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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
- Project management fundamentals
- Projects vs operations
- Project characteristics
- Project objectives
- Project constraints
- Project success factors
Module 2: Project Lifecycle and Delivery Approaches
- Project lifecycle
- Project phases
- Predictive approaches
- Adaptive approaches
- Hybrid approaches
- Selecting delivery approaches
Module 3: Project Roles and Responsibilities
- Project manager responsibilities
- Project team roles
- Project sponsor
- Stakeholder responsibilities
- Organisational structures
- Project governance basics
Module 4: Project Initiation
- Identifying project needs
- Business objectives
- Project purpose
- Project objectives
- Initial stakeholders
- Project charter fundamentals
Module 5: Project Scope Management
- Scope management concepts
- Requirements gathering
- Scope definition
- Project deliverables
- Scope boundaries
- Scope control
Module 6: Work Breakdown Structure
- WBS concepts
- Deliverable decomposition
- Work packages
- Activity identification
- WBS structure
- Scope organisation
Module 7: Project Schedule Management
- Activity planning
- Activity sequencing
- Dependencies
- Duration estimation
- Project schedules
- Schedule monitoring
Module 8: Project Cost Management
- Cost management fundamentals
- Cost estimation
- Project budgeting
- Cost baseline
- Cost monitoring
- Managing cost variations
Module 9: Project Resource Management
- Resource requirements
- Resource planning
- Team formation
- Roles and responsibilities
- Resource allocation
- Resource monitoring
Module 10: Project Quality Management
- Quality concepts
- Quality planning
- Quality requirements
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
Module 11: Project Risk Management
- Risk management fundamentals
- Risk identification
- Probability and impact
- Risk prioritisation
- Risk responses
- Risk monitoring
Module 12: Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder identification
- Stakeholder analysis
- Stakeholder expectations
- Power-interest mapping
- Engagement planning
- Stakeholder monitoring
Module 13: Project Communication
- Communication planning
- Communication methods
- Project meetings
- Status updates
- Project reporting
- Managing communication challenges
Module 14: Agile Project Management Fundamentals
- Agile principles
- Iterative delivery
- Incremental delivery
- Product backlog concepts
- Sprint concepts
- Agile team collaboration
Module 15: Project Monitoring and Control
- Performance monitoring
- Scope tracking
- Schedule tracking
- Cost tracking
- Change management
- Project status reporting
Module 16: Project Closure and Lessons Learned
- Project completion
- Deliverable acceptance
- Project handover
- Closing activities
- Lessons learned
- Continuous improvement
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
Course Overview
This course introduces essential project management principles and practices for professionals developing their project capabilities. Participants will explore project lifecycles, planning, scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, quality, stakeholders, communication, Agile approaches, monitoring, and project closure while developing practical skills for supporting and managing projects effectively.