Explore different types of project management (PM) tools, including collaboration, productivity, messaging, and file-sharing tools. Discover how to choose the best tools and how to use them in this 16-video course. Key concepts covered here include what PM tools are and how they are used; why PM tools are important to successful project management and how to select optimum PM tools for projects; and features to look for when considering PM tools and using them specifically for managing project work. Learn about collaboration tools in the context of PM tools; learn personal productivity tools and techniques in the context of PM tools; and learn how to work with Gantt charts by using TeamGantt, with Kanban boards using Trello, with real-time messaging using Basecamp, with a knowledge base using Wrike, with Dropbox file-sharing tool, and with to do lists with Asana. Next, learn how to use personal tools to avoid distractions and improve productivity; learn features types and features of PM tools, list features of PM software, and describe collaboration tools and why PM tools are used.