Course Overview: *Introduction to Project

Management*

Master the fundamentals of project management with this comprehensive introductory course

designed for aspiring professionals, team leaders, and business owners. In this course, you’ll

learn essential project management principles, methodologies, and tools that will help you

manage projects efficiently from start to finish. Whether you're looking to lead small teams or

take charge of large-scale projects, this course will equip you with the skills to plan, execute,

and deliver successful projects on time and within budget. This course is a perfect stepping

stone to becoming a certified project manager or enhancing your leadership skills by covering

traditional and modern approaches like Agile.

Who Should T ake This Course

- Aspiring project managers or professionals transitioning into project management roles

- Business owners or entrepreneurs managing projects across teams

- T eam leaders looking to improve project delivery and team collaboration

- Anyone interested in learning project management fundamentals for personal or professional

growth

What You Will Learn

- Project management terminology and frameworks

- Key phases of the project lifecycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closing)

- Effective communication and stakeholder management

- Resource planning, budgeting, and risk management- Introduction to Agile and traditional project management methodologies

- T ools and software for project management (e.g., Trello, Microsoft Project)

Why You Should T ake This Course

Project management skills are highly sought after in virtually every industry. With more

organisations adopting project-based approaches, managing and leading projects successfully

is essential for career advancement. Whether you aim to be a project manager, team leader, or

entrepreneur, this course will provide the foundational knowledge to manage any project

confidently and efficiently. It’s an excellent introduction to more advanced certifications like PMP

or Agile Scrum Master.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

- What is project management, and why is it important?

- Overview of project management roles and responsibilities

- Introduction to project management methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc.

- Understanding the project lifecycle

Module 2: Project Initiation and Planning

- Defining project scope and objectives

- Identifying stakeholders and communication strategies

- Creating a project charter

- Establishing project goals, deliverables, and success criteria

Module 3: Project Scheduling and Budgeting

- Developing a project schedule using Gantt charts and other tools

- Estimating time and costs for project tasks

- Resource allocation and budget management

- Creating work breakdown structures (WBS)

Module 4: Risk Management and Quality Assurance

- Identifying and assessing project risks

- Risk response strategies: mitigation, avoidance, transfer

- Developing a risk management plan

- Quality control techniques and ensuring project standards

Module 5: Managing Project T eams and Stakeholders

- Building and managing project teams

- Effective leadership and team motivation

- Stakeholder communication and reporting progress

- Conflict resolution and negotiation techniquesModule 6: T ools and Software for Project Management

- Introduction to project management tools: Trello, Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.

- Using project dashboards for tracking progress

- Implementing task management and collaboration tools

- Case studies: real-world use of project management tools

Module 7: Agile Project Management

- Understanding Agile principles and the Agile Manifesto

- Scrum framework: roles, ceremonies, and artefacts

- Differences between Agile and traditional project management

- When to use Agile vs. Waterfall methodologies

Module 8: Project Monitoring and Controlling

- Tracking project performance with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

- Using earned value management (EVM) for project tracking

- Change management and dealing with project deviations

- Project reporting and communication strategies

Module 9: Project Closure and Evaluation

- Closing out a project and delivering final products

- Conducting project reviews and lessons learned sessions

- Project handover and documentation

- Evaluating project success and measuring outcomes

Final Project: Managing a Real-World Project

- Apply the concepts you’ve learned by managing a project from start to finish

- Use project management tools and methodologies to plan, execute, and close a simulated

project

This course will provide you with practical skills that can be applied immediately, preparing you

for the demands of project management in various industries.