Fundamentals of Project Management
Master the core principles and tools to lead and deliver successful projects.
Course overview
This 4-week practical course introduces learners to the essential principles, processes, and tools of project management. Designed for beginners, aspiring project managers, and team leads, the course blends theory with hands-on exercises to ensure real-world readiness. Live virtual sessions are included each week for engagement, discussion, and expert Q&A.
What you will learn
- Core project management concepts and terminology
- How to plan, initiate, and close a project
- Building a project charter and life cycle understanding
- Creating schedules, managing risks, and planning resources
- Applying project management tools in real scenarios
Course structure & modules
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management - Learn the basic concepts, roles, and the value of structured project work.t
Module 2: Project Life Cycle - Understand the stages every project goes through—from initiation to closure
Module 3:
Project Charter - Learn how to define a project's scope, objectives, and key stakeholders.
Module 4: Project Planning - Learn how to plan tasks, resources, timelines, and deliverables effectively.
Module 5: Risk Management
Identify, assess, and manage potential risks before they derail your project.
Module 6: Project Scheduling - Discover how to develop and manage a project schedule using practical
tools.
Module 7: Project Closure - Understand how to close a project, capture lessons learned, and report
outcomes.
Final Assessment: Test your knowledge through a structured evaluation.
Practical Project: Work on a hands-on mini project to apply what you’ve learned.
Live Virtual Sessions:
Weekly instructor-led discussions and Q&A for real-time support
Who should enroll
- Beginners in project management
- Team leaders or coordinators
- Students and professionals entering project-based roles
Delivery format
- 100% Online (via Canvas)
- Self-paced modules + weekly live sessions
- Final project & certificate of completion
