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.