PM415 - Practical Project Management
Program Description
Learn the practical project management skills and strategies you need to lead and support projects with confidence. Designed for professionals who manage or coordinate projects but may not have formal project management training, this online self-paced program teaches you how to apply project management principles into your existing workflow to improve your efficiency, organization, and project outcomes – all on your own schedule.
You’ll also have an opportunity to earn a digital badge that demonstrates your ability to apply practical project management tools and strategies.
No formal project management experience is required.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, you will be able to:
- Identify and apply appropriate project management approaches, tools, and techniques based on your project goals, stakeholder needs, and work environment
- Manage risks, issues, and change to keep projects moving forward and achieve intended outcomes
- Lead productive stakeholder interactions, meetings, and project decisions
- Apply A.I. and other project management tools to increase efficiency and support project success
- Develop practical project plans that organize work, priorities, timelines, and responsibilities
Who Should Attend
For any professionals that coordinate, support, or lead projects, including, but not limited to:
- New or aspiring Project Managers
- Continuous Improvement Specialists
- Department Managers
- Engineers and Technical Professionals
- Program Coordinators
- Operations Professionals
- Business Analysts
- Team Leads and Supervisors
- Project Administrators
- Project Coordinators
Dr. Leah Newman is an Associate Professor in MSOE’s Mechanical Engineering Department and Program Director of the Industrial Engineering program. Dr. Newman’s area of specialty lies within human factors, called macro-ergonomics or sociotechnical systems. She investigates the design of institutions and organizations, examining their culture and leadership. She teaches Engineering Economy, Ergonomics and coordinates IE Senior Projects. She has additional teaching experience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Penn State University.