Project Management · PPL

Certified Associate in Project Management

Build foundational project management skills covering project planning, scope, scheduling, cost, quality, risk, resources, stakeholders, communication, and effective project delivery.

  • 2 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹2,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

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
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— About this course

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.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand fundamental project management principles and terminology.

02

Recognise different project lifecycles and delivery approaches.

03

Define project objectives, scope, requirements, and deliverables.

04

Develop basic project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

05

Identify and manage project risks, quality requirements, and changes.

06

Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

07

Understand predictive, Agile, and hybrid project management approaches.

08

Monitor project performance and support effective project closure.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for aspiring project managers, project coordinators, junior project professionals, team members, and working professionals developing project management skills.
Do I need previous project management experience?
No. The course starts with foundational project management concepts and is suitable for professionals with limited project management experience.
What project management topics are covered?
The course covers project initiation, scope, scheduling, cost, resources, quality, risk, stakeholders, communication, Agile approaches, monitoring, and closure.
Does the course cover Agile project management?
Yes. Participants are introduced to Agile principles, iterative and incremental delivery, backlog concepts, sprints, and Agile team collaboration.
Will I learn how to plan and monitor projects?
Yes. The course covers scope planning, scheduling, budgeting, resources, risk planning, performance monitoring, change management, and status reporting.
— Trusted by learners

What our delegates say

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