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Course Description

Course Description

Successful project leaders understand that, to help their teams meet their objectives, they'll need to employ solid leadership and interpersonal skills that aid and empower the team's members. They'll have to apply sound delegation and facilitation strategies that allow the project staff to stay focused and remain on task. They'll need to make use of strong conflict resolution and negotiations training to address any issues that could hinder team production. And they'll have to demonstrate ethical leadership and compliance qualities that project participants can look to to guide their decisions and actions.

This self-paced, fully online course will help learners explore the key leadership and interpersonal skill set project leaders use to oversee projects and organize teams successfully. They'll get an overview of the behaviors that support project management, which will allow them to productively address problems, keep teams on track, and build trust among their coworkers, colleagues, and stakeholders.


Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe the skills that project leaders use to support project performance.
  • Apply and evolve team leadership strategies to ensure effective team guidance.
  • Demonstrate how delegated authority can enhance project execution and production.
  • Explain how empowerment can help teams achieve both short-term and long-term goals.
  • Identify how servant leadership allows project teams to meet objectives and reach their full potential.
  • Employ facilitation techniques that will aid in decision-making and meeting management.
  • Summarize negotiation strategies that will result in winning outcomes for all parties.
  • Implement tools and techniques to resolve organizational conflict.
  • Understand the role that ethical conduct and responsibility play in effective team management and leadership.

  • Key Features

    • Expert-supported
    • Mobile-friendly
    • Accessible
    • Badge and credit-awarding
    • Games & flashcards
    • Video content
    • Audio-enabled in app

    Refund Policy

    You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.


    Notes

    Estimated time to complete: 3 hours

    This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

    This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

    Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.

    The following list outlines the PDUs you will earn for completing this course, based on the certification you have.

    • CAPM®/PMP®/PgMP®
      • Technical: 0.5
      • Leadership: 1.75
      • Strategic/Business: 0.75
      • TOTAL: 3
    • PMI-RMP®
      • Technical: 0
      • Leadership: 1.75
      • Strategic/Business: 0.75
      • TOTAL: 2.5
    • PMI-SP®
      • Technical: 0
      • Leadership: 1.75
      • Strategic/Business: 0.75
      • TOTAL: 2.5
    • PMI-ACP®
      • Technical: 0
      • Leadership: 1.75
      • Strategic/Business: 0.75
      • TOTAL: 2.5
    • PfMP®
      • Technical: 0.25
      • Leadership: 1.75
      • Strategic/Business: 0.75
      • TOTAL: 2.75
    • PMI-PBA®
      • Technical: 0
      • Leadership: 1.75
      • Strategic/Business: 0.75
      • TOTAL: 2.5

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Enrollment Information
Course
PM Skills: Interpersonal Skills for Project Leaders
Schedule
Self-Paced
Format
Course Fee
Tution non-credit $79.00
Reading List / Textbook
No
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