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PM-501

Project Management Essentials

Launch your project management career with confidence

Foundation Online 4 weeks 20 CPD Hours

Essential project management skills for new and aspiring project managers covering the full project lifecycle, scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder management.

Learning Outcomes

  • Manage projects through all lifecycle phases from initiation to closing
  • Create project plans with defined scope, schedule, and budget
  • Identify and manage project risks using qualitative analysis
  • Communicate effectively with project stakeholders

Course Modules

Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases.

Requirements gathering, WBS, scope control, and change management.

Gantt charts, critical path, scheduling techniques, and time estimation.

Cost estimation, budgeting, earned value management, and variance analysis.

Risk identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and response.

Communication planning, status reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Assessments

Assignment
Project Plan Development

Create a comprehensive project plan including WBS, schedule, and budget.

40%
Quiz
Project Management Fundamentals Quiz

Assessment on project lifecycle, scope, schedule, and risk.

30%
Participation
Team Simulation Exercise

Participate in a team project simulation and reflection.

30%