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IBM: Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep for Project Managers by Edx
Give yourself the best chance of getting your dream project management job with an eye-catching resume and stand-out interview skills. Plus, get tips and tricks from industry experts on how to get hired.
Course Highlights
- Get interview-ready and craft an eye-catching resume that will stand out to employers in just 3 weeks.
- Fine-tune your understanding of the role and responsibilities of a project manager, career opportunities, and required skills to highlight on your resume.
- Create your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter tailored to job requirements.
- Prepare for various interview question types, including industry-specific, skills-based, and behavioral questions, to improve your interview performance.
- Understand the best practices for post-interview strategies, salary negotiation, and how to yourself for career growth.
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
25 Topics
Video: Course Introduction
Reading: Course Syllabus and Prerequisites
Reading: Helpful Tips for Course Completion
Video: Role of a Project Manager
Reading: PMI Talent Triangle Skill Overview
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Project Manager Roles and Skills
Hands-on Lab: Perform Skills’ Readiness
Video: IBM Project Manager Professional Certificates
Reading: Additional Program Recommendations
Video: Project Management Career Opportunities
Reading: Introduction to Project Management Certifications
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Project Management as a Careers
Reading: Lesson 1 Summary: Project Management as a Career
Practice Assignment: Practice Quiz 1: Project Management as a Career
Reading: The Purpose and Value of a Personal Portfolio
Video: Illustrating a Personal Portfolio
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Personal Portfolios
Hands-on Lab: Develop a Personal Portfolio
Video: Creating Profiles for Online Sites
Video: Drafting the Elevator Pitch
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Elevator Pitch
Hands-on Lab: Develop an Elevator Pitch
Reading: Lesson 2 Summary: Creating a Personal Portfolio and an Elevator Pitch
Reading: Module 1 Glossary: Building a Foundation
Graded Assessment: Module 1 Graded Quiz: Building a Foundation
18 Topics
Video: Conducting Company and Industry Research
Reading: Finding Job Postings
Hands-on Lab: Assess Job Postings
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Conducting Research
Reading: Networking Online and Offline
Video: Working with a Third-Party Recruiter
Reading: Lesson 1 Summary: Identifying Jobs
Practice Assignment: Lesson 1 Practice Quiz: Identifying Jobs
Video: Drafting a Resume
Reading: Gathering Professional References
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Developing a Project Management Resume
Hands-on Lab: Draft a Basic Resume
Video: Drafting a Cover Letter
Hands-on Lab: Draft a Cover Letter
Reading: Lesson 2 Summary: Drafting Resumes and Cover Letters
Practice Assignment: Lesson 2 Practice Quiz: Drafting Resumes and Cover Letters
Reading: Module 2 Glossary: Identifying Jobs Creating Resumes and Drafting Cover Letters
Graded Assignment: Module 2 Graded Quiz: Identifying Jobs Creating Resumes and Drafting Cover Letters
26 Topics
Reading: End-to-End Interview Process
Video: Submitting Your Application
Video: Preparing for the Interview
Reading: Human Resources (HR) Screening
Reading: First Stage Interview Process
Video: Expert Viewpoints: The First Stage Interview
Video: Project Manager Mock Interview: The First Round Interview
Reading: Technical Screening
Video: Project Manager Mock Interview: The Technical Interview
Hands-on Lab: Develop Responses to Common Interview Questions
Reading: Lesson 1 Summary: Initial Interview Rounds
Practice Assignment: Lesson 1 Practice Quiz: Initial Interview Rounds
Reading: Final Interview Checklist
Video: Final Interview: Pre-Interview Steps
Reading: The Remote or Virtual Interview
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Interview Preparation
Video: Attending an Interview
Video: Answering Questions
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Responding to Questions
Reading: Closing the Interview
Video: Project Manager Mock Interview: The Final Interview
Hands-on Lab: Respond to Questions using the Star Technique
Reading: Lesson 2 Summary: Final Interview
Practice Assignment: Lesson 2 Practice Quiz: Final Interview
Reading: Module 3 Glossary: The Interview Process
Graded Assignment: Module 3 Graded Quiz: The Interview Process
19 Topics
Video: Core and Behavioral Interview Questions
Reading: Case Study Questions
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Interview Questions
Hands-on Lab: Critique Mock Interview Responses
Reading: Other Interview Methods
Video: Trick Questions and Illegal Questions
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Difficult Questions
Reading: Lesson 1 Summary: Interview Questions
Practice Assignment: Lesson 1 Practice Quiz: Interview Questions
Reading: Post-Interview Checklist
Reading: If You Get an Offer
Video: Salary Negotiation
Reading: If You Don’t Get an Offer
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Job Offers
Reading: Final Course Checklist
Reading: Lesson 2 Summary: Post-Interview Next Steps
Practice Assignment: Lesson 2 Practice Quiz: Post-Interview Next Steps
Reading: Module 4 Glossary: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps
Graded Assignment: Module 4 Graded Quiz: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps
5 Topics
Final Project: Apply for a Project Management Position
Graded Assignment: Final Quiz
Reading: Course Summary
Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps
Reading: Thanks from the Course Team
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