Project Management Foundation Course

This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of project management and wants to apply strong project management to their jobs and projects. Read more.

4.8( 10 REVIEWS )
819 STUDENTS
1h 36m
Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
1h 36m

I am a visiting business school Professor in Korea, and corporate trainer. My areas of expertise are Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Project Management

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • People who want to learn about Project Management.
  • Beginners, people without any Project Management experience or knowledge.
  • People who have heard the words “gold plating,” “scope creep,” “steering committee” “critical path,” “sponsor,” “waterfall method,” “WBS,” “Project Charter,” “PERT” etc. and wondered what it meant.
  • Developers, Engineers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, Database Administrators and basically anyone interested in learning Project Management
  • People with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
  • People capable of taking notes and applying the concepts and tools provided in this course.

What you’ll learn: 

  • The key concepts and tools of Project Management
  • 60 specific lessons ranging from 1 to 5 minutes on all important topics. Here and handful of examples
  • The difference between projects, programs and portfolios
  • The different project phases
  • How to deal with the triple constraint
  • Common cost categories
  • Tips for scheduling a project
  • The importance of lessons learned.
  • Definitions, concepts, tips, and how to avoid common mistakes.
  • How to apply strong project management in your job and projects.
  • Become more confident in your ability to execute projects.

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course

This Project Management Foundation course has been designed to enable you to become Agile the Agile way, in less than an hour. You will become Project Management certified when you finish this course and you will learn from an expert Project Manager.

Check out our full library of courses to find something that matches your need.

 Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned about the foundations of project management.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about the foundations of project management.

Not into videos? Maybe a blog would do you better? Here’s a blog selection for you.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Week 1 : The Basics
Brief Introduction 00:00:00
Resources - Project Management Foundation Course 00:00:00
Why Is Good Project Management Important 00:00:00
What Is A Project 00:00:00
Three Characteristics 00:00:00
Projects, Programs, Portfolios 00:00:00
The Type of Organization 00:00:00
The PMO 00:00:00
The Four Phases 00:00:00
Different Methodologies 00:00:00
Section 2 - Week 2 : The People
The Sponsor 00:00:00
The Project Manager 00:00:00
The Team Leader 00:00:00
The Team Members 00:00:00
The Steering Committee 00:00:00
The Stakeholders 00:00:00
Recruit A Team 00:00:00
Work With An Existing Team 00:00:00
Build One Effective Team 00:00:00
Section 3 - Week 3 : The Initiation
Uncover The Root Of The Problem 00:00:00
Define Project Objectives 00:00:00
Identify Potential Solutions 00:00:00
Dealing With Competing Demands 00:00:00
The Project Charter 00:00:00
Section 4 - Week 4 : The Planning
In A Rush 00:00:00
Get The Priorities Right 00:00:00
Use The WBS 00:00:00
Tips To Get The WBS Right 00:00:00
Scope Creep 00:00:00
Goldplating 00:00:00
Estimate Time 00:00:00
Create A Draft Schedule 00:00:00
GANTT Charts 00:00:00
PERT Charts 00:00:00
The Critical Path 00:00:00
Float 00:00:00
Select The Right Scheduling Tool 00:00:00
Tips For Scheduling 00:00:00
Optimize The Schedule 00:00:00
Fast Tracking 00:00:00
Identify Cost Categories 00:00:00
Determine Whether To Proceed 00:00:00
Build In Contingency Funds 00:00:00
Section 5 - Week 5 : Keeping On Track
Kick Off Meeting 00:00:00
Meetings 00:00:00
Meeting Tips 00:00:00
Stakeholder Communications 00:00:00
Monitor The Budget 00:00:00
Investigate Variances 00:00:00
Conduct Quality Checks 00:00:00
Track Milestones 00:00:00
Monitoring And Control System 00:00:00
Manage Risks 00:00:00
Conduct A Risk Audit 00:00:00
Take Actions 00:00:00
Contingency Plans 00:00:00
Section 6 - Week 6 : Closing
Closing The Project 00:00:00
Performance Evaluation 00:00:00
Documentation 00:00:00
Lessons Learned 00:00:00
Celebrating 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • People who want to learn about Project Management.
  • Beginners, people without any Project Management experience or knowledge.
  • People who have heard the words “gold plating,” “scope creep,” “steering committee” “critical path,” “sponsor,” “waterfall method,” “WBS,” “Project Charter,” “PERT” etc. and wondered what it meant.
  • Developers, Engineers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, Database Administrators and basically anyone interested in learning Project Management
  • People with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
  • People capable of taking notes and applying the concepts and tools provided in this course.

What you’ll learn: 

  • The key concepts and tools of Project Management
  • 60 specific lessons ranging from 1 to 5 minutes on all important topics. Here and handful of examples
  • The difference between projects, programs and portfolios
  • The different project phases
  • How to deal with the triple constraint
  • Common cost categories
  • Tips for scheduling a project
  • The importance of lessons learned.
  • Definitions, concepts, tips, and how to avoid common mistakes.
  • How to apply strong project management in your job and projects.
  • Become more confident in your ability to execute projects.

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course

This Project Management Foundation course has been designed to enable you to become Agile the Agile way, in less than an hour. You will become Project Management certified when you finish this course and you will learn from an expert Project Manager.

Check out our full library of courses to find something that matches your need.

 Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned about the foundations of project management.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about the foundations of project management.

Not into videos? Maybe a blog would do you better? Here’s a blog selection for you.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Week 1 : The Basics
Brief Introduction 00:00:00
Resources - Project Management Foundation Course 00:00:00
Why Is Good Project Management Important 00:00:00
What Is A Project 00:00:00
Three Characteristics 00:00:00
Projects, Programs, Portfolios 00:00:00
The Type of Organization 00:00:00
The PMO 00:00:00
The Four Phases 00:00:00
Different Methodologies 00:00:00
Section 2 - Week 2 : The People
The Sponsor 00:00:00
The Project Manager 00:00:00
The Team Leader 00:00:00
The Team Members 00:00:00
The Steering Committee 00:00:00
The Stakeholders 00:00:00
Recruit A Team 00:00:00
Work With An Existing Team 00:00:00
Build One Effective Team 00:00:00
Section 3 - Week 3 : The Initiation
Uncover The Root Of The Problem 00:00:00
Define Project Objectives 00:00:00
Identify Potential Solutions 00:00:00
Dealing With Competing Demands 00:00:00
The Project Charter 00:00:00
Section 4 - Week 4 : The Planning
In A Rush 00:00:00
Get The Priorities Right 00:00:00
Use The WBS 00:00:00
Tips To Get The WBS Right 00:00:00
Scope Creep 00:00:00
Goldplating 00:00:00
Estimate Time 00:00:00
Create A Draft Schedule 00:00:00
GANTT Charts 00:00:00
PERT Charts 00:00:00
The Critical Path 00:00:00
Float 00:00:00
Select The Right Scheduling Tool 00:00:00
Tips For Scheduling 00:00:00
Optimize The Schedule 00:00:00
Fast Tracking 00:00:00
Identify Cost Categories 00:00:00
Determine Whether To Proceed 00:00:00
Build In Contingency Funds 00:00:00
Section 5 - Week 5 : Keeping On Track
Kick Off Meeting 00:00:00
Meetings 00:00:00
Meeting Tips 00:00:00
Stakeholder Communications 00:00:00
Monitor The Budget 00:00:00
Investigate Variances 00:00:00
Conduct Quality Checks 00:00:00
Track Milestones 00:00:00
Monitoring And Control System 00:00:00
Manage Risks 00:00:00
Conduct A Risk Audit 00:00:00
Take Actions 00:00:00
Contingency Plans 00:00:00
Section 6 - Week 6 : Closing
Closing The Project 00:00:00
Performance Evaluation 00:00:00
Documentation 00:00:00
Lessons Learned 00:00:00
Celebrating 00:00:00

Course Review

4.8

4.8
10 Ratings
  1. Skill Success
    Chad Thomasson May 10, 2021 at 10:13 AM

    Great primer

    5.0

    This course and instructor do a great job of going thru the functions of a project manager without being repetitive.

  2. Skill Success

    Nice overview

    4.0

    The course touched on everything involved with project management. If considering a career in Project management, this will give an overview of what is required in the role.

  3. Skill Success

    Informative

    5.0

    Provides a very basic understanding of terminology, steps, and the entire project management process. Very much intended for a beginner level, perhaps anyone with no prior formal project management experience or training. In short, start here!

  4. Skill Success

    Good Introduction

    4.0

    This was a good, basic overview of project management with some useful tools.

  5. Skill Success
    Makrand Deshpande April 30, 2020 at 21:52 PM

    5.0

    Good Course

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