PM - Foundations of Project Management - Module 1
You've been asked to lead a team implementing a new production technique in one of your company's factories. The implementation process starts next Monday and the company would like you to complete it within two weeks. What is this implementation process an example of?
A project
What three types of information can be helpful to include in your search for project management roles? Select the three options that apply:
Common project management-related buzzwords like "process improvement" and "risk management"
As a project manager at a small construction firm, your responsibilities include planning and organizing the start of new builds. Which of the following activities does planning and organizing involve?
Gathering project requirements and creating a project plan
Reflect on a project you recently completed or an event you recently planned and organized. Which of the responsibilities did you take on during that experience? Select all that apply.
I managed tasks from start to finish to ensure their completion.
Why is project management valuable to businesses?
It helps ensure expert leaders are hired to effectively manage the business.
When you review a job listing, which section offers the most insight when deciding if the role is well-suited for you?
Job description
As a project manager for a renewable energy product, you regularly communicate key milestones to the larger team and your customers. Which project management responsibility is this an example of?
Managing tasks
Which of the following responsibilities are common for a project manager? Select all that apply.
Managing tasks
Which of the following are benefits of an internship? Select all that apply.
Network with people in your desired industry
Which of the following might be part of a job description for an entry-level project manager role?
Our North Coast branch needs a new Junior Project Manager who can channel drive and enthusiasm. You'll be front and center, hands-on, and contributing your creative energy to high-impact projects.
As someone who has already gained some experience in introductory-level positions, you are seeking a job in a more traditional project management role. Which of the following roles might interest you? Select all that apply.
Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst
Which of the following best exemplifies the progression of a project management career?
Project manager to program manager to portfolio manager
Which of the following is true for project managers that work in a specific industry?
They can learn skills in one industry and apply them in another.
As you search for project management roles, you may see a variety of industry-specific positions with titles like "engineering project manager" or "construction project manager." Why is it possible for a project manager to move between industries?
They understand how to execute an effort on schedule and on budget.
An experienced project manager is seeking a program manager job, with the goal of advancing their career. Why would they want a program manager's role?
They want to manage a collection of projects.
Which of the following are typical benefits of good project management?
Time savings
Fill in the blank: Project management is valuable to businesses because it _____.
helps ensure that a project delivers the expected outcomes on time and within budget
Fill in the blank: According to a 2017 Project Management Institute study, industries like manufacturing, construction, information technology, publishing, finance, and oil and gas are experiencing _____ with project management jobs.
the most amount of growth compared to other industries
