Getting Started as a Government Project Manager

Government project management is known to have tougher deadlines, tighter budgets, and stricter requirements. Get the skills you need to not only excel at project management, but also execute the government project lifecycle, from obtaining a contract to closing it out.

Build a strong foundation of project management skills.
Identify and explore the government project lifecycle.
Increase your efficiency, leadership, and business acumen.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Project Management Foundations
-Learn what it takes to deliver projects successfully. Explore the basics of project management, from building a project plan to managing progress.

Course 2: Project Management: Government Projects
-Learn the nuances of government projects: from navigating the RFP process, obtaining government contracts, and getting a project authorized to executing and closing out projects.

Course 3: Leading Projects
-Learn how to lead projects successfully using the DIRECT project leadership framework—define, investigate, resolve, execute, change, and transition.

Course 4: Business Acumen for Project Managers
-Learn core strategic and business management skills that can help to bolster your business acumen. Discover how to align your projects with the larger purpose of your organization.