MGMT 0001 - Basic Project Management
Course Description
This course is the first in a 3-part Project Management series, designed to take learners from foundational knowledge to more advanced project management practices.
In this introductory course, you'll build a solid understanding of the core concepts and tools used in managing projects successfully across industries.
Whether you're new to project management or looking to strengthen your grasp of the basics, this course covers essential topics such as the project lifecycle, stakeholder communication, and work breakdown structures. It’s especially valuable for anyone involved in scheduling, budgeting, or team coordination—no prior experience required.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Beginners interested in project management
- Team coordinators and project assistants
- Professionals managing tasks like budgeting, scheduling, or communication across any industry
No prior project management experience required.
What You’ll Learn:
- Define a Project and the Project Manager’s Role - Understand what qualifies as a project, how it differs from operations, and the key responsibilities of a project manager.
- Understand the Project Lifecycle - Explore the five key phases—Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closing—and their core purposes and deliverables.
- Create and Use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) - Learn how to structure a project into manageable tasks using a WBS to support planning and execution.
- Manage the Triple Constraint - Grasp the interdependencies of scope, time, and cost, and how they influence project success.
- Communicate with Stakeholders - Identify key stakeholders and apply effective strategies for communication, updates, and engagement.
- Apply Core Project Management Tools - Use foundational project management techniques to confidently plan and deliver a small-scale project.
- Course Delivery & Format:
- 100% Online and Self-Paced
Includes:
- Video lectures
- Readings
- Quizzes
- Case studies
- Final project
- No live sessions or peer interaction required