Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course explains the role of the project manager and the traits and abilities he or she must have to be effective.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe five key traits that a project manager should have
List the duties and responsibilities of a project manager
Explain why a project manager should have good people skills
Explain the importance of leadership
List the guidelines for running effective meetings
Explain why a project manager should not assume multiple roles

Topics: 
Traits of a project manager
Responsibilities and duties
The need for good people skills
The importance of leadership
Effective meeting guidelines
Problems in assuming multiple roles

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.