PROJECT MANAGEMENT: PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES, AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATION

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course provides a practical, in-depth introduction to Project Management — equipping learners with the skills, tools, and mindset needed to lead successful projects from initiation to completion. Designed for aspiring project managers, team leads, and professionals in any domain, this course blends theory, methodologies, and hands-on practice.

Students will explore key project management frameworks like PMBOK, Agile, and Scrum, and learn how to manage project scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and communication. Real-world case studies, templates, and project simulations make this course immediately applicable in business, technology, construction, or nonprofit settings.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

Understand the project lifecycle from initiation to closure

Define project goals, scope, deliverables, and success criteria

Develop effective project plans, schedules (Gantt charts), and budgets

Manage resources, risks, stakeholders, and team dynamics

Use popular project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Jira)

Apply frameworks like Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid models

Lead meetings, reporting, and communication effectively

Monitor project progress and adapt to change

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

What is a project?

The role of a project manager

Project lifecycle and organizational context

Module 2: Project Initiation

Business case and project charter

Stakeholder identification and analysis

Setting SMART goals and objectives

Module 3: Project Planning

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Scheduling and time estimation (Gantt, CPM)

Budgeting and cost estimation

Resource planning

Risk management planning

Module 4: Execution and Team Leadership

Assigning tasks and responsibilities

Team communication and motivation

Quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Module 5: Project Monitoring and Control

Performance measurement (KPIs, Earned Value)

Managing scope creep

Risk tracking and mitigation

Status reports and dashboards

Module 6: Project Closure

Deliverables and final acceptance

Post-mortem review / lessons learned

Knowledge transfer and documentation

Module 7: Agile and Hybrid Project Management

Agile principles and mindset

Scrum roles, ceremonies, and artifacts

Kanban boards and sprints

Hybrid approaches and real-world adaptation

CAPSTONE PROJECT

Students will plan and present a simulated or real-life project including:

A full project charter

Timeline and budget

Risk register

Stakeholder communication plan

Agile or waterfall execution model

Final project retrospective

TRAGET AUDIENCE

Aspiring project managers

Team leaders and supervisors

Engineers, developers, consultants, or operations staff

Students in business, IT, engineering, or management

COURSE FORMAT

Duration: 6 to 10 weeks

Delivery: Online (self-paced or instructor-led), in-person, or hybrid

Format: Video lessons, templates, exercises, quizzes, case studies

Tools: MS Project, Trello, Jira, Asana, Notion, Excel

OUTCOMES

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Plan, execute, and lead real-world projects confidently

Choose and adapt appropriate project management methodologies

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Track project performance and mitigate risks

Prepare for certification paths like PMP®, CAPM®, or Scrum Master

TOOLS & METHODOLOGIES COVERED

Category                         Tools/Frameworks

Planning & Tracking MS Project, Excel, Trello, Jira, Notion

Methodologies             PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid

Communication         RACI matrix, status reports, meeting notes

Certifications (optional prep) PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-ACP®, Scrum Master