Description

“Foundations of Project Management” is a beginner-friendly crash course designed to help professionals from all backgrounds understand the essential principles, tools, and mindsets of successful project management. Whether you're managing a formal project, leading a small team initiative, or simply trying to get organized - this course will equip you with the core skills needed to plan, execute, and deliver work more efficiently.

In just 3 hours, you’ll learn how to define goals, manage timelines, coordinate teams, track progress, and reduce chaos - all without needing a PMP certification or a tech-heavy background. 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand what project management is and why it matters across industries.

Learn the key phases of a project: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.

Gain basic knowledge of essential tools like timelines, task lists, Gantt charts, and stakeholder maps.

Identify common project challenges and how to avoid or manage them.

Build a simple project plan using clear frameworks and real-world examples.

Improve confidence in organizing work, communicating clearly, and leading team efforts.

Target Audience

This course is perfect for:

Professionals and team members who are managing projects informally but lack training.

Early-career professionals who want to gain foundational skills to boost their career growth.

Freelancers, entrepreneurs, or small business owners managing multiple workstreams.

People managers or department heads leading initiatives, launches, or change efforts.

Anyone curious about project management and looking to understand the basics quickly.

Basic Understanding

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Content

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Foundations of Project Management

Session 1: Module 1: What Is Project Management & Why It Matters

  1. What defines a “project” and how is it different from day-to-day work?
  2. Overview of project management: goals, timelines, teams, deliverables
  3. Benefits of using a structured approach (even in small projects)
  4. Project roles: Sponsor, Manager, Stakeholders, Team
  5. Mini exercise: Identify a real or hypothetical project from your own work

Session 2: Module 2: The 5 Phases of a Project - A Simple Framework

  1. Initiation - Setting clear objectives and success criteria
  2. Planning - Mapping tasks, resources, and timeframes
  3. Execution - Managing work and staying on track
  4. Monitoring - Tracking progress and solving problems
  5. Closing - Wrapping up, documenting, and celebrating wins
  6. Group activity: Create a project outline using this framework

Session 3: Module 3: Tools & Techniques for First-Time Project Managers

  1. Task lists, timelines, and basic Gantt charts
  2. Communication plans and stakeholder engagement
  3. Simple risk management (what could go wrong?)
  4. Software overview: Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Excel/Google Sheets
  5. Hands-on: Build your first project plan using a basic template

Session 4: Module 4: Leading with Clarity & Confidence

  1. Common challenges: Scope creep, miscommunication, missed deadlines
  2. The power of clarity: setting expectations and keeping teams aligned
  3. Quick wins for time management and prioritization
  4. Presenting your plan: Communicating progress to stakeholders
  5. Wrap-up: Build your “PM Starter Toolkit” and set your next steps

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