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Project Management for Non-Project Managers

What You'll Learn in Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Course Length

6 hours (2 days)

Learning Objectives

You will learn the importance of planning, how to develop achievable plans, work well with all members of the team and achieve the credibility you deserve.


This workshop provides a unique and simplified look at the field of project management and demonstrates many skills that can be used immediately. You’ll learn practical, proven techniques for running any project thrown your way.

Target Student

Non-Project Managers who need to run small- to medium-sized projects for their team and organization.

Course Outline

  • What’s involved with project management?
  • How to plan a project
  • Understanding stakeholders, sponsors, leaders, and clients
  • Defining the real problem
  • Managing the different phases of project management
  • Key skills of project management: vision, direction, technique, analysis and approach
  • The project management life cycle
  • Constructive problem solving and decision making
  • How to communicate with various stakeholders and clients within the life cycle of the project
  • Communicating the good, the bad and the ugly of your project updates
  • Managing “mission creep”
  • Tips and tools for project management

Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor

No dates have been scheduled for this class. Please contact us for more information or request a private class.

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All of our courses include

PDF Reference Guide

Want a summary of what you’ve learned? Save paper and use your PDF Reference Guide, accessible on any of your devices.


Certificate of Completion

Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.


Access to Your Recorded Session for 60 days

Go back to the features you learned time and time again – you will have access to your recorded session for 60 days