Small business management involves overseeing both small and large projects. Not all projects require extensive planning, but project management techniques can help teams of all sizes meet their goals more efficiently. This training course introduces fundamental project management concepts, reviews common project pitfalls, and explains the importance of each of the five stages of the project life cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing.
Project Management for Small Businesses
Professional Credits:
CEU:
0.3
ATD CI:
3
HRCI:
3
PDU:
3
SHRM:
3
Completion Time
3 hours
Access Time
90 Days
Outcome
Individual Skill Course
Language
English
Training Level
Beginner
Delivery Information:
Online
Asynchronous
Self-paced
Description
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
- Explain why project management is important in a small business setting
- Describe the stages in the project life cycle
- Create documents to initiate a project
- Describe the problem of scope creep
- Create a project plan
- Identify the importance of performance reports and reviews
- Explore ways to facilitate communication between project participants
- Distinguish between push and pull communications
- Explain the importance of monitoring progress, risks, and changes
Additional Information
This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)
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