About This Course

Hasty changes in a client can complicate the job of a project manager. The abrupt changes can be costly to you and the outcome of the project. This course will explore and educate you on techniques to anticipate changes, and stay centered during the process. A successful project manager knows how to identify options, and minimize damage to achieve the best outcome. In any industry, changes are inevitable and handling them in the best way possible can significantly improve your performance, and ultimately your career.

This course is also available in the bundle, 24 PDUs to Satisfy Your Talent Triangle, as well as the PDU Passport, our all-access pass to every InSite PDU course.

Outline: 

• Introduction: Three Cases
• Six Things to Remember
  • 1. You do not control the client; you do control yourself.
    2. There are limits: know them and respect them
    3. Continued dialogue can help you do the do-able: achieve a better outcome or minimize damage.
    4. You have choices.
    5. Working on a problem is not the same as worrying about it.
    6. Positive attitude is not the same as wishful thinking.
• Looking Back, Looking Forward: Three Cases.

Takeaways: 

This course provides a 42-page handbook filled with forms, templates, checklists and other useful tools for any project manager, such as:

• Stress Symptom Survey
• Trends and Notes
• Daily Stress Journal
• Worry Curve Activity
• Certificate of Completion

Target Audience: Best for PMP® and PgMP® certification holders.

Outcome: 4 Professional Development Units (PDUs) that can be applied towards the following certifications: PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-BA, PMI-RMP, and PMI-SP

Author: Dr. Ruth Middleton-House

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will I earn Professional Development Units (PDUs)?

  Yes, you can! All of our InSite courses qualify for Professional Development Units (PDUs) through PMI®. We’ve aligned them to meet the requirements of the PMI Talent Triangle™ making it easy for you to submit them with PMI®. We’ve created step-by-step instructions to claiming your PDUs here.

• What is the Talent Triangle, and how does it impact my PDUs?

  PMI requires that you earn a minimum number of 8 PDUs in Technical Project Management, Leadership, and Strategic and Business Management categories. This course qualifies for 4 Leadership PDUs towards your recertification.

   

• How long will I have access to this course?

  If you purchase the individual course, you will have access for 6 months from the time you activate the course key in your account. If you purchase the PDU Passport, you’ll have either 6 or 12 months from date of purchase depending which PDU Passport subscription you chose.

• When will I be able to access this course?

  Upon purchase, this course will automatically be added to your account. If you purchased this individual course, your 6-month access period will not begin until you activate the course key.  Once activated, you can access the course anytime you want, 24/7, with internet connection for 6-months. If you purchase the PDU Passport, your access will begin right away.

• How long will it take me to complete the course?

  You will earn 4 PDUs for completing this course. Therefore, it should take you about 4 hours to complete the course, but you can revisit sections or watch lessons as many times as you wish during your access period. One of the best features is you can pause a course and pick up right where you left off when you log back into your account. InSite is self-paced, which makes it simple for you to learn when it is convenient for you.

• Can I access this course from a mobile device?

  Yes, you can take this course from your computer, tablet or mobile device.  If you can access the internet, you can access this course.

• How do I report my PDUs?

  You can report your PDUs and check your current PDU balance directly through PMI. For your convenience, we’ve created step-by-step instructions to claiming your PDUs here. You will receive a Certificate of Completion when you complete this course which you should save in case you get audited by PMI.