Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes

Course Overview

This online course is part of the Program Management and the Art of Communication certificate program. It teaches program and project managers how to use storytelling skills to create compelling project visions, persuade stakeholders, and design effective risk management strategies. It also provides 10 professional development units (PDUs).
This course is designed to help program and project managers become master storytellers. It will equip them with the skills to weave high-priority information into a memorable narrative for their people, customers, and stakeholders. It will also help them understand how their work connects to the greater whole.
Possible development paths for learners of this course include becoming a Certified Associate In Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), certified scrum master, or other certified project manager credential holder. It can also help them become an expert communicator and risk manager.
Learning suggestions for learners include reading up on the Project Management Institute, Inc's (PMI) "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge'' (PMBOK). They should also practice their storytelling skills by creating stories for various scenarios and trying out different approaches to a problem. Additionally, they should read up on persuasive communication and risk management strategies.