Master the Art of Strategic Project Planning and Stakeholder Engagement
Master the essentials of project management and learn how to turn ideas into impactful outcomes.
Overview
In today’s fast-paced project environments, clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Misaligned expectations, vague scope statements, and overlooked stakeholders can derail even the most promising initiatives. This course is designed to equip you with the tools and techniques to prevent that from happening.
Whether you’re leading a project, supporting one, or preparing to step into a project management role, you’ll learn how to write scope statements that are clear, actionable, and aligned with business goals. You’ll discover how to identify and categorize stakeholders, analyze their influence, and build maps that guide your engagement strategy. You’ll also learn how to craft communication plans that resonate with different audiences and manage expectations with confidence and precision. By the end of this course, you won’t just understand stakeholder alignment—you’ll know how to lead it
What You’ll Learn
- Write a clear and actionable project scope statement
- Identify and categorize project stakeholders
- Conduct stakeholder analysis and create stakeholder maps
- Develop a communication plan tailored to stakeholder needs
- Manage stakeholder expectations and influence project outcomes
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 37 Lessons
- 30 Days
- Module 1: Introduction to Project Scope9
- 1.1Lesson: What is Project Scope and Why it Matters
- 1.2Video: What is Project Scope and Why it Matters
- 1.3Quiz: What is Project Scope and Why it Matters?10 Questions
- 1.4Lesson: Scope vs. Objectives vs. Deliverables
- 1.5Video: Scope vs. Objectives vs. Deliverables
- 1.6Quiz: Scope vs. Objectives vs. Deliverables10 Questions
- 1.7Lesson: Common Pitfalls in Scope Definition
- 1.8Video: Common Pitfalls in Scope Definition
- 1.9Quiz: Common Pitfalls in Scope Definition10 Questions
- Module 2: Writing a Clear Project Scope Statement9
- 2.1Lesson: Components of a Strong Scope Statement
- 2.2Video: Components of a Strong Scope Statement
- 2.3Quiz: Components of a Strong Scope Statement10 Questions
- 2.4Lesson: SMART Criteria and Scope Clarity
- 2.5Video: SMART Criteria and Scope Clarity
- 2.6Quiz: SMART Criteria and Scope Clarity10 Questions
- 2.7Lesson: Aligning Scope with Business Goals
- 2.8Quiz: Aligning Scope with Business Goals10 Questions
- 2.9Video: Aligning Scope with Business Goals
- Module 3: Identifying Stakeholders8
- 3.1Lesson: Who Are Stakeholders?
- 3.2Video: Who Are Stakeholders?
- 3.3Quiz: Who Are Stakeholders?10 Questions
- 3.4Lesson: Stakeholder Categories and Roles
- 3.5Quiz: Stakeholder Categories and Roles10 Questions
- 3.6Lesson: Tools for Stakeholder Identification
- 3.7Video: Tools for Stakeholder Identification
- 3.8Quiz: Tools for Stakeholder Identification10 Questions
- Module 4: Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping9
- 4.1Lesson: Power/Interest and Influence/Impact Grids
- 4.2Video: Power/Interest and Influence/Impact Grids
- 4.3Quiz: Power/Interest and Influence/Impact Grids10 Questions
- 4.4Lesson: Prioritizing Stakeholders
- 4.5Video: Prioritizing Stakeholders
- 4.6Quiz: Prioritizing Stakeholders10 Questions
- 4.7Lesson: Stakeholder Personas and Empathy Mapping
- 4.8Video: Stakeholder Personas and Empathy Mapping
- 4.9Quiz: Stakeholder Personas and Empathy Mapping10 Questions
- Module 5: Communication Planning9
- 5.1Lesson: Principles of Effective Communication
- 5.2Video: Principles of Effective Communication
- 5.3Quiz: Principles of Effective Communication10 Questions
- 5.4Lesson: Choosing the Right Channels and Frequency
- 5.5Video: Choosing the Right Channels and Frequency
- 5.6Quiz: Choosing the Right Channels and Frequency10 Questions
- 5.7Lesson: Communication Matrix and Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
- 5.8Video: Communication Matrix and Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
- 5.9Quiz: Communication Matrix and Stakeholder Engagement Strategies10 Questions
- Module 6: Managing Expectations and Influence12
- 6.1Lesson: Understanding Stakeholder Motivations
- 6.2Video: Understanding Stakeholder Motivations
- 6.3Quiz: Understanding Stakeholder Motivations10 Questions
- 6.4Lesson: Techniques for Expectation Management
- 6.5Video: Techniques for Expectation Management
- 6.6Quiz: Techniques for Expectation Management10 Questions
- 6.7Lesson: Building Trust and Credibility
- 6.8Video: Building Trust and Credibility
- 6.9Quiz: Building Trust and Credibility10 Questions
- 6.10Lesson: Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Tactics
- 6.11Video: Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Tactics
- 6.12Quiz: Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Tactics10 Questions
- Final Assessment1






