Program Management and the Art of Communication edX - online learning platform

Overview

The Program Management and the Art of Communication programme in collaboration with University System of Maryland - USMx is a Professional certificate. 

Key Facts

You may have heard that “90% of a project manager’s work is communication.” Well that’s even more true as a program manager. But do you know why communication is so important and what is good communication for making projects successful?

If you have even a little project management experience, you know communication is no longer just the transfer of information and giving directives to project managers and project teams. Modern communication theory is based upon creating shared understanding – “the coordinated management of meaning.” And nowhere is it more important to manage and coordinate meaning – and understanding – than in programs and projects.

Job Outlook

• Project Manager jobs to grow by 33% over next 10 years (Source: PMI.org)
• Program Manager annual salary is $98k to $172k (Salary.com.)
• Power Skills cannot be automated, and inherently protect the learner from impacts of automation in the workplace.
• Emotional Maturity Skills are highly correlated with project success (Chaos Report 2015, Standish Group)
• The top 4 out of 5 skills that matter to Executives are soft skills according to IBM’s 2018 Global Survey (IBM).