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Project Management in Healthcare Specialization

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Project Management in Healthcare Specialization

Master Project Management in Healthcare.

Develop leadership, communication & conflict resolution skills needed in healthcare management

Martine Abboud

Instructor: Martine Abboud

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Lead and manage projects more effectively in healthcare settings

  • Communicate clearly and confidently in clinical environments

  • Resolve conflict and support stronger team collaboration

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April 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Lead complex life sciences and healthcare projects using the right PM approach, clear scope, and risk control.

  • Build and motivate high-performing teams, make sound decisions under uncertainty, and manage change effectively.

  • Communicate outcomes with impact through strong closure, lessons learned, and effective handover.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Project Closure
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Clinical Leadership
Category: Resilience
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Project Planning
Category: Influencing
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Risk Management
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Communication
Category: Decision Making
Category: Healthcare Project Management
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Change Management
Category: Life Sciences
Category: Leadership
Category: Project Management
Category: Project Coordination
Category: Health Care
Soft skills for clinicians: Communication

Soft skills for clinicians: Communication

Course 2, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, families, and teams.

  • Handle difficult conversations and deliver challenging news under pressure.

  • Give constructive feedback and manage resistance professionally.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Patient Communication
Category: Stress Management
Category: Communication
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Clinical Leadership
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Patient Safety
Category: Empathy
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Professionalism
Category: Composure
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Active Listening
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Soft skills for clinicians: Leadership

Soft skills for clinicians: Leadership

Course 3, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Lead effectively in clinical settings using calm decision-making, influence, and ethical judgment.

  • Leverage your strengths, manage weaknesses, and build habits that improve teamwork and trust.

  • Manage time wisely through prioritization, routines, and practical strategies under pressure.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Personal Development
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Decision Making
Category: Executive Presence
Category: Teamwork
Category: Collaboration
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Professional Development
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Leadership
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Clinical Leadership
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Communication
Category: Time Management
Soft skills for clinicians: Conflict resolution

Soft skills for clinicians: Conflict resolution

Course 4, 10 hours

What you'll learn

  • Prevent and de-escalate clinical conflict by identifying root causes and emotions.

  • Resolve high-pressure disagreements using structured conversations, feedback, and problem-solving tools.

  • Apply empathy and emotional intelligence to maintain trust, professionalism, and teamwork.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Conflict Management
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: Stress Management
Category: Communication
Category: Collaboration
Category: Teamwork
Category: Clinical Leadership
Category: Empathy
Category: Resilience
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Active Listening
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Professionalism

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Instructor

Martine Abboud
Creo Incubator
35 Courses3,360 learners

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