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"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Ranjan PradhanSenior Project Manager
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 21500
- ISO 21500 overview
- Purpose and application
- Project management concepts
- Projects and operations
- Key terminology
- Structured project management
Module 2: Project Environment & Context
- Organisational environment
- Internal factors
- External factors
- Project context
- Organisational strategy
- Project constraints
Module 3: Project Governance
- Governance concepts
- Governance framework
- Decision-making
- Accountability
- Project oversight
- Governance responsibilities
Module 4: Project Organisation & Roles
- Project organisation
- Project sponsor
- Project manager
- Project team
- Roles and responsibilities
- Authority and accountability
Module 5: Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder identification
- Stakeholder analysis
- Needs and expectations
- Stakeholder influence
- Engagement planning
- Stakeholder communication
Module 6: Project Lifecycle
- Project lifecycle concepts
- Initiation
- Planning
- Implementation
- Monitoring and control
- Project closure
Module 7: Integrated Project Planning
- Project objectives
- Project plans
- Planning components
- Assumptions
- Constraints
- Plan integration
Module 8: Scope Management
- Requirements
- Project scope
- Deliverables
- Work breakdown concepts
- Scope validation
- Scope control
Module 9: Schedule Management
- Activity identification
- Activity sequencing
- Duration estimation
- Schedule development
- Milestones
- Schedule monitoring
Module 10: Resource Management
- Resource requirements
- Resource planning
- Team resources
- Physical resources
- Resource allocation
- Resource monitoring
Module 11: Cost Management
- Cost estimation
- Budget development
- Cost baseline concepts
- Expenditure monitoring
- Cost control
- Financial performance
Module 12: Risk & Issue Management
- Risk identification
- Risk assessment
- Risk prioritisation
- Risk responses
- Issue identification
- Issue resolution
Module 13: Quality Management
- Quality requirements
- Quality planning
- Quality assurance concepts
- Quality control
- Deliverable quality
- Quality improvement
Module 14: Communication & Procurement
- Communication planning
- Information distribution
- Project reporting
- Procurement requirements
- Supplier considerations
- Procurement monitoring
Module 15: Change & Performance Control
- Change requests
- Change evaluation
- Change approval
- Performance monitoring
- Progress measurement
- Corrective actions
Module 16: Project Closure & Lessons Learned
- Deliverable acceptance
- Completion activities
- Project closure
- Performance review
- Lessons learned
- Knowledge transfer
— 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
The ISO 21500 Project Management Guidance Foundation program provides working professionals with foundational knowledge of structured project management principles and practices. Participants explore project environments, governance, lifecycle concepts, stakeholder engagement, integrated planning, scope, schedules, resources, costs, risks, quality, communication, procurement, change control, performance monitoring, issue management, project closure, and lessons learned.