Understand resource management
Learn the fundamentals of resource management in Asana so you can define resources, align work, and make smarter staffing decisions.
Course overview
Get clear on what resource management is, how it differs from project management, and where Asana fits into your operating system. You’ll identify key resource types and the risks and benefits of different approaches, and see how resource management in Asana improves visibility beyond spreadsheets.
What you’ll learn
- Define resources and resource management in practical terms.
- Distinguish resource management from project management.
- Identify five resource types (physical, intellectual, human, financial, and time) and why time is unique.
- Explain the benefits of effective resource management and the risks of poor resource management.
- Understand how Asana’s native resource management approach compares to spreadsheet‑based tracking.
How it works
- Get started. This course is free, so you can begin right away. Estimated time: 10 minutes.
- Take the lessons. Advance through self‑guided lessons with demos along the way.
- Assess your knowledge. Complete the knowledge checks to reinforce learning.
This course is part of the Resource Management Skill Badge, a free, credential program.