Principles of Project Management

Overview

Project management is a formal process that many organisations use to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, keep deliverables aligned to organisational objectives and guarantee return on investment.

This course explores the basic principles of project management, including the project life cycle, common roles and responsibilities and how effective project management benefits organisations.

It includes video tutorials, interactive quizzes, worksheets and assignments to allow learners to apply their knowledge in work environments.

Learning outcomes

The course contains three modules:

Introduction to Project Management – by the end of the module you will understand the basic principles of project management.

Planning a Project – by the end of this module, you will have knowledge and understanding of the processes, activities and tools required for planning each phase of a project.

Managing a Project – by the end of this module, you will understand what is involved in delivering a project, including managing resources and risks, monitoring and tracking activities, the impact of unforeseen obstacles and why it is important to regularly review the progression of a project.

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