Project Management · PPL

Structured Project Management Foundation

Build foundational project management skills using structured methods for project initiation, planning, scope, scheduling, resources, risks, communication, and delivery.

  • 2 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹2,499.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to Structured Project Management

  • Project management fundamentals
  • Structured project approaches
  • Projects and operations
  • Project characteristics
  • Project objectives
  • Project success factors

Module 2: Project Lifecycle and Structure

  • Project lifecycle
  • Project phases
  • Initiation activities
  • Planning activities
  • Delivery activities
  • Closure activities

Module 3: Project Roles and Responsibilities

  • Project manager role
  • Project sponsor
  • Project team
  • Stakeholder responsibilities
  • Role clarity
  • Accountability

Module 4: Project Initiation

  • Business need
  • Project purpose
  • Project objectives
  • Initial requirements
  • Project assumptions
  • Project initiation documentation

Module 5: Project Scope Management

  • Scope concepts
  • Requirements
  • Deliverables
  • Scope boundaries
  • Scope definition
  • Scope control

Module 6: Work Breakdown Structure

  • WBS fundamentals
  • Deliverable decomposition
  • Work packages
  • Activity identification
  • Responsibility assignment
  • Organising project work

Module 7: Project Planning

  • Planning principles
  • Project activities
  • Milestones
  • Dependencies
  • Planning assumptions
  • Project plan development

Module 8: Project Scheduling

  • Scheduling fundamentals
  • Activity sequencing
  • Duration estimation
  • Project timelines
  • Milestone scheduling
  • Schedule monitoring

Module 9: Resource and Cost Planning

  • Resource requirements
  • Resource allocation
  • Resource availability
  • Cost estimation
  • Project budgeting
  • Cost monitoring

Module 10: Project Risk Management

  • Risk fundamentals
  • Risk identification
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk prioritisation
  • Risk responses
  • Risk monitoring

Module 11: Project Quality Management

  • Quality principles
  • Quality requirements
  • Quality planning
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality control
  • Continuous improvement

Module 12: Stakeholder Management

  • Stakeholder identification
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Stakeholder expectations
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Relationship management

Module 13: Project Communication and Teamwork

  • Communication planning
  • Project meetings
  • Status updates
  • Active listening
  • Team collaboration
  • Managing communication barriers

Module 14: Project Monitoring and Control

  • Project performance
  • Scope monitoring
  • Schedule monitoring
  • Cost monitoring
  • Risk monitoring
  • Corrective actions

Module 15: Project Change and Issue Management

  • Change identification
  • Change requests
  • Impact assessment
  • Issue identification
  • Issue escalation
  • Change and issue tracking

Module 16: Project Closure and Continuous Improvement

  • Deliverable acceptance
  • Project handover
  • Closure activities
  • Lessons learned
  • Performance review
  • 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 structured project management principles and practices for professionals beginning their project management journey. Participants will learn how to initiate, plan, organise, monitor, and close projects using structured approaches, while developing practical knowledge of scope, schedules, resources, costs, risks, quality, communication, stakeholders, and project controls.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand the fundamental principles of structured project management.

02

Recognise project lifecycle stages, roles, responsibilities, and governance requirements.

03

Define project objectives, requirements, scope, deliverables, and work packages.

04

Develop structured project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements.

05

Identify, assess, prioritise, and respond to basic project risks.

06

Apply fundamental quality, stakeholder, communication, and teamwork practices.

07

Monitor project scope, schedule, costs, risks, issues, and overall performance.

08

Support effective project closure, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for aspiring project managers, project coordinators, team leaders, project support professionals, and working professionals entering project management.
Do I need previous project management experience?
No. The course is designed for beginners and introduces project management concepts progressively from basic principles.
What structured project management areas are covered?
The course covers project initiation, scope, WBS, planning, scheduling, resources, costs, risks, quality, stakeholders, communication, monitoring, changes, and closure.
Will I learn how to develop a project plan?
Yes. Participants learn how to define activities, establish milestones, organise work, identify resources, estimate costs, and structure project plans.
Does the course cover project monitoring and control?
Yes. Participants learn how to monitor scope, schedules, costs, risks, issues, changes, and overall project performance.
— Trusted by learners

What our delegates say

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"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."

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"Best training I have attended. The content is exactly what modern projects need."

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