Project Management Software

The ability to use  Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project. These tools allow project coordinators to create and assign tasks, set deadlines and milestones, monitor status and performance, and collaborate with team members and stakeholders. Project management software can also help project coordinators generate reports, charts, and dashboards that show the project's progress, risks, and outcomes. To use project management software effectively, project coordinators need to understand the features and functions of the chosen tool, customize it to suit the project's needs and preferences, and integrate it with other software and platforms.

Spreadsheet Software

The ability to use spreadsheet software, such as Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice Calc. These tools allow project coordinators to store, manipulate, and analyze data related to the project, such as budget, resources, schedule, quality, and scope. Spreadsheet software can also help project coordinators perform calculations, create formulas, apply filters, sort data, and visualize data using graphs, charts, and tables. To use spreadsheet software effectively, project coordinators must know how to format, organize, and validate data, use basic and advanced functions and formulas, create and edit charts and tables, and use pivot tables and macros.

Presentation Software

The ability to use presentation software, such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Prezi. These tools allow project coordinators to create and deliver presentations communicating the project's objectives, status, results, and recommendations. Presentation software can also help project coordinators enhance their presentations with graphics, animations, transitions, and multimedia. To use presentation software effectively, project coordinators must know how to design, structure, and edit slides; use templates and themes; insert and format images, videos, and audio; and use notes and rehearse mode.

​Document Software

The ablity to use as Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice Writer. These tools allow project coordinators to create and edit documents that document the project's scope, plan, risks, issues, and lessons learned. Document software can also help project coordinators format, style, and proofread their documents, add tables, images, and diagrams, and use headers, footers, and page numbers. To use document software effectively, project coordinators need to know how to use the basic and advanced features and functions of the chosen tool, apply styles and templates, use track changes and comments, and export and share documents. 

Communication Software

The ability to use communication software, such as email, instant messaging, video conferencing, or collaboration platforms. These tools allow project coordinators to communicate with team members, stakeholders, and clients; exchange information, feedback, and updates; and resolve issues and conflicts. Communication software can also help project coordinators create and maintain contact lists, calendars, and agendas, schedule and join meetings, and record and archive conversations. To use communication software effectively, project coordinators need to know how to use the appropriate tool for the purpose and audience, write clear and concise messages, use etiquette and tone, and follow up and confirm actions.

How to Learn and Improve Software Skills

 The ability to learn and improve their software skills by taking online courses, watching tutorials, reading manuals, and practicing on real or simulated projects. They can also seek feedback, advice, and support from their peers, mentors, or experts and join online communities and forums where they can ask questions, share tips, and learn from others. Additionally, project coordinators can keep up with the latest trends, updates, and innovations in software by subscribing to newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and magazines and attending webinars, workshops, and events.

Adobe Suites
 

It can be used for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile applications, and some optional cloud services. Fonts, templates, cloud storage, and access to Adobe Stock. Some core apps included are Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and InDesign.