Project Management Fundamentals: A Larson and Gray Based Learning Path

About this path

This learning path is built from a YouTube playlist that follows the textbook 'Project Management: The Managerial Process' by Larson and Gray. It walks through the essential principles of project management, from aligning projects with organizational strategy to managing teams and outsourcing. Each lesson builds on the previous one, giving you a structured introduction to the field. The path is suitable for beginners or anyone wanting a refresher on the fundamentals.

What you will learn

• Understand the basic concepts and importance of project management.
• Align project selection with organizational strategy.
• Evaluate different project management structures and cultures.
• Define project scope, work breakdown structure, and responsibility matrices.
• Estimate project times and costs using top-down and bottom-up approaches.
• Build and analyze project networks to identify critical paths.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Schedule resources and costs effectively.
• Reduce project duration using appropriate techniques.
• Develop the skills and qualities of an effective project manager.

Who this is for

Beginners who want a structured free introduction before deeper practice.

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