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Project Management Foundations: Communication

With Doug Rose Liked by 10,219 users
Duration: 1h Skill level: General Released: 2/19/2019

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Course details

As a project manager, you'll spend most of your time communicating. To keep a fast-moving project on track, you need to know how to juggle the emails, phone calls, voice mail, and documentation. In this course, instructor Doug Rose shares the secrets of managing project communication, detailing how to craft a solid communication strategy that helps your team maximize buy-in and prioritize stakeholder input. Discover how to use a communication plan to develop two-way communication goals, run efficient meetings, and create concise reports.

This course is part of a Professional Certificate from Microsoft.

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  • Tyrone S. Ray, Jr. PM (Project Management Certificate) Tyrone S. Ray, Jr. PM (Project Management Certificate)

    Tyrone S. Ray, Jr. PM (Project Management Certificate)

    Leader with the experiences, skills, and training that believe in communication, engaging, and Satisfaction. I cannot build alone.

    4/5 April 25, 2026
    Base on the Instructor Mr. Doug Rose hes professional and you can tell by his deliverance that this is a passion of his
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  • Joy Lastimoza Joy Lastimoza

    Joy Lastimoza

    Banking professional expert in operations & compliance. Seeking a part-time role in Auckland to leverage hands-on skills in service excellence &…

    4/5 April 22, 2026
    so far so good. yes i will share this with others.
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    Dennis Ortega Dueñas, PMP®RMP®CPMAI™,PSM™SCE,LSSGB,LSSBB,LEED V4

    Sr Electrical Engineer

    4/5 April 18, 2026
    My experience with Project Management Foundations: Communication was overall positive and insightful. The content was clear, well-structured, and easy to follow, especially for someone building a foundational understanding of project communication. I found the emphasis on clarity, active listening, and stakeholder awareness particularly useful, as these are skills that apply not just in project management but in almost any professional setting. The examples helped connect the concepts to real-world situations, making the material more relatable. That said, I think the experience could be even stronger with more interactive elements or real-life practice scenarios. Communication is something you improve through application, so opportunities to actively practice would add a lot of value. I would recommend this course to others, especially beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their communication skills in a structured way.
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Contents

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  • Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
  • Test your knowledge 5 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
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