Hi there, here’s a schedule for dividing the lessons into 21 days, with about 3 – 6 lessons per day, alongside an instruction on how to start learning.
Be informed that you are not allowed to exceed the number of lessons on the timetable per day, as this can get you suspended from the program.
To start the course, follow these simple steps.
- Ensure you already have an account on DEXA and that you are logged in. If you don’t, create your account here. https://learnwithdexa.com/account/signup/.
- Go to https://learnwithdexa.com/course/project-management-course-x-open-university-uk/.
- If you’re using a mobile device, scroll all the way down the page and click on the “Start Course” button. If you’re not logged in, you will see “Register Now”. So ensure you are logged in.
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- Once you click on Start Course, you’ll be taken into the course immediately and you can begin learning.
YOU MUST ADHERE STRICTLY TO THIS TIMETABLE AND WORK WITH YOUR TEAM ONCE YOU’RE GROUPED!!!!
Your TeamLeads will guide you.
DAY 1
Module 1, Lesson 1: Onboarding – MUST READ
Module 1, Lesson 2: About This Class
Module 1, Lesson 3: Introduction
Module 1, Lesson 4: Principles of Project Management
Module 1, Lesson 5: Project Management Methods
Module 1, Lesson 6: Collaborating as a Project Manager
DAY 2
Module 1, Lesson 7: Setting up your projects in Teamgant
Module 1, Lesson 8: Utilizing your system
Module 1, Lesson 9: Communicating as a project manager
Module 1, Lesson 10: Communication case studies
Module 1, Lesson 11: Wrap up of Introduction to Project Management
Module 2, Lesson 1: Welcome to Module 2 – Becoming an effective project manager (the Open University UK)
DAY 3
Module 2, Lesson 2: Welcome to Project Management: Beyond the Basics (video)
Module 2, Lesson 3: What skills should a project manager master?
Module 2, Lesson 4: Identify your role’s project management skills – Discussion
Module 2, Lesson 5: Speaking from experience (video)
Module 2, Lesson 6: The demands posed on a project manager
DAY 4
Module 2, Lesson 7: Reflecting on skills
Module 2, Lesson 8: Engaging Stakeholders
Module 2, Lesson 9: Evaluating project stakeholders
Module 2, Lesson 10: Who are the stakeholders? (video)
Module 2, Lesson 11: Mapping stakeholders
DAY 5
Module 2, Lesson 12: Strategies for dealing with stakeholders
Module 2, Lesson 13: Communicating inside and outside the project team
Module 2, Lesson 14: Communicating with stakeholders (video)
Module 2, Lesson 15: Working ethically in projects
Module 2, Lesson 16: Difficult decisions (video)
DAY 6
Module 2, Lesson 17: The scope of ethics in projects
Module 2, Lesson 18: Ethics in practice
Module 2, Lesson 19: Dealing with difficult decisions (Discussion)
Module 2, Lesson 20: Acting ethically (Discussion)
Module 2, Lesson 21: Three steps to thinking more ethically about decisions
DAY 7
Module 2, Lesson 22: Identifying ethical aspects in a project (Video)
Module 2, Lesson 23: Summary of Module 2
Module 3, Lesson 1: Intro
Module 3, Lesson 2: Understanding and responding to complexity
Module 3, Lesson 3: Thinking about complexity
DAY 8
Module 3, Lesson 4: Volatility and uncertainty
Module 3, Lesson 5: Complexity and ambiguity
Module 3, Lesson 6: The challenges for projects
Module 3, Lesson 7: Orientation in a complex world
Module 3, Lesson 8: Linear and iterative projects
DAY 9
The different approaches explained (video)
The linear project lifecycle
Linear projects in practice
Understanding iterative projects (video)
The iterative project lifecycle
Selecting the right approach
DAY 10
Adapting approaches to context
Pragmatism over purism
Project lifecycles in practice (video)
Developing project agility
Apply what you’ve learned (Discussion)
Summary of Module 3
DAY 11
Establishing and leading project teams
Creating a project team (video)
What is a project team?
Understanding project teams
Forming teams for projects
How teams work
DAY 12
The project manager’s role in team building
Creating the conditions for project teams to succeed
How to build a team in ten minutes (video)
Forming teams in complex environments
Your experiences of diversity in teams (discussion)
Collective learning and intelligence in teams (video)
DAY 13
Unlocking team learning
Developing and safeguarding team members
Developing the project team
Giving and receiving feedback
Adapting your management style
Safeguarding the team – and yourself
DAY 14
Apply what you’ve learned
Summary of Module 4
Thinking about projects and organizations (video)
Developing a broader view on projects
What is quality [discussion]
The cost of quality
DAY 15
Identifying the costs of quality in a project (video)
Creating a quality plan
Planning for quality (video)
Managing Resources:
Resource loading
Resource leveling
Strategies for resource leveling
DAY 16
A comprehensive view on resource overload (discussion)
Problems that affect scheduling resources.
Your experience of scheduling resources.
A different approach to scheduling
The critical chain (video)
DAY 17
Multiple team membership (video)
Managing Conflict:
Conflict and its potential sources
Conflicts in projects (video)
Dealing with conflicts
Negotiation in projects
Applying the lessons learnt (video)
Checking your understanding
End-of- Open University Course & summary
DAY 18
Module 6: The Art and Science of Project Leadership [TeamGant]
Introduction to Module 6 – The Art and Science of Project Leadership [TeamGant]
An introduction to Project Leadership
Crafting your project management process
DAY 19
Estimating Projects with ease
Documenting project requirements
Creating Accurate Project Plans
Setting and Managing Expectations
DAY 20
Tactics for managing Scope Creep
Winning Trust with Communication
How to manage stakeholders in a project
DAY 21
Managing Project Teams.
Creating effective staffing plans.
How to get the most out of meetings.
Mastering time management.
You’re the project manager now – Get Certificate.
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Cohort 11 Team 5
As an MTD Project Manager, the most suitable approach will be First, to identify the problem and challenges, and then apply the VUCA framework tools so as to come up with a suitable response to the problems already identified.
In advising the Company:
Embracing the Iterative and Agile Practices: Encourage the use of iterative and agile approaches in event project management to increase flexibility, reduce risk, and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
Agile emphasizes close collaboration among team members and stakeholders, promoting transparency and effective communication throughout the project.
Prioritize Customer Satisfaction: Place a major standard on meeting customer needs and incorporate their feedback throughout the project lifecycle to ensure a successful and satisfying event experience.
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As a Project manager, it is my duty to write down a suitable communication plan,have regular contact with specialists, Report progress of projects, work on realistic time schedule,make the client understand how the system works and never be afraid to bring bad news to the table because solutions can be drafted out.
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