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Task Fields: Recall Project Essentials is a beginner-level short course, designed for individuals in Project and Program Management. It focuses on the foundational skills needed to navigate digital project management tools effectively. Learners will engage in hands-on learning to recall and identify essential task fields such as Title, Description, Assignee, and Due Date. By matching common task-field terms with their visual representations, learners will build fluency in using project management interfaces like Trello and Asana. The course emphasizes the importance of accurately populating task fields to enhance clarity, accountability, and collaboration within teams. Upon completion, learners will be equipped to create a Trello reference card that lists key terms alongside their icons, facilitating smoother onboarding for new teammates and improving overall project productivity.
This module introduces the non-negotiable, foundational fields that give a task its meaning and purpose. You will start by experiencing the chaos of incomplete tasks firsthand. Then, you will learn to identify and define the core components—Title, Description, Assignee, and Due Date—that form the backbone of any digital task. Finally, you will practice articulating why these fields are essential for team accountability and clarity, setting the stage for effective project collaboration.
What's included
1 video2 readings2 assignments
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1 video•Total 8 minutes
The Core Four: Title, Description, Assignee, and Due Date•8 minutes
Hands on Learning (HOL): Create a Clear and Actionable Task•20 minutes
Response: The Risk of an Empty Field•10 minutes
Visual Literacy and Task Relationships
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module expands your visual vocabulary, transitioning from beyond basic fields to those that build relationships and add rich context. You will discover why visual cues like icons are essential for rapid task processing. You will learn to recognize the standard icons for Labels, Attachments, and Dependencies, and practice matching them to their terms in a fast-paced environment. You will then apply all your knowledge to create and defend a shareable reference guide for a new teammate.
What's included
1 video2 readings2 assignments
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1 video•Total 4 minutes
The Visual Language: Icons for Labels, Attachments, and Dependencies•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 11 minutes
How Labels Saved the Product Launch•6 minutes
A Guide to Visual Association•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 25 minutes
Hands on Learning (HOL): Build Your Visual Task Board•10 minutes
Final Project: New Teammate Onboarding Portfolio•15 minutes
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