Understanding what it takes to be a Project Manager

The perception most people have about project managers is that they're really organized and good at getting things done. Project managers actually utilize a whole set of skills !

• First: project managers learn technical skills specific to project management. like what goes in a project plan? how to build and find project schedule? and how to measure progress with tools like earned value analysis

• The there is business expertise: as a project manager it is up to you to make sure your project delivers value. you want to make sure that the project achieves the goals and objectives that you identified during project planning, you also need to understand your organization's business: what it does? and what it consider important?

• One of the most important things in project managers toolbox is interpersonal skills: projects typically use people from different groups, departments, and even different companies. You're the leader of this team, so it's your job to motivate your people.

• Strong leadership could be the most important characteristic: you lust inspire your people, guide them to do the right things, and motivate them to give their best.

Does project management sound like something you want to do ?  if so, this course will help you improve your skills, once you know your own strengths and weaknesses you can develop a plan for building up you skill set.

 Coming Up Next: Using project management software like Microsoft Project