Introduction to Project Management
Core project management concepts for anyone running projects — no PM title required.
Course Description
This course introduces participants to the core concepts of project management. Learners explore what defines a project, when to apply project management principles, and how to take a fit-for-purpose approach. Practical tools and techniques are provided to help participants plan, execute, and close projects effectively, even without a formal PM title.
Learning Outcomes
During this course participants will:
- Apply core project management concepts
- Take a fit-for-purpose approach
- Plan, execute, and close projects effectively
Course Outline
This module provides the framework for project management:
- Project lifecycles and charters
- Roles, delegation and stakeholders
This module looks at how the framework grounds implementation:
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Scheduling and monitoring
- Team work and communication
Preparation Steps
- Identify a current or upcoming project to work on during the session
- Gather basic project context (goal, stakeholders, timeline)
- Reflect on past project challenges
Sustainment & Post-Work
- Apply the planning tools to your live project within 30 days
- Establish a simple project tracking rhythm
- Conduct a lessons learned review at project close
- Complete a peer or manager check-in
- Review your project management habits at 30 and 60 days
- Continue using the provided project management templates
Assessment Method
The assessment of a participant’s progress will be a combination of classroom participation, review of concepts during in-class activities and peer-feedback following real-time practice sessions.
Course Customization Options
This program can be customized for the specific needs of clients through, incorporation or alignment to client-specific organizational messages (values, business processes etc), modifying the workshop delivery schedule.
