Project Management
A chapter-by-chapter video course covering the foundations of IT project management, based on Kathy Schwalbe's Information Technology Project Management (9th Edition).
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Now playing: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 1 | What is a Project & The Triple Constraint
This learning path follows a full video lecture series that works through the early chapters of Kathy Schwalbe's Information Technology Project Management (9th Edition). It starts with core definitions like projects, the triple constraint, and the project management framework, then moves into organizational context, process groups, and integration management. The videos are designed for software engineers moving toward leadership, students studying information systems, and professionals preparing for PMP or CAPM certification. Each chapter ends with a summary and quiz video to reinforce the material. The course is lecture-based and uses the textbook as its backbone, so it works best alongside the book or as a structured review.
Beginners who want a structured free introduction before deeper practice.
Lesson 1: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 1 | What is a Project & The Triple Constraint
This opening lesson introduces the definition of a project and explains the triple constraint of scope, time, and cost. It sets the foundation for the rest of the course by clarifying what separates a project from ongoing operations. The video is the first part of Chapter 1 from Schwalbe's 9th edition.
Open on YouTubeLesson 2: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 1 | The PM Framework, Stakeholders, & Success
Part 2 of Chapter 1 covers the broader project management framework, including who stakeholders are and what project success looks like. It explains how these elements interact across the life of a project.
Open on YouTubeLesson 3: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 1 | Programmes & Project Portfolio Management
This lesson zooms out from individual projects to programmes and project portfolio management. It explains how organizations group and prioritize projects to meet strategic goals.
Open on YouTubeLesson 4: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 1 | The Role of the PM & The PMI Talent Triangle
Part 4 of Chapter 1 focuses on the role of the project manager and the PMI Talent Triangle. It covers the technical, leadership, and strategic skills expected of a PM.
Open on YouTubeLesson 5: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 1 | The PM Profession, Certifications & PMOs
The final content video of Chapter 1 looks at project management as a profession. It covers common certifications such as PMP and CAPM, and explains what a project management office (PMO) does.
Open on YouTubeLesson 6: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 1 Summary & Master Quiz
This is the Chapter 1 summary and master quiz. It reviews the core concepts from the chapter in a rapid format to help with exam preparation.
Open on YouTubeLesson 7: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 2 | Organizational Structures & The Systems View
Chapter 2 begins by examining the environment where projects happen. It covers organizational structures and the systems view of how projects fit into a larger organization.
Open on YouTubeLesson 8: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 2 | Top Management Commitment & IT Governance
Part 2 of Chapter 2 addresses the human side of project management. It covers top management commitment and IT governance, and why technical skills alone are not enough.
Open on YouTubeLesson 9: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 2 | Project Life Cycles, SDLC, & Waterfall vs Agile
This lesson breaks down the difference between a project life cycle and the systems development life cycle (SDLC). It also introduces the contrast between Waterfall and Agile approaches.
Open on YouTubeLesson 10: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 2 | The IT Project Context: Teams & Technologies
The final content video of Chapter 2 focuses on the specific context of IT projects. It covers the teams and technologies that make IT projects different from projects in other industries.
Open on YouTubeLesson 11: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 2 Summary | Agile, Scrum, & Virtual Teams
This Chapter 2 summary reviews the chapter and highlights modern trends. It covers Agile, Scrum, and virtual teams as they relate to the IT project context.
Open on YouTubeLesson 12: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 3 | The 5 Process Groups & The "Alpha" Manager
Chapter 3 moves from theory into the actions a project manager takes. This lesson introduces the five process groups and discusses the idea of the alpha manager.
Open on YouTubeLesson 13: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 3 | Mapping the 49 Processes (PMBOK Guide)
This lesson walks through Table 3-1 from the PMBOK Guide, mapping the 49 project management processes. It shows how processes relate to knowledge areas and process groups.
Open on YouTubeLesson 14: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 3 | Methodologies & Predictive (Waterfall) Case Study
Part 3 of Chapter 3 bridges theory and practice. It discusses project management methodologies and works through a predictive (Waterfall) case study.
Open on YouTubeLesson 15: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 3 | Agile Case Study & The Scrum Framework
This lesson revisits the same intranet build case study from the previous video, but this time using an Agile approach. It introduces the Scrum framework and how it differs from Waterfall.
Open on YouTubeLesson 16: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 3 Summary & Master Quiz
The Chapter 3 summary and master quiz reviews the process groups and methodologies. It emphasizes the importance of documentation discipline in project management.
Open on YouTubeLesson 17: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 4 | What is Project Integration Management?
Chapter 4 begins with project integration management, described as the most critical knowledge area for a project manager. It explains how integration ties the other knowledge areas together.
Open on YouTubeLesson 18: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 4 | Strategic Planning & IT Project Selection
Part 2 of Chapter 4 covers strategic planning and IT project selection. It explains what happens before a project manager builds a schedule or budget.
Open on YouTubeLesson 19: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 4 | Project Selection Methods (NPV, ROI & Scoring Models)
This lesson covers project selection methods including net present value (NPV), return on investment (ROI), and scoring models. It shows how financial and weighted criteria are used to choose projects.
Open on YouTubeLesson 20: IT Project Management Course | Chapter 4 | Developing a Project Charter
The final video in this set covers the project charter, one of the most important documents a project manager writes. It explains the purpose and typical contents of a charter.
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