Project Management for Effective Client Communication
A course by Sophie Simmons , Project Manager
Learn how to plan creative projects and build strong client relationships by managing deliverables efficiently
Project management is about knowing your team’s strengths and weaknesses and dealing with a storm calmly. Sophie Simmons has over a decade of experience as a project manager. She’s worked in cities around the world for clients including Lego, Deliveroo, and Burberry, helping creative teams to plan and deliver projects on time and on budget.
In this course, Sophie teaches you new skills and techniques to help you work more effectively with your clients. Learn how to deal with different personalities and produce a statement of work clarifying deliverables, costs, and timelines. Ready to learn how to manage creative projects successfully?
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 21 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (231)
- 9,723 students
- 12 lessons (1h 56m)
- 21 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a clear and comprehensive statement of work (SOW) designed to help you deliver a client project on time and on budget.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to improve the way they communicate and learn to manage projects effectively.
Requirements and materials
Previous knowledge of project management would be beneficial but is not necessary. You will need a computer with Microsoft Excel or a similar program for creating charts.
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Sophie Simmons
A course by Sophie Simmons
Sophie Simmons is a Madrid-based project manager from the UK. She studied media and communications at university and also has a degree in e-commerce from Hyper Island. Having always enjoyed film and television, she started her career as an editor before discovering a passion for advertising and uncovering a natural ability for organization and project management.
Since then, Sophie has gained over a decade of experience in her field. She’s worked in cities around the world including Stockholm, San Francisco, and London, for brands including Lego, Burberry, L’Oréal, and Deliveroo.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Defining Project Management
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What Is Project Management?
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Communication Is Key
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Starting Point: The Brief
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U3
Meeting the Client
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The Client and the Team
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The SOW: What Are We Doing?
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Creating the SOW
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Client Management
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U4
Your Project Is Done
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Delivering Your Project
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Keep the Spark Alive
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How to Handle Stress (Or How to Disguise It!)
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FP
Final project
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Project Management for Effective Client Communication
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Great for the price! covers a lot of the foundations needed to get cracking on with your project(s), would certainly recommend. The lecturer is very knowledgable, great to listen to and explains things at a good length.
contiene lo básico para iniciar y por el precio me parece bien
Excelente curso. Presenta pautas claras para iniciar la carrera en gestion de proyectos creativos. Ha sido muy util para mi! Lo recomiendo.
I love this teacher! She teaches excellently
Un curso excelente para entender los fundamentos de la gestión de proyectos. El contenido está muy bien estructurado, y el instructor explica de forma clara y práctica, con ejemplos reales que ayudan a conectar la teoría con situaciones del día a día. Ideal tanto para quienes están empezando como para quienes quieren reforzar sus conocimientos. ¡Muy recomendable!