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Project Management Fundamentals: Get Your Projects on Track

A practical introduction to the core principles of project management. Learn how to plan, execute, and close projects effectively, using simple tools and techniques that work in any workplace. Ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to bring more structure to their work.

150 min4 modulesBeginner friendly
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Free to take. This course does not use any Learning Credits.

What you’ll be able to do

By the end of this course, you will be able to define a project’s scope, create a basic project plan, identify and manage risks, and communicate progress clearly to stakeholders.

Course outline

A clear route from first principles to practical confidence

  1. 01

    Module 1: What Is a Project?

    • Defining a project: goals, constraints, and success criteria
    • The project lifecycle: from start to finish
    • Your role as a project manager: responsibilities and key skills
  2. 02

    Module 2: Planning Your Project

    • Writing a project charter: scope, objectives, and stakeholders
    • Breaking work down: using a work breakdown structure (WBS)
    • Estimating time and resources: simple scheduling techniques
  3. 03

    Module 3: Managing Risks and People

    • Spotting risks early: a basic risk register
    • Communicating with your team and stakeholders
    • Handling changes without derailing your project
  4. 04

    Module 4: Executing, Monitoring, and Closing

    • Tracking progress: simple check-ins and status reports
    • Dealing with common project problems
    • Closing a project: lessons learned and final handover