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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
- Characteristics of projects
- Project objectives
- Project constraints
- Project success factors
Module 2: Project Lifecycle
- Project initiation
- Project planning
- Project execution
- Project monitoring
- Project closure
- Understanding lifecycle stages
Module 3: Project Roles and Responsibilities
- Project manager responsibilities
- Project sponsor
- Project team members
- Stakeholder responsibilities
- Role clarity
- Responsibility assignment
Module 4: Project Initiation
- Identifying project needs
- Defining project purpose
- Setting objectives
- Identifying key stakeholders
- Initial requirements
- 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 fundamentals
- Breaking down deliverables
- Work packages
- Activity identification
- Organising project work
- Responsibility allocation
Module 7: Project Planning
- Planning fundamentals
- Identifying activities
- Planning assumptions
- Project constraints
- Setting milestones
- Developing project plans
Module 8: Project Scheduling
- Activity sequencing
- Task dependencies
- Duration estimation
- Project milestones
- Schedule development
- Schedule monitoring
Module 9: Project Cost and Budget Management
- Project cost concepts
- Cost estimation
- Project budgeting
- Cost baseline
- Tracking expenditure
- Cost monitoring
Module 10: Project Resource Management
- Resource requirements
- Resource planning
- Team allocation
- Resource availability
- Workload management
- Resource monitoring
Module 11: Project Risk Management
- Risk management fundamentals
- Risk identification
- Probability and impact
- Risk prioritisation
- Risk responses
- Risk monitoring
Module 12: Project Quality Management
- Quality concepts
- Quality requirements
- Quality planning
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
Module 13: Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder identification
- Stakeholder analysis
- Stakeholder expectations
- Influence and interest
- Engagement planning
- Managing stakeholder relationships
Module 14: Project Communication and Teamwork
- Communication planning
- Project meetings
- Status updates
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Effective delegation
Module 15: Project Monitoring and Change Management
- Project performance monitoring
- Scope tracking
- Schedule tracking
- Cost tracking
- Change requests
- Corrective actions
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 the fundamental principles and practices of project management. Participants will learn how projects are initiated, planned, organised, monitored, and completed while developing practical knowledge of scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, quality, stakeholders, communication, teamwork, change management, and project performance.