StormWind PMI PDU Course Collection

By: Ashley Hunt

If you are amazing at your job and suddenly find yourself promoted and in charge of a project team, then you are considered an “accidental project manager”. Once in the position you’ll need to have the tools and techniques necessary to enter into the new role successfully. This skills-based project management course covers the fundamental knowledge that all agile project managers must have to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control the competing constraints of any project: cost, time, quality, scope, and resources. Skills Learned After completing this online training course, students will be able to: Describe Project methodologies and Life Cycles Use the Scrum Framework Understand Scrum, eXtreme Programming (XP), Lean, and Kanban Create Team development Understand how an Agile team prioritize value Risk management Perform Reviews and Retrospectives

By: Ashley Hunt

If you are amazing at your job and suddenly find yourself promoted and in charge of a project team, then you are considered an “accidental project manager”. Once in the position you’ll need to have the tools and techniques necessary to enter into the new role successfully. This skills-based project management course covers the fundamental knowledge that all project managers must have to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control the competing constraints of any project: cost, time, quality, scope, and resources. This course focuses on “waterfall” or predictive style of project management. The waterfall project management approach entails a clearly defined sequence of execution with project phases that do not advance until a phase receives final approval. Think of something like a building or a bridge, there’s a clear beginning, middle, and end to the project. Skills Learned After completing this online training course, students will be able to: Develop a Project charter Plan communications, cost management, risk management, and schedule management Acquire, develop, and manage resources Control quality Close Project

By: Ashley Hunt

Course Overview: This StormWind Bytes course explores how AI revolutionizes project management, focusing on practical applications across knowledge areas. You'll learn how AI technologies enhance risk management, scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement while automating routine tasks. The course covers essential concepts including predictive analytics, machine learning for cost control, and AI-driven decision-making frameworks. This course is ideal for project managers, PMO leaders, and professionals seeking to leverage AI capabilities to improve project outcomes while developing the skills needed for the future of project management.

By: Ashley Hunt

This StormWind Bytes course covers essential Agile metrics used to track progress, flow, and team performance. You’ll learn how to use burndown and burnup charts, velocity tracking, cumulative flow diagrams, and value-focused indicators. Ideal for Scrum Masters, Agile coaches, team leads, and anyone responsible for reporting progress or improving team delivery. This course helps teams move beyond vanity metrics to data that drives real decisions and supports Agile success.

By: Ashley Hunt

This StormWind Bytes course teaches Agile estimation techniques including story points, relative estimation, Planning Poker, and T-shirt sizing. You’ll learn how to estimate user stories, track team velocity, and use estimates for planning and forecasting. This course is for Agile teams, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and project managers involved in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and forecasting. It’s also useful for anyone who wants to improve predictability and planning accuracy in Agile projects.

By: Ashley Hunt

This StormWind Bytes course explores the key ceremonies that make Agile delivery effective and transparent, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Designed for Scrum Masters, team facilitators, and Agile team members looking to run better Agile ceremonies. This course also benefits project managers and stakeholders seeking to understand the rhythm and culture of Agile teams.

By: Ashley Hunt

This StormWind Bytes course breaks down the key roles within Agile teams and how they collaborate to deliver value. You’ll explore the responsibilities of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile team members, and extended roles like Agile Coaches and Stakeholders. This course is for current or aspiring Agile team members, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, project leads, and stakeholders seeking role clarity in an Agile environment. It's also ideal for organizations shifting from traditional to Agile models who want to redefine responsibilities for high performance.

By: Ashley Hunt

This StormWind Bytes course introduces the foundational mindset, values, and principles of Agile project management. You'll explore the Agile Manifesto, understand the differences between Agile and traditional approaches, and learn how Agile emphasizes adaptability, customer collaboration, and incremental value delivery. This course is designed for project managers, team members, business stakeholders, and anyone new to Agile. It’s ideal for professionals transitioning from traditional methods who want to build a clear, practical understanding of Agile's philosophy and benefits.

By: Ashley Hunt

This StormWind Bytes course explores the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) in building high-performing project teams, with a focus on creating a healthy and productive team environment. You'll learn how to foster psychological safety, build trust, practice active listening, and navigate challenging team dynamics. The course covers essential topics, including self-awareness, empathy, conflict resolution, managing difficult stakeholders, and adapting leadership approaches to meet the emotional needs of the team. This course is ideal for project managers, team leads, and professionals seeking to enhance team collaboration, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and foster an emotionally intelligent project environment

By: Ashley Hunt

This StormWind Bytes course explores the foundational role of scheduling in predictive project management, focusing on practical applications across knowledge areas. You'll learn how structured scheduling techniques support project success through detailed planning, activity sequencing, resource alignment, and critical path analysis. The course covers essential concepts, including schedule baselines, float management, dependency types, milestone tracking, and methods for managing changes to the schedule. This course is ideal for project managers, schedulers, PMO professionals, and planners seeking to build reliable project schedules, manage timelines effectively, and ensure on-time delivery within a predictive project framework.

By: Ashley Hunt

This StormWind Bytes course explores the critical role of communication in predictive project environments, focusing on practical applications across knowledge areas. You'll learn how effective communication planning enhances project success through structured communication plans, stakeholder updates, managing virtual teams, and adapting to various communication styles and cross-cultural dynamics. The course covers essential concepts, including formal vs. informal communication, feedback loops, escalation paths, and strategies for clear and consistent messaging. This course is ideal for project managers, team leads, PMO professionals, and stakeholders seeking to improve communication effectiveness, ensure alignment, and reduce misunderstandings in predictive projects, while developing the skills needed for clear, consistent, and culturally aware communication.

By: Ashley Hunt

This StormWind Bytes course examines the crucial discipline of scope management in predictive project environments, with a focus on practical applications across various knowledge areas. You'll learn how to define and control project scope through structured processes like collecting requirements, developing a detailed scope statement, creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and implementing strategies to prevent and manage scope creep. The course covers essential concepts, including scope verification, change control, and stakeholder alignment, to ensure the project delivers exactly what was intended. This course is ideal for project managers, business analysts, PMO professionals, and team leaders seeking to clearly define project boundaries, manage stakeholder expectations, and maintain control over scope changes within a predictive project framework.

By: Ashley Hunt

This StormWind Bytes course explores how risk management is essential to project success, focusing on practical applications across knowledge areas. You'll learn how effective risk management enhances risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and response planning, while improving project predictability and stability. The course covers essential concepts, including risk forecasting, early risk detection techniques, and decision-making frameworks to enhance project resilience. This course is ideal for project managers, risk officers, PMO leaders, and professionals seeking to proactively manage project risks, reduce uncertainties, and improve overall project stability, while developing the skills needed for the future of project management.