentees to use in their ice breaking to project management.
1) Linkedin learning offers a really good resource that is about 3 hours long but really breaks down all aspects of what project management is from start to finish.
Thank you! That LinkedIn course looks like a great start. Saving Changes...
Patrick DiceyManager, Customer Project Management| CentralSquare TechnologiesOrlando, Fl, United States
Jan 05, 2022 12:42 PM
Replying to Danielle Rice
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PMI Kickoff is a free, interactive (about 45 minute) tool that covers of the basics of project management (has both Agile and Predictive tracks). And you get a badge after completion. kickoff.pmi.org
Nice! I like this as a starter and to get a proof of completion with the badge. Saving Changes...
Patrick DiceyManager, Customer Project Management| CentralSquare TechnologiesOrlando, Fl, United States
Jan 05, 2022 1:43 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Patrick -
If the person is going to be leading a project, I'd recommend a live fundamentals course rather than a short on-demand offering. The costs will be more than paid off by the risk reduction to your projects...
Kiron
I agree completely that an instructor led course/training is more effective for material that is this complicated. We will supplement, this is just intended to get him started. Our company has an internal project to enhance our onboarding/training program but we are not there... yet. Saving Changes...
Patrick DiceyManager, Customer Project Management| CentralSquare TechnologiesOrlando, Fl, United States
Jan 05, 2022 1:43 PM
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Patrick
PMI offers a course called “Project Management for Beginners”. I believe it is still offered for free.
You can find the course in PMI’s store but here is the link for easy reference:
Thank you! Since both offered by PMI for free, I wonder how this differs from the link posted by Danielle to https://kickoff.pmi.org
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Jan 19, 2022 5:13 PM
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Patrick
I am not sure I understand your question: The link I provided is for a different course (PM for Beginners) than the one Danielle provided (Project Kick-Off).
The PM for Beginners course is a good course for entry level PM as it goes through all aspects of project management so I recommend you take it first then you can take the Project Kick-Off which is a 45 min course about how to Kick-Off Projects.
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