Foundations of Project Management

About the Course

“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 Objective

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.

Who is the 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 Knowledge

There are no prerequisites for this course.