University System of Maryland Courses

Innovative Environmental Management Models: Case Studies and Applications

10 reviews

Utilizing extensive case studies of various ecosystems, you will learn how to effectively utilize science-based management to mitigate anthropogenic impacts and ensure resiliency and sustainability in your community.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Science Advisory Toolbox for Environmental Management

9 reviews

Develop your own science and management strategy while viewing the environment through a multicultural lens. Learn how science advocacy can drive effective environmental and sustainability decision-making.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Generating Vision: Long-Term Big Ideas That Motivate Employees and Stakeholders

7 reviews

Learn techniques to craft inspiring long-term visions that motivate employees and stakeholders, focusing on big ideas, strategic foresight, and effective communication for organizational success.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes

6 ratings at edX

Storytelling is how leaders lead other leaders. Tell your project’s story to inspire your project teams, encourage your stakeholders, and gain customer commitment to project and program success.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Managing People with Power Skills

14 ratings at edX

People are an essential part of every project. But their role can be unclear and misunderstood. Learn how to communicate with others, find a common goal and encourage everyone to work together towards the goals of the project.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lean Product Portfolios: Beyond Value Stream Mapping

4 reviews

Explore lean product portfolio management, customer-centric design, enterprise architecture, and lifecycle strategies to maximize value creation across related products and complex portfolios.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Let’s Get Strong: Strengths at Work

3 reviews

Effective leaders know that we are always better when we play to our strengths. There’s science behind that statement. In this course, discover the power of strengths at work through selected models, self-assessment & learning use your strengths more.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Storytelling and Persuading using Data and Digital Technologies

7 ratings at edX

Learn how to gain traction for your digital transformation initiatives with stories based on data that use compelling data visualizations to build a persuasive business case.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Platform Product Development

3 reviews

Learn how to implement Low Code/No Code (LCNC) platforms. Go beyond “clicks not code” in this class to learn low-code platform design and implementation of industry best practices.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Program Manager – Applying Power Skills and Digital Enablers to Create Continual Change

3 reviews

Develop change-making skills, leadership abilities, and digital competencies to drive organizational transformation. Master stakeholder engagement, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking for program success.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Agile Project Management

8 reviews

Learn Agile project management principles, from Scrum and Kanban to hybrid techniques. Gain practical skills in sprint planning, innovation, leadership, and process control to deliver faster, more valuable solutions.

• edX
• 20 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $1,245.00
• 5 courses

Digital Transformation Execution: Delivering Business Agility from Capabilities to DevOps

2 reviews

Learn how to refine strategies into clear operational capabilities, develop clear objectives and key results, and use agile teams at scale to drive execution of a digital transformation.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Field Operations and Administrative Tools in Construction Management

16 ratings at edX

Learn the Construction Management tools needed to manage the people and the project, including estimating and scheduling. These tools combined with methods of control will ensure effective feedback and create a powerful system for delivery on-schedule an…

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Platform Product Essentials

2 reviews

Learn to implement low-code/no-code platforms effectively, focusing on business structure, team collaboration, and tool selection. Gain insights into digital transformation and successful platform application delivery.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Determining Ways of Working for Technical Project Management

11 ratings at edX

An essential aspect of managing projects successfully is to know when to use the right tools, techniques, and methodologies to achieve the goals of the project.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)