Real-World Tools

Skip the fluff. You’ll get practical templates, checklists, and frameworks you can actually use—on real projects, starting now.

Straightforward Lessons

Clear, concise content that break down core PM concepts, delivered in a way that makes sense (and doesn’t put you to sleep).

Certificate of Completion

Show off your new skills with a downloadable certificate—perfect for job interviews and LinkedIn bragging rights.

About the Course

The NextGen PM is a no-nonsense introduction to project management—built for early-career professionals, career pivoters, and anyone who’s ever said, “I just need someone to show me how this actually works.” Inside, you’ll find clear, practical lessons that demystify the PM role, plus plug-and-play tools you can use right away. Whether you’re brand new to project management or just want to feel more confident leading your next project—this course is for you.

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 37 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to The NextGen PM!

    1. Course Overview Free preview
  2. 2

    The Project Manager Role

    1. The PM Playbook: Understanding the Role of a Project Manager Free preview
    2. "What Does a PM Do?" Guide Free preview
    3. (Included in full purchase)

      PM Perspectives: What PMs Actually Do

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Agency vs. Corporate Comparison Chart

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Top 20 Tasks to Hit the Ground Running

  3. 3

    Project Management Frameworks & Methodologies

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The PM Playbook: Project Management Frameworks & Methodologies

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Agile vs. Waterfall vs. Hybrid

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Project Roadmap Template

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      PM Perspectives: How I Work

  4. 4

    Project Planning & Execution

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The PM Playbook: Project Planning & Execution

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Project Plan Template Explorer

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Project Kickoff Agenda Template

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      PM Perspectives: Planning in the Real World

  5. 5

    Stakeholder & Client Management

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The PM Playbook: Stakeholder & Client Management

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Stakeholder Mapping Template

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Scripts for Handling Difficult Conversations

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      PM Perspectives: Working With People

  6. 6

    Communication & Reporting Skills

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The PM Playbook: Communication & Reporting Skills

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Meeting Agenda & Notes Template

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Project Status Update Template

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Email Templates

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      PM Perspectives: Say It Like a PM

  7. 7

    Time & Task Management

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The PM Playbook: Time & Task Management

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      PM Perspectives: Staying Organized

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Weekly Task Prioritization Framework

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Automation & Productivity Tool Guide

  8. 8

    Budgeting & Resource Allocation

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The PM Playbook: Budgeting & Resource Allocation

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Simple Budget Tracker Template

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Resource Allocation Planning Sheet Template

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      PM Perspectives: Making It Work

  9. 9

    Problem-Solving & Risk Management

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The PM Playbook: Problem-Solving & Risk Management

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      PM Perspectives: When Things Go Sideways

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      RAID Log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) Template

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Problem-Solving Framework (Root Cause Analysis)

  10. 10

    The Final Chapter

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      PM Interview Prep Guide

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Survey

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