This course covers the key skills everyday professionals need to effectively initiate ever-present work projects without having to become certified project managers. Using simple language and relatable examples, this course teaches a repeatable process to enrich your knowledge and abilities to effectively start these endeavors. Although work projects vary in size and complexity, this course identifies the most important elements needed to get started on the right foot. In this course, you will discover the overarching considerations when starting a work project. Knowing these critical factors will ensure you begin with a solid project foundation. Then, you will identify additional elements that support a healthy start. Learning these reinforcing components will fortify your ability to execute essential due diligence and manage overall project expectations. Finally, you will round out your knowledge and gain invaluable insight by exploring lessons learned and ways to avoid common mishaps. With this course, you will learn an effective step-by-step approach to successfully start the work projects you must manage and deliver while acquiring vital project management acumen needed to keep your overall professional skillset sharp and competitive.