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About the Course

Pass the PMP® Exam. This course will focuses on managing the expectations and relationships of the people involved in projects. These lessons will help you pass the the people domain of the PMP® Certification exam. The PMBOK® Guide aptly states, “projects are performed by people and for people,” (page 9, 7th Edition). People drive projects. Period. As experienced project managers, we are continuously working with stakeholders to maintain good relationships to ensure that their expectations are in alignment with the goals of the project. Having effective people management skills is a crucial component of project management experience to achieving project success. Linked to the Leadership skill area of the PMI Talent Triangle® as well as linked to the people domain of the PMP Certification exam, this course will place focus on managing the expectations and relationships of the people involved in projects. To achieve the project goals, it is important to have the knowledge, skills and behaviors needed to guide, motivate and/or direct others. People skills are crucial in achieving success. One way to effectively motivate others is to show them what they can achieve through collaboration and cooperation. Project leaders are constantly helping project stakeholders see the potential for success by demonstrating knowledge, skills and behaviors related to people. There are a variety of skills that will be covered in the course, such as negotiation, active listening, emotional intelligence, and servant leadership. These powerful skills can be incredibly helpful throughout the lifecycle of your projects, so it’s important that project professionals learn them well. Learners will uncover the importance of managing expectations and relationships effectively and how to create a positive work environment and build good relationships with team members. This is an essential skill for any project manager, and this course will focus on how to manage the expectations of others, both internally and externally. By doing so, you can help your team and organization stay productive and successfully meet the goals of the project.. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently identify the stakeholders of a project and determine the appropriate strategies to manage expectations and maintain a productive working relationship with team members and all stakeholders. This is an important competency in any industry, whether it be healthcare, information technology, government, private-sector, or non-profit. Additionally, upon successful completion of this course, learners can earn 8 contact hours of project management education or professional development units which are recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI). A total of 35 contact hours (PDUs) in project management education are a requirement (see PMI.org) to those looking to achieve the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential. Learners will finish this PMP certification course with increased knowledge of the better practice tips to engage stakeholders and be more than ready to continue their project management and PMP® journey, which we hope completes your certificate with us....
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By Noel S V

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Nov 22, 2025

This course on Managing People with Power Skills was truly excellent. The instructor demonstrated outstanding dedication and expertise throughout the course. The careful planning and hard work were evident in every session, making complex concepts on managing people with power skills clear, practical, and engaging. Overall, this program stands out as a model of professional excellence and has equipped me with tools I can immediately use to lead with confidence and impact.

By Chris P

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Oct 28, 2025

A comprehensive course that provide very important knowledge concerning people and power skills in project management, that is a significant portion in the PMP exams. It would be very useful to have more quizzes or more questions to the existing quizzes with real-life examples.

By Alexei W

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Aug 8, 2025

This course does a great job of providing a structured and organized approach to what is fundamentally a soft skills domain of the PMP exam. Really appreciated the concrete tools, techniques and the overall structure of this course within the PMP exam prep series.

By Muhammad Z H

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Jul 10, 2025

very helpful for gaining my knowledge

By Tom N

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Oct 8, 2025

Good PMI prep and explanations of the concepts + I like the nuanced quizzes which sharpen my thinking within the PM realm. What's a shame is that I don't know what answers I have wrong in the weekly quizzes and exams, and thus I'm not learning from my mistakes. I don't have time to be a detective and scrutinize every single answer every 8 hours when I get a new tries. It'd be good e.g. to "accept grade" if I don't want to retake the exam further and see the results with explanations.

By Tina W

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Aug 18, 2025

Course is good. I have been studying prior to taking course.

By Ghassan T

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Jul 26, 2025

This course provides a basic overview of communication strategies in project management but lacks depth in critical thinking and real-world application. Most of the questions are straightforward and test surface-level understanding rather than challenging the learner to apply concepts in complex scenarios. While it may serve as a quick refresher, it falls short for those seeking deeper insights or advanced project management skills.