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Getting Started: Welcome and Course Overview

Welcome to Project Management 101

What Exactly is a Project?

The Magic Triangle and Project Costs

Phase 1: Project and Problem Definition

Spotting the Problem or Opportunity

Building Your Team and Finding Stakeholders

Drafting the Statement of Work

Phase 2: Detailed Planning

Hosting a Great Kickoff Meeting

Breaking Down the Work

Estimating Time, Costs, and Schedules

Finding the Critical Path and Managing Risk

Phase 3: The Working Phase

Keeping the Project on Track

Communicating Status and Handling Changes

Running Productive Team Meetings

Phase 4: The Completion Phase

Wrapping Up Your Project Documentation

Gathering Feedback and Lessons Learned

Check Your Knowledge: Course Quizzes

Quiz 1: Project Basics and The Magic Triangle

Quiz 2: The Definition Phase

Quiz 3: The Detailed Planning Phase

Quiz 4: The Working Phase

Quiz 5: The Completion Phase

Course Wrap-up and Feedback

City of Minneapolis PM 101 Course Survey

Welcome to "Project Management Essentials: Planning and Leading Successful Projects," a comprehensive, hands-on course designed to equip you with the foundational skills needed to drive projects from conception to successful completion. Whether you are stepping into a project leadership role for the first time or looking to formalize your existing management skills, this course provides a structured, practical approach to the four critical phases of the project management lifecycle: Definition, Detailed Planning, The Working Phase, and The Completion Phase.

Welcome to "Project Management Essentials: Planning and Leading Successful Projects," a comprehensive, hands-on course designed to equip you with the foundational skills needed to drive projects from conception to successful completion. Whether you are stepping into a project leadership role for the first time or looking to formalize your existing management skills, this course provides a structured, practical approach to the four critical phases of the project management lifecycle: Definition, Detailed Planning, The Working Phase, and The Completion Phase.

Throughout this interactive training, you will learn how to define a true project, navigate the "Magic Triangle" of time, cost, and scope, and draft a compelling Statement of Work (SOW). We will guide you through essential planning tools, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and Critical Path Analysis, ensuring you can accurately estimate timelines and budgets. As you move into the execution phase, you will discover proven strategies for monitoring progress, controlling costs, managing risks, and running highly productive team meetings.

Specially tailored with practical applications—including guidelines for selecting a personal 6-month work project and specific frameworks utilized by municipal organizations like the City of Minneapolis—this course bridges the gap between theory and real-world application. By the end of this journey, you will have the confidence to lead cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with key stakeholders, and deliver measurable results. Enroll today to master the essentials of project management and take your professional capabilities to the next level!

Project Management Essentials: Planning and Leading Successful Projects

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            <p>Managing a project for the City of Minneapolis is about more than just checking boxes. It’s about taking a big idea and turning it into something real that helps our community. In this course, you will learn how to balance the "Magic Triangle"—which is just a fancy way of saying you have to manage your time, your budget, and the amount of work you’re doing. We will walk through the four main stages of a project’s life, from the very first spark of an idea to the final handshake when the job is done. You’ll discover how to tell the difference between a regular daily task and a true project, and you’ll see why having a clear plan is the secret to being a great leader.</p>

<p>This training is designed to be hands-on, so you will pick a real six-month work project to focus on as we go. We’ll start by defining exactly what problem you’re trying to solve and who needs to be on your team. Then, we’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of planning, where you’ll learn how to break big goals into small, manageable steps using tools like schedules and risk maps. Once the work begins, you’ll practice how to keep everyone on track and how to handle surprises without breaking a sweat. By the time we finish, you’ll know how to wrap up your project with the right paperwork and use what you learned to make your next city project even better.</p>
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