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Develop the skills required to build high-performing project teams and manage effective communication across stakeholders, resources, and project environments. This course provides a practical, PMP-aligned approach to project resource management and communication management, helping learners improve collaboration, leadership, and project coordination. The course begins with the foundations of project team management, introducing resource planning, role definition, staffing strategies, organizational structures, and accountability frameworks. Learners will understand how project teams are structured and aligned with project objectives to support successful delivery. As the course progresses, learners focus on acquiring and developing project resources. Topics include resource acquisition techniques, team development strategies, leadership skills, trust building, collaboration, performance improvement, and fostering productive team environments. Practical approaches to motivating and developing team members are emphasized throughout the learning journey. Advanced modules explore team management practices such as performance monitoring, conflict resolution, decision-making, and team leadership. Learners will understand how effective team management directly influences project success and stakeholder satisfaction. The course then transitions into project communication management, covering communication planning, stakeholder information needs, communication models, information distribution, and communication control. Learners will develop the ability to design communication strategies that improve transparency, collaboration, and project alignment. What makes this course unique is its integrated approach that combines team leadership and communication management into one cohesive framework. By the end of the course, learners will be able to acquire, develop, manage, and lead project teams while creating effective communication systems that support successful project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

Syllabus

Building the Foundation of Project Teams

This module introduces the fundamentals of project human resource management, focusing on how project teams are structured, planned, and aligned with project objectives. Learners will explore key concepts such as role definition, organizational structures, and staffing strategies. The module also emphasizes the importance of clear accountability and planning outputs that guide team acquisition and performance.

Acquiring and Developing High-Performance Teams

This module focuses on acquiring the right talent and developing high-performing project teams. Learners will examine techniques for securing resources, enhancing team competencies, and fostering collaboration through leadership and interpersonal skills. The module highlights practical strategies for building trust, improving team dynamics, and ensuring continuous performance improvement.

Managing Teams and Transitioning to Communication

This module explores advanced team management practices and introduces the transition into communication management. Learners will focus on performance monitoring, conflict resolution, and decision-making in team environments. The module also establishes the connection between team structure and effective communication planning within projects.

Mastering Project Communication

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of project communication management, including planning, executing, and controlling communication processes. Learners will explore how to identify stakeholder information needs, apply communication models, and ensure effective information distribution. The module also emphasizes monitoring communication effectiveness and adapting strategies for successful project outcomes.