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This Project Management Fundamentals Course includes:

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6 hours 30 minutes of video content

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Module-wise Content and Quizzes

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Laid a Strong Foundation for PMP

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Basics of Project Life Cycle Management

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PMP Exam Guidance

What core concepts will you master for a solid career foundation?

Learn project management basics

Understand how projects are planned, organized, and executed to achieve specific goals effectively.

Set the mission, vision, and goals of a project

Learn to define purpose, direction, and measurable outcomes for success.

Create action plans

Break down big tasks into smaller steps with timelines, resources, and responsibilities for better project execution.

Understand the concept of ROI

Learn how to measure returns on investment and analyze if a project is worth pursuing.

Learn about the types of projects

Get knowledge about different project categories and how each is managed in real business situations.

Differentiate between predictive and agile project management

Compare structured, plan-based methods with flexible, adaptive approaches to suit different project needs.

Benefits of the Project Management Fundamentals Training

Make a Strong Base

Learn the basics of project management, such as planning, scheduling, budgeting, and executing the plan. This is useful for beginner-level professionals.

Increase Your Job Options

Add project management skills to your resume that are in high demand in many fields and will help you grow your career globally.

Get ready for the PMP exam

Learn the most important things you need to know and the topics that will help you pass the PMP exam.

Study Both Predictive and Agile Methods.

Understand both traditional and agile project management methods so that you can work in various project settings.

Improve Your Skills

Learn how to initiate, plan, execute, and close projects effectively. Learn to manage risks, resources, and stakeholders with confidence.

Course content

8 sections|107 lectures

Module 1- Getting Started
  • • Getting Started
  • • Instructor Introduction
  • • Course Objectives
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 1 Quiz

Project Management Basics
  • • PMI’s PMBOK
  • • What is a Project?
  • • Attributes of a Project
  • • Examples of Projects
  • • What is Project Management
  • • Project Constraints
  • • “The Iron Triangle”
  • • Scope
  • • Cost
  • • Time
  • • How do we make this happen?
  • • The Fundamental Project Life Cycle
  • • The Project Life Cycle
  • • Fundamental Project Management Process
  • • Outputs Examples
  • • Unforeseen Circumstances
  • • Recommendations
  • • Words of Wisdom
  • • The Tools
  • • Fundamental Project Management Tools
  • • Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools
  • • The People
  • • Objectives
  • • Stakeholder
  • • Customer
  • • Sponsor
  • • Team Members
  • • Management
  • • Project Manager’s Role
  • • Project Manager’s Responsibilities
  • • Time Management Matrix
  • • Time IS Money
  • • The Benefits of Project Management
  • • Summary
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 2 Quiz

Where Do Projects Come From
  • • Types of Organizations
  • • Enterprise Portfolio Management
  • • The Agenda
  • • BM101
  • • Mission
  • • Vision
  • • Goals
  • • Business Strategy
  • • Balanced Scorecard Approach
  • • Balanced Goals
  • • Objectives
  • • SMART Objectives from Balanced Goals
  • • SMART Objectives from Balanced Goals cont.
  • • Key Performance Indicators
  • • Action Plans
  • • BM101 Summary
  • • Project Management 101
  • • PM Quotes
  • • Phases and Knowledge Areas
  • • 10 Knowledge Areas Aligned
  • • The Project Triangle
  • • PM101
  • • Programs
  • • Portfolio
  • • PM101 Summary
  • • Enterprise Portfolio Management
  • • The Connection
  • • The Enterprise V Plans
  • • The Enterprise V Objectives
  • • The Enterprise V Programs
  • • The Enterprise V Portfolio
  • • Another View
  • • Enterprise Portfolio Management Versus Program & Project Management
  • • Summary
  • • Why Great ROI?
  • • But why is it necessary?
  • • Matrix Organization Structure
  • • Review Cadence
  • • How Projects Are Selected
  • • Objectives
  • • Needs Identification
  • • Business Case
  • • Enterprise Portfolio Management
  • • Proposing Projects
  • • Project Selection
  • • “The Funnel Flowchart”
  • • Project Prioritization Exercise
  • • Thirst Beverage Corporation
  • • Project Challenge
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 3 Quiz

Module 4 - Types of Projects
  • • Types of Projects
  • • Predictive Versus Agile Project Management
  • • Traditional Versus Agile Project Management
  • • The Predictive Project Life Cycle
  • • An Agile Project Life Cycle
  • • The Scrum Framework - Modified
  • • The Big Picture
  • • The Divide
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 4 Quiz

Module 5 - Initiation
  • • Initiation
  • • Our Project
  • • Setup
  • • 6 Essential Features for a PMIS
  • • PMIS Examples
  • • Leveraging Microsoft Teams
  • • PMI’s Project Life Cycle
  • • Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools
  • • Project Charter
  • • Leveraging Microsoft Teams
  • • Creating a Project Charter
  • • Stakeholder Register
  • • “The Iron Triangle”
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 5 Quiz

Module 6 - Building the Team
  • • Building the Team
  • • The Fundamental Project Life Cycle
  • • Build a High-Performing Team
  • • Benefits of a High-Performing Team
  • • Stages of Team Development
  • • Team Charter
  • • Working Agreement
  • • Working Agreement
  • • Leveraging Microsoft Teams
  • • Being a Good Leader
  • • Being a Servant Leader
  • • Kickoff Meeting
  • • Conducting Effective Meetings
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 6 Quiz

Module 7 - Building the Schedule
  • • Building the Schedule
  • • The Fundamental Project Life Cycle
  • • Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools
  • • What a Schedule looks like….according to Google
  • • Benefits of a Project Schedule
  • • Aligning with PMI
  • • Steps to Build a Schedule
  • • Plan Schedule Management
  • • Project Schedule….according to PMI
  • • How to Define Activities
  • • What Does It Look Like?
  • • Option 2 – WBS* by Work Package
  • • Option 3 - WBS By Phase
  • • Steps to Build a Schedule
  • • Leveraging Microsoft Teams
  • • “The Iron Triangle”
  • • Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model
  • • Project Schedule in Excel
  • • Project Schedule in Microsoft Project
  • • Project Schedule in Project Online
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 7 Quiz

Module 8 - Creating the Budget
  • • Creating the Budget
  • • The Fundamental Project Life Cycle
  • • Project Cost Management
  • • General Notes
  • • Types of Costs
  • • What is a budget
  • • Aligning with PMI
  • • Steps to Create a Budget
  • • Plan Cost Management
  • • The Budget Tool
  • • Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model
  • • Estimated Costs and Budget in Microsoft Project
  • • “The Iron Triangle”
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 8 Quiz

Module 9 - Planning Wrap Up
  • • Planning Wrap Up
  • • “The Iron Triangle
  • • The Fundamental Project Life Cycle
  • • Perform Analysis
  • • Obtain Approval
  • • Save a Baseline
  • • Aligning with PMI
  • • Progressive Elaboration
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 9 Quiz

Module 10 - Execution
  • • Execution
  • • The Fundamental Project Life Cycle
  • • Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools
  • • Managing Your Project
  • • Update Schedule and Actual Costs
  • • Managing Your Project
  • • Risks
  • • Aligning with PMI
  • • Risk Management
  • • Risk Management Processes
  • • Risk Register
  • • Risk Probability Impact Assessment
  • • Issues
  • • Issue Log
  • • Status Report
  • • Project Status Report
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 10 Quiz

Module 11A - Monitor and Control
  • • What is Monitor and Control?
  • • What should you monitor?
  • • Project Control
  • • Project Control Principles
  • • Control Scope
  • • What should you monitor?
  • • Control Schedule
  • • What should you monitor?
  • • Control Costs
  • • What should you monitor?
  • • Module 11A Quiz

Module 11B - Earned Value Management
  • • Progress Monitoring
  • • Earned Value Management
  • • Earned Value Analysis
  • • Our Project
  • • Pipeline Project
  • • The Process to Set Up
  • • Pipeline Schedule
  • • Baseline Cost over Time
  • • Performance Measures
  • • Baselined Cost - Timephased
  • • PV – Planned Value
  • • The Process to Maintain
  • • Performing Analysis
  • • Performance Measures
  • • EV – Earned Value
  • • AC – Actual Cost
  • • Variances
  • • Cost Variance
  • • Schedule Variance
  • • Total Variance
  • • Graphical Representation
  • • Microsoft Project – Math Check!
  • • Visual Reports in MS Project
  • • Report Exported from MS Project to Excel
  • • Aligning with Reality
  • • Revised Plan
  • • Reschedule Uncompleted Work in MS Project
  • • The Moral of the Story
  • • Performance Indexes
  • • Cost Performance Index
  • • Schedule Performance Index
  • • Completion Metrics
  • • Project Status as of 4/30
  • • The Process to Maintain
  • • Microsoft Project Math Check!
  • • Why Measure?
  • • What should you monitor?
  • • Module 11B Quiz

Module 11C - Other Items to Monitor
  • • Risk Monitor and Control
  • • What should you monitor?
  • • Control Issues
  • • Manage Stakeholder Engagement
  • • Control Documents
  • • Control The Product, Service, or Result
  • • 7 Basic Quality Tools
  • • Controlling Quality
  • • Module 11C Quiz

Module 11D - Controlling Changes
  • • Controlling Changes
  • • Example Change Request Process
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 11D Quiz

Module 12 - Closure
  • • Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools
  • • Customer Feedback Survey
  • • Lessons Learned
  • • Project Summary Report
  • • Performance Evaluations
  • • Documentation Close-out
  • • Celebration
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 12 Quiz

Module 13 - Course Wrap Up
  • • Project Procurement Management
  • • Typical Steps
  • • Procurement Statement of Work
  • • Typical Steps
  • • Bid Document
  • • Typical Steps
  • • Contract
  • • Types of Contracts
  • • Control Procurements
  • • Close Procurements
  • • Objectives Review
  • • Agenda
  • • Module 13 Quiz

Prerequisites:

There is no mandatory eligibility criteria for this course. Anyone interested in project management can enroll in this course.

Who Is This Course Designed For?

Project managers in corporate environments.

Aspiring PMP certification exam candidates.

Professionals upgrading to project management skills.

Students familiar with the project cycle.

Learners know the basics of MS Project.

Team members in project rollouts.

Consultants supporting project implementation

Employees transitioning to project management

Frequently Asked Questions

Beginners, professionals, and PMP aspiring candidates who want to build a strong foundation in project management.

No prior knowledge is required, but basic awareness of project cycles or MS Project is an added advantage.

The course runs for 6 hours and 30 minutes with structured modules, videos, and quizzes at the end of each module.

You will learn project management basics, project initiation, scope, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, agile vs. predictive methods, and PMP prep.

Yes, it covers fundamental concepts aligned with PMI’s PMP certification topics and acts as a first step towards that certification.

No, it’s not a live session. The course includes recorded video modules with structured, step-by-step learning.

Modules include project management basics, types of projects, initiation, team building, scheduling, budgeting, execution, risk management, monitoring, and closure.

Yes, it strengthens your core skills, adding value to your resume, and prepares you for entry-level project management roles.

Yes, it includes core concepts aligned with the PMP exam and acts as the first preparation companion for PMP Certification.

Yes, the recorded modules can be accessed anytime, allowing you to learn at your convenience.

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