In this course, you will learn some essential and fundamental topics of digital project management. You will learn what is digital project management, when to use it, how it came to be, the business justifications of digital projects, common digital project management methodologies, and the five stages of the digital project management lifecycle.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction to Digital Project Management
- This lesson introduces foundational topics, such as what is digital project management, when to use it, and how it came to be.
- Digital Project Management Lifecycle
- This lesson defines digital project management and the key stages that go into a project's lifecycle. It also covers business justifications for a digital project.
- Project Management Methodologies
- This lesson introduces two common methodologies - Waterfall and Agile - and some related frameworks on which digital projects are typically based.
- Setting up Your Project
- This lesson covers the first of five key stages in the digital project management lifecycle - Initiation. It involves setting a project scope and identifying key participants in the digital project.
- Building Realistic Plans
- This lesson covers the second of five key stages in the digital project management lifecycle - Planning. It involves analyzing if a project is worth investing in and then creating a project plan.
- Getting Things Done
- This lesson covers the third of five key stages in the digital project management lifecycle - Execution. It involves analyzing risks and engaging stakeholders with effective communication.
- Monitor and Control
- This lesson covers the fourth of five key stages in the digital project management lifecycle - Monitor and Control. It involves creating target goals and measuring a project's performance.
- Closure
- This lesson covers the last of five key stages in the digital project management lifecycle: Closure. It involves ensuring a project met its requirements and knowledge is shared with the right people.