https://www.goskills.com/Resources GoSkills Online Courses Resources en-us (c) 2016 - 2025 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:24:29 Z https://cdn2.goskills.com/assets/images/logo/logo-icon-white-background.png https://www.goskills.com/Resources tag:resources@goskills.com tag:resources@goskills.com,2024-07-10:why-use-scrum-project-management https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/why-use-scrum-project-management Project Management You might be ready to make the change to SCRUM project management, but how do you get your team on board? Explain the "why" with this simple guide. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:24:29 Z 2024-07-10T01:24:29Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2023-12-13:AI-enhance-project-management https://www.goskills.com/AI/Resources/AI-enhance-project-management Artificial Intelligence Project Management These 7 applications of artificial intelligence can lead to greater productivity and project outcomes. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:52:03 Z 2023-12-13T19:52:03Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2023-11-10:Strategies-managing-multiple-projects https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Strategies-managing-multiple-projects Project Management Office Productivity Get practical suggestions from the experts on how to make managing multiple projects a breeze. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:43:13 Z 2023-11-10T17:43:13Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2023-11-02:Project-management-travel-agents https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-travel-agents Project Management Project management is crucial for travel agency success. It is vital for travel agents at all levels to master project-based work. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:38:16 Z 2023-11-02T20:38:16Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2023-10-06:New-project-managers https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/New-project-managers Project Management Leadership & Management Do you need to get new managers up to speed on project management concepts quickly? It starts with them understanding these 4 concepts. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 01:48:17 Z 2023-10-06T01:48:17Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2023-08-09:Critical-path-method-project-management https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Critical-path-method-project-management Project Management The critical path method uses project scheduling to determine the sequence and duration of activities, and their relationships. Learn how to master this technique. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:05:36 Z 2023-08-09T13:05:36Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2023-07-14:process-improvement-skills https://www.goskills.com/Lean-Six-Sigma/Resources/process-improvement-skills Lean Six Sigma Project Management How can you tell someone has process improvement skills? It really comes down to a combination of three important factors. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:55:30 Z 2023-07-14T18:55:30Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2023-06-05:risk-trigger-project-management https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/risk-trigger-project-management Project Management Identifying and minimizing risk triggers is a key skill needed to become a master project manager. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:56:00 Z 2023-06-05T16:56:00Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2023-03-20:what-is-sprint-planning https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/what-is-sprint-planning Project Management Learn the key benefits of Sprint Planning in Agile Project Management and how it can help teams prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and achieve project goals. This comprehensive guide will give you a better understanding of the importance of Sprint Planning. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:24:46 Z 2023-03-20T02:24:46Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2023-03-07:best-career-resources https://www.goskills.com/Excel/Resources/best-career-resources Microsoft Excel Design Microsoft Office Office Productivity Project Management Soft Skills These GoSkills resources provide the best tips for personal and professional development. Discover even more helpful ways to boost your career and improve your skills. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 02:16:40 Z 2023-03-07T02:16:40Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2021-12-13:Business-skills-list https://www.goskills.com/Soft-Skills/Resources/Business-skills-list Soft Skills Finance Lean Six Sigma Microsoft Office Office Productivity Project Management What are the top business skills that can help you thrive in any workplace environment? Check out this business skills list to find out. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:51:45 Z 2021-12-13T16:51:45Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2020-10-28:Project-quality-management https://www.goskills.com/Lean-Six-Sigma/Resources/Project-quality-management Lean Six Sigma Project Management Learn about project quality management to help enable the highest quality in the delivery of your projects. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:33:47 Z 2020-10-28T23:33:47Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2020-10-08:RACI-matrix https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/RACI-matrix Project Management Lean Six Sigma Find out what the RACI matrix is, learn how to create one, and get your free template. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:24:47 Z 2020-10-08T00:24:47Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2020-07-14:CAPM-certification-worth-it https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/CAPM-certification-worth-it Project Management If you're pursuing a project management career, is getting a CAPM certification worth it? Read on to find out. Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:06:28 Z 2020-07-14T16:06:28Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2020-06-08:Stand-up-meeting https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Stand-up-meeting Project Management Stand up meetings can help teams stick to the agenda, collaborate more effectively, and more. Read on to find out how you can make the most of them. Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:05:17 Z 2020-06-08T19:05:17Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2020-04-20:Digital-project-manager https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Digital-project-manager Project Management What exactly does a digital project manager do, how do you become one, and what do you need to be successful? Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:29:04 Z 2020-04-20T01:29:04Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2020-03-02:CAPM-exam-prep https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/CAPM-exam-prep Project Management In this guide, we break down the best ways to prepare for your CAPM exam and get certified. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:24:30 Z 2020-03-02T09:24:30Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2020-01-27:Best-project-management-podcasts https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Best-project-management-podcasts Project Management There is no scarcity of resources for someone who wants to learn on a busy schedule. Here are 14 of the best project management podcasts that you can listen to on the go. Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Z 2020-01-27T00:00:00Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-12-18:Kanban-vs-scrum https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Kanban-vs-scrum Project Management Learn the differences between these two agile frameworks so you can discover which one is right for your next project. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:06:41 Z 2019-12-18T22:06:41Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-11-28:Variance-report https://www.goskills.com/Finance/Resources/Variance-report Finance Project Management Want to learn the in's and out's of one of the most common accounting reports? Then check out our guide to variance reports. Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:41:32 Z 2019-11-28T00:41:32Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-11-15:Project-management-timelines https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-timelines Project Management Project management timelines track a project's progress – but they also boost motivation and improve communication. Anita Sambol outlines why that is, and more! Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:58:18 Z 2019-11-15T06:58:18Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-11-08:PMP-vs-CAPM https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/PMP-vs-CAPM Project Management You see the acronyms everywhere. But what's the difference between the PMP and the CAPM certifications? Find out everything you need to know with this guide. Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:02:56 Z 2019-11-08T21:02:56Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-09-25:Free-project-management-templates https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Free-project-management-templates Project Management Boost productivity and efficiency with this list of free project management templates. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:12:44 Z 2019-09-25T17:12:44Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-08-28:PMP-renewal https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/PMP-renewal Project Management So you only have 3 years before you have to renew your PMP certification? Fear not! Follow these 6 easy steps to a stress-free renewal! Wed, 28 Aug 2019 22:23:56 Z 2019-08-28T22:23:56Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-07-12:Agile-scrum-interview-questions-answers https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Agile-scrum-interview-questions-answers Project Management Want to ace the interview for an agile scrum position? Check out these top agile scrum interview questions and answers. Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:18:37 Z 2019-07-12T09:18:37Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-07-07:Excel-gantt-chart-template https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Excel-gantt-chart-template Project Management Microsoft Excel Make your life a lot easier with this free Excel Gantt chart template! Download it now! Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:22:55 Z 2019-07-07T19:22:55Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-06-12:Project-management-template-Google-Sheets https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-template-Google-Sheets Project Management Office Productivity Check out our list of the best free project management templates for Google Sheets (with tips) if you're looking to be more productive with your projects. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:41:23 Z 2019-06-12T18:41:23Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-05-20:What-is-a-gantt-chart-used-for-benefits https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/What-is-a-gantt-chart-used-for-benefits Project Management Gantt charts benefit project managers in more ways than one. Read on to find out what else Gantt charts are used for, and more! Mon, 20 May 2019 01:28:56 Z 2019-05-20T01:28:56Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-05-08:Under-allocation-over-allocation https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Under-allocation-over-allocation Project Management Managing projects can sometimes feel like you’re walking a tightrope. Read on to learn how you can avoid under- and over-allocating resources. Wed, 08 May 2019 18:29:02 Z 2019-05-08T18:29:02Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-04-24:Project-scheduling-techniques https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-scheduling-techniques Project Management Why having strong project scheduling techniques is important. Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:36:03 Z 2019-04-24T02:36:03Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-04-15:Project-management-phases https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-phases Project Management Projects are essentially a series of steps that turn an idea into a reality. This article will cover the 5 project management phases and their best practices. Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:55:43 Z 2019-04-15T01:55:43Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-03-04:Project-close-out-checklist https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-close-out-checklist Project Management You've nearly reached the finish line! But make sure that you go through your project close out checklist before officially ending your project. Mon, 04 Mar 2019 22:22:28 Z 2019-03-04T22:22:28Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-02-25:Project-prioritization-process https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-prioritization-process Project Management How do you decide what to prioritize when tackling your projects? Let’s take a look at how a project prioritization process works, and why you need one.  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Z 2019-02-25T00:00:00Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-02-04:Project-changes https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-changes Project Management Managing project changes can be a challenging endeavor, no matter how experienced you are. Read on to learn about the best practices of this tricky process. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:12:06 Z 2019-02-04T21:12:06Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2019-01-10:Best-project-management-blogs https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Best-project-management-blogs Project Management Stay on top of industry trends with these 30+ best project management blogs. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:36:10 Z 2019-01-10T00:36:10Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-12-06:Project-budget https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-budget Project Management One of the major factors of project success is the project budget. Follow these five steps to ensure you deliver yours in the black. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:55:14 Z 2018-12-06T00:55:14Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-11-27:Project-management-myths https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-myths Project Management As the popularity of project management rises, so do the misconceptions. Here is the ultimate project management myth-buster! Tue, 27 Nov 2018 23:39:37 Z 2018-11-27T23:39:37Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-11-12:Conflict-management-techniques https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Conflict-management-techniques Project Management Soft Skills Conflict is something most managers would rather not deal with. Learn how to tackle it head-on with this four-step conflict management technique. Mon, 12 Nov 2018 04:28:06 Z 2018-11-12T04:28:06Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-10-02:Project-management-communication https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-communication Project Management Project management communication is essential to running successful engagements. This guide will teach you how to create a solid communication plan and more. Tue, 02 Oct 2018 23:22:27 Z 2018-10-02T23:22:27Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-09-17:Project-kickoff-meeting https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-kickoff-meeting Project Management The first article in our 6-part series shows you how to execute a successful project kickoff meeting. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:19:12 Z 2018-09-17T23:19:12Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-08-07:When-to-use-agile-project-management https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/When-to-use-agile-project-management Project Management Will your team benefit from an agile project management style? We’ll show you when to use agile project management with a breakdown of the pros and cons. Tue, 07 Aug 2018 02:40:16 Z 2018-08-07T02:40:16Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-07-09:Project-handover https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-handover Project Management A project handover can either make or break your project. Here’s how to make it a success. Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Z 2018-07-09T00:00:00Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-06-21:Risk-management-in-project-management https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Risk-management-in-project-management Project Management The ability to foresee risks that might creep up is a crucial skill of an effective project manager. Read on to find out how you can mitigate risks in six steps. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:00:00 Z 2018-06-21T12:00:00Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-05-07:Project-management-meetings https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-meetings Project Management Learn the five components of planning and executing effective project management meetings that will keep you on track, every time. Mon, 07 May 2018 17:00:00 Z 2018-05-07T17:00:00Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-04-23:Project-failure https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-failure Project Management While we may not be able to cast a spell for successful projects, we can narrow down the key causes of project failure and come away with some useful takeaways. Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Z 2018-04-23T00:00:00Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-04-16:How-to-create-a-project-management-plan https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/How-to-create-a-project-management-plan Project Management Having the right project management plan in place is essential to the success of your project. Learn the 8 key steps to creating one. Mon, 16 Apr 2018 01:38:40 Z 2018-04-16T01:38:40Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-03-12:Best-project-management-tools https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Best-project-management-tools Project Management Get organized with more than 50 of the best project management software for individuals and team, from A-Z. Mon, 12 Mar 2018 21:27:11 Z 2018-03-12T21:27:11Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-02-26:Project-manager-roles-responsibilities https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-manager-roles-responsibilities Project Management Project managers are pretty awesome! Here's a guide to some of their roles and responsibilities. Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:11:05 Z 2018-02-26T20:11:05Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-02-02:Project-management-office-roles https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-office-roles Project Management Learn the Project Management Office roles, benefits, and steps to help support the success of your projects. Fri, 02 Feb 2018 01:33:11 Z 2018-02-02T01:33:11Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2018-01-08:Project-management-trends-predictions https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-trends-predictions Project Management What is the future of project management? Our industry experts share the biggest project management trends. Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:24:37 Z 2018-01-08T09:24:37Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2017-12-18:Project-management-skills https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-skills Project Management With these project management skills, your career is set to flourish. Mon, 18 Dec 2017 07:58:01 Z 2017-12-18T07:58:01Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2017-10-18:Project-post-mortem https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-post-mortem Project Management Ever conducted a project post-mortem? Learn how to check in with your team after every major project to keep the needle moving in the right direction. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 03:49:51 Z 2017-10-18T03:49:51Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2017-09-25:Project-management-software https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-software Project Management Overwhelmed with all the project management software on the market? Which is best for your team? In this video, you'll learn how to choose the best project management software for you and your team. Mon, 25 Sep 2017 15:13:30 Z 2017-09-25T15:13:30Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2017-09-11:Project-management-course-benefits https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-course-benefits Project Management You don't have to be a project manager to benefit from a project management course. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 19:37:28 Z 2017-09-11T19:37:28Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2017-08-28:Scope-creep https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Scope-creep Project Management Scope creep in project management is the uncontrolled expansion to project scope without adjustments to time, cost, and resources, according to the PMBOK Guide. Mon, 28 Aug 2017 01:35:22 Z 2017-08-28T01:35:22Z tag:resources@goskills.com,2017-05-04:Project-management-interview-questions https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/Project-management-interview-questions Project Management Soft Skills So you have a project management interview? Don't fret. Prep with these seven killer project management interview questions and answers. Thu, 04 May 2017 17:03:31 Z 2017-05-04T17:03:31Z