Project Management Bootcamp
via Noble Desktop
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Follow a project from initiation through closing in Noble Desktop's Project Management Bootcamp. The course covers planning, activities, schedules, resources, costs, and the responsibilities of a project manager. You examine how these decisions relate across a project's lifecycle, providing context for managing work with several contributors and constraints.
What's included with live classes
- Free course retake within one year to refresh the material and gain practice.
- Class recordings
Overview
Build a solid foundation in project management through a practical, hands-on bootcamp that combines our Level 1 and Level 2 courses at a discounted rate. You’ll learn the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closing, while gaining tools for creating proposals, managing budgets and timelines, and communicating with stakeholders. The course includes a detailed slide deck, exercises, and real-world scenarios to reinforce each phase.
You’ll also explore key methodologies, including Waterfall, Critical Path, and Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. By comparing these approaches, you’ll learn how to select the right method for different types of projects. This bootcamp is ideal for those seeking a clear introduction to project management concepts, terminology, and team-based strategies, or for anyone considering a future career in the field.
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- $599
- Course length
- 12 hours
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Self-paced tuition & enrollment
Learn through recorded lessons on your own schedule.
- Tuition
- $599
- Course length
- 12 hours
- Format
- Self-paced online
This program is available for 60 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 60 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.
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Curriculum
What you'll learn
- Learn about the five phases of project management: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing
- Understand important foundational concepts and project management terms
- Learn about selecting projects, defining/planning/scheduling activities, managing resources, and much more
- Become familiar with the various duties and qualities of a project manager
- Understand project costs and budgeting
- Learn how to manage resources
- Manage risk, changes, and uncertainty
- Get an overview of Agile project management frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP)
Course outline
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Project Management Level I 6 hours
Learn the strategies, methods, and terminology commonly used in project management. Develop a practical understanding of the five stages of project management, focusing on the Initiation and Planning phases, and gain insight into the skills and responsibilities of a successful Project Manager.
- Learn about the five phases of project management, focusing on the first two: Initiation and Planning
- Understand important foundational concepts and project management terms
- Learn about selecting projects, defining/planning/scheduling activities, managing resources, and much more
- Become familiar with the various duties and qualities of a Project Manager
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Project Management Level II 6 hours
Learn advanced project management techniques, including execution, monitoring, and closing phases. Learn to manage budgets, resources, and risks. Discover Agile Project Management and popular frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
- Continue learning about the five phases of project management, focusing on the last three: Execution, Monitoring, and Closing
- Understand project costs and budgeting
- Learn how to manage resources
- Manage risk, changes, and uncertainty
- Get an overview of Agile Project Management frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP)
Self-paced course
Learn through recorded lessons on your own schedule.
This program is available for 60 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 60 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.
View self-paced tuition & enrollmentThis bootcamp teaches the practical methods and strategies behind modern project management theory and combines both our Level 1 and Level 2 courses at a discounted rate. You’ll gain a full understanding of the five phases of project management, while learning how to create proposals, build timelines and budgets, communicate with stakeholders, track project quality, and wrap up deliverables. Each phase is explored in depth, and you’ll receive a comprehensive slide deck with exercises to reinforce your learning.
You’ll also dive into multiple project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Critical Path, and Agile. This bootcamp is ideal for those seeking an overview of project management concepts, preparing for a project management career, or looking for strategies to collaborate with a project team.
Self-paced curriculum
What you'll learn self-paced
- Learn about the five phases of project management: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing
- Understand important foundational concepts and project management terms
- Learn about selecting projects, defining/planning/scheduling activities, managing resources, and much more
- Become familiar with the various duties and qualities of a project manager
- Understand project costs and budgeting
- Learn how to manage resources
- Manage risk, changes, and uncertainty
- Get an overview of Agile project management frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP)
Self-paced course outline
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Project Management Level I (Self-Paced) 6 hours
Learn the strategies, methods, and terminology commonly used in project management. Develop a practical understanding of the five stages of project management, focusing on the Initiation and Planning phases, and gain insight into the skills and responsibilities of a successful Project Manager.
- Learn about the five phases of project management, focusing on the first two: Initiation and Planning
- Understand important foundational concepts and project management terms
- Learn about selecting projects, defining/planning/scheduling activities, managing resources, and much more
- Become familiar with the various duties and qualities of a Project Manager
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Project Management Level II (Self-Paced) 6 hours
Learn advanced project management techniques, including execution, monitoring, and closing phases. Learn to manage budgets, resources, and risks. Discover Agile Project Management and popular frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
- Continue learning about the five phases of project management, focusing on the last three: Execution, Monitoring, and Closing
- Understand project costs and budgeting
- Learn how to manage resources
- Manage risk, changes, and uncertainty
- Get an overview of Agile Project Management frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP)
What's included with self-paced
- Self-paced video lessons
Self-paced lessons
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Project Management Level I (Self-Paced)
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Course Overview & Setup
Lesson 1: Project Management Fundamentals
1:31
Learn core project management practices to plan, execute, and deliver successful projects of any size.
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Course Topics and Projects vs Routine Work
Lesson 1: Project Management Fundamentals
8:07
Understand how projects differ from routine work by defining their temporary, unique, and goal-driven nature.
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Project Management Methodologies
Lesson 1: Project Management Fundamentals
24:23
Compare project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Critical Path, Scrum, and Kanban, and determine when each is appropriate.
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Project Management Fundamentals
Lesson 1: Project Management Fundamentals
19:42
Learn foundational concepts, including scope, cost, time, quality, and the project manager’s role across the lifecycle.
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The Initiation Phase Project Identification & Selection
Lesson 2: The Initiation Process
6:23
Understand how organizations identify, evaluate, and prioritize projects based on value, risk, and strategic alignment.
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The Initiation Phase Project Charter
Lesson 2: The Initiation Process
23:41
Define the purpose and components of a project charter, including objectives, deliverables, risks, and approvals.
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Project Scope & Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Lesson 3: The Planning Phase
10:00
Define project scope and use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to break deliverables into manageable tasks.
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Task Responsibility
Lesson 3: The Planning Phase
6:35
Assign task ownership using RACI to clarify responsibility, accountability, consultation, and communication.
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Sequencing Activities
Lesson 3: The Planning Phase
19:42
Sequence project tasks using dependencies and network diagrams, accounting for resource constraints.
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Activity Resources
Lesson 3: The Planning Phase
8:44
Plan project resources by identifying people, equipment, materials, and services needed for execution.
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Start & Finish Times, Critical Path, & Slack or Float
Lesson 3: The Planning Phase
16:41
Analyze schedules using critical path, float, and dependency relationships to determine project duration.
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That Project Management Game
Lesson 4: Project Management Responsibilities & Delegation
6:05
Apply project concepts through a simulation that demonstrates scheduling, budgeting, tradeoffs, and delays.
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Project Manager Responsibilities
Lesson 4: Project Management Responsibilities & Delegation
10:37
Understand the project manager’s leadership responsibilities, including planning, communication, and decision-making.
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Delegation
Lesson 4: Project Management Responsibilities & Delegation
11:11
Develop effective delegation skills to empower teams, build trust, and avoid micromanagement.
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Project Management Level II (Self-Paced)
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Project Team & Project Kickoff Meeting
Lesson 1: The Project Team
10:00
Learn how project teams form and align through kickoff meetings and early collaboration.
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Budgets and Costs
Lesson 2: Budgets & Costs
8:19
Understand key project cost components, including resources, risk reserves, and quality-related expenses.
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Determining Activity Costs
Lesson 2: Budgets & Costs
5:58
Estimate activity-level costs by accounting for labor, materials, equipment, travel, and risk buffers.
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Determining Project Budget
Lesson 2: Budgets & Costs
7:00
Build a time-phased project budget to establish a financial baseline for tracking and forecasting.
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Execution Phase Actual Costs
Lesson 2: Budgets & Costs
7:00
Track actual and committed costs against the budget to identify variances early.
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Value of Work Performed & Forecasted Cost at Completion
Lesson 2: Budgets & Costs
18:21
Measure project performance using earned value to assess cost efficiency and progress.
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Controlling Costs & Corrective Action
Lesson 2: Budgets & Costs
11:46
Identify and correct cost overruns through variance analysis and corrective actions.
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Limited Resources Resource Smoothing and Leveling
Lesson 3: Resources & Risk Management
9:57
Optimize schedules using resource leveling and smoothing when constraints exist.
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Risk Management
Lesson 3: Resources & Risk Management
26:03
Identify and prioritize project risks using probability and impact analysis with mitigation plans.
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Project Communication Meetings
Lesson 4: Project Communication
6:01
Differentiate common project meetings and understand how meeting structure supports progress.
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Project Communication Reports
Lesson 4: Project Communication
6:48
Use project reports to communicate status, performance, and outcomes without meetings.
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Project Communication Plans
Lesson 4: Project Communication
3:34
Establish communication and document control plans to ensure consistent, up-to-date information.
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The Closing Phase
Lesson 5: The Closing Phase
9:24
Close projects by finalizing payments, evaluating performance, and documenting lessons learned.
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Agile Project Management
Lesson 06: Agile Project Management
15:37
Compare Agile and traditional approaches to determine when adaptability is required.
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Project Management Certifications & Associations
Lesson 07: Project Management Certifications & Project Apps
2:46
Review project management certifications and professional organizations for career development.
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Project Management Apps
Lesson 07: Project Management Certifications & Project Apps
1:47
Evaluate project management tools and software for planning, tracking, and collaboration.
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Course Outro
Lesson 07: Project Management Certifications & Project Apps
0:10
Apply project management skills to future work for improved outcomes and career growth.
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Course Reviews
Is this course right for you?
Choose the bootcamp for a complete introduction to the management process. If you already know the foundational concepts, compare Project Management Level II before selecting the full sequence. Software-specific project scheduling is taught in separate Microsoft Project courses.