Project Management Level I
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This introductory workshop offers a practical overview of modern project management, focusing on the full project lifecycle with deeper exploration of the Initiation and Planning phases. You’ll learn how to identify and select projects, draft project charters and scope documents, and use diagrams, charts, and planning tools to manage timelines, resources, and risk. Along the way, you’ll build a working understanding of key concepts such as float, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
The course concludes with a look at what makes an effective project manager, including essential skills, delegation strategies, and approaches to managing change. You’ll also receive a brief orientation to project management software, associations, and certifications, plus a detailed slide deck with exercises—making this workshop ideal for anyone seeking a practical introduction or refresher on core project management theories and methods.
Curriculum
What you'll learn
- 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
Course syllabus
Project Fundamentals
What is a Project?
Characteristics of Projects
The Project Triangle
The Project Lifecycle
What is a Gantt Chart?
Project Management Methodologies
Brief Overview of Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
The Initiating Phase
Project Identification
Project Selection
Project Charter
Project Scope
The Planning Phase
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Task Responsibility
Defining Activities
Sequencing Activities
Network Diagram
Estimating Activity Resources
Resource Management In the Planning Phase
Activity Resources
Resource-Constrained Planning
Resource Requirement Plan
Resource Utilization Plan
Start/Finish Times, Critical Path, and Slack
Establishing Project Start & Completion Times
Critical Path
Total Slack
Free Slack
The Project Manager
Project Manager Responsibilities
Project Managers Skills
Delegation
Managing Change
What's included
- Free course retake within one year to refresh the material and gain practice.
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Live classes
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Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EDT); final session ends at 17:00 EDT
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EDT); final session ends at 17:00 EDT
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EST); final session ends at 17:00 EST
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EST); final session ends at 17:00 EST
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EST); final session ends at 17:00 EST
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EDT); final session ends at 17:00 EDT
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EDT); final session ends at 17:00 EDT
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EDT); final session ends at 17:00 EDT
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EDT); final session ends at 17:00 EDT
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EDT); final session ends at 17:00 EDT
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EDT); final session ends at 17:00 EDT
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EDT); final session ends at 17:00 EDT
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EST); final session ends at 17:00 EST
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In-person or live online
Starts at 10:00 · America/New_York (EST); final session ends at 17:00 EST
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Self-paced course
Learn through recorded lessons on your own schedule.
This course is available for 30 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 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.
- Tuition
- $325
- Course length
- 6 hours
- Schedule
- On your schedule
This introductory course gives you practical knowledge of the core methods and strategies that shape modern project management. You’ll learn the five phases of the project lifecycle, Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closing, before taking a deeper look at Initiation and Planning. In these early stages, you’ll practice identifying and selecting projects, creating a project charter, drafting a project scope document, interpreting project diagrams and charts, and applying technical concepts such as float and resource management.
The class also explores what it takes to be an effective Project Manager, including essential skills, delegation techniques, and approaches to managing change. The workshop concludes with an overview of project management tools, associations, and certifications, and includes a slide deck with practical guidance and hands-on exercises. This course is ideal for anyone seeking a clear, accessible introduction, or a helpful refresher, on project management theories, methodologies, and best practices.
Self-paced curriculum
What you'll learn self-paced
- 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
Self-paced syllabus
Project Fundamentals
What is a Project?
Characteristics of Projects
The Project Triangle
The Project Lifecycle
What is a Gantt Chart?
Project Management Methodologies
Brief Overview of Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
The Initiating Phase
Project Identification
Project Selection
Project Charter
Project Scope
The Planning Phase
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Task Responsibility
Defining Activities
Sequencing Activities
Network Diagram
Estimating Activity Resources
Resource Management In the Planning Phase
Activity Resources
Resource-Constrained Planning
Resource Requirement Plan
Resource Utilization Plan
Start/Finish Times, Critical Path, and Slack
Establishing Project Start & Completion Times
Critical Path
Total Slack
Free Slack
The Project Manager
Project Manager Responsibilities
Project Managers Skills
Delegation
Managing Change
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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