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