Project Management Foundations: From Concept to Value Delivery
Master the essentials of project management and learn how to turn ideas into impactful outcomes.
Overview
Master the essentials of project management and learn how to turn ideas into impactful outcomes. This course equips learners with the tools to confidently navigate the project life cycle, manage constraints, and align project goals with business value. Whether you’re new to project management or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll gain practical insights into leading teams, defining scope, and delivering results that matter.
What You’ll Learn
- Define project management and its core principles
- Navigate the project life cycle with confidence
- Understand key roles and responsibilities in project teams
- Manage scope, time, and cost constraints effectively
- Apply value delivery systems to align projects with business goals
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 54 Lessons
- 30 Days
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- Module 1: What is Project Management?19
- 1.1Self-Assessment: Do You Have the Mindset of a Project Manager?5 Questions
- 1.2Lesson: Definition and Importance of Project Management
- 1.3Video: Importance of Project Management
- 1.4Quiz: Importance of project Management10 Questions
- 1.5Lesson: Projects vs. Operations – What’s the Difference?
- 1.6Video: Projects Vs Operations
- 1.7Quiz: Part 1 – Projects vs. Operations: What’s the Difference?10 Questions
- 1.8Quiz: Part 2 – Projects vs. Operations: What’s the Difference?10 Questions
- 1.9Lesson: The Triple Constraint and Project Success
- 1.10Quiz: The Triple Constraint and Project Success10 Questions
- 1.11Video: The Project Management Triangle
- 1.12Lesson: Project Management Methodologies
- 1.13Video: Project Management Methodologies
- 1.14Quiz: Project Management Methodologies10 Questions
- 1.15Lesson: The Role of the Project Manager
- 1.16Video: Role of Project Manager
- 1.17Quiz: Role of Project Manager10 Questions
- 1.18Case study comparison: project vs. operational work
- 1.19Assessment Quiz: What is Project Management10 Questions
- Module 2: Project Life Cycle Overview24
- 2.1Lesson: Initiation Phase – Defining the Project
- 2.2Video: Project Life Cycle – Initiation Phase
- 2.3Quiz: Initiation Phase – Defining the Project10 Questions
- 2.4Lesson: Planning Phase – Building the Roadmap
- 2.5Video: The Project Life Cycle – Planning Phase
- 2.6Quiz: Planning Phase – Building the Roadmap10 Questions
- 2.7Lesson: Execution Phase – Delivering the Work
- 2.8Video: The Project Life Cycle – Execution Phase
- 2.9Quiz: Execution Phase – Delivering the Work10 Questions
- 2.10Lesson: Monitoring & Controlling – Staying on Track
- 2.11Video: The Project Life Cycle – Monitoring & Controlling Phase
- 2.12Quiz: Monitoring & Controlling – Staying on Track10 Questions
- 2.13Lesson: Closing Phase – Wrapping Up and Reflecting
- 2.14Video: Project Life Cycle – Closing Phase
- 2.15Quiz: Closing Phase: Wrapping Up and Reflecting10 Questions
- 2.16Iterative vs. Linear Life Cycles
- 2.17Video: Iterative Vs Linear Life Cycles
- 2.18Quiz: Iterative vs. Linear Life Cycles10 Questions
- 2.19Map: Project Life Cycle
- 2.20Example 1: Developing a New Mobile App
- 2.21Example 2: Building a New Office Building
- 2.22Exercise: Match deliverables to each phase using a sample project
- 2.23Quiz: Project Life Cycle15 Questions
- 2.24Quiz: Defining Scope and Engaging Stakeholders15 Questions
- Module 3: Roles and Responsibilities18
- 3.1Lesson: Project Manager – Leadership and Coordination
- 3.2Video: Project Manager – Leadership and Coordination
- 3.3Quiz: Project Manager: Leadership and Coordination10 Questions
- 3.4Lesson: Project Sponsor – Vision and Support
- 3.5Video: Project Sponsor – Vision and Support
- 3.6Quiz: Project Sponsor: Vision and Support10 Questions
- 3.7Lesson: Team Members – Execution and Expertise
- 3.8Video: Team Members – Execution and Expertise
- 3.9Quiz: Team Members – Execution and Expertise10 Questions
- 3.10Lesson: Stakeholders – Influence and Interests
- 3.11Video: Stakeholders – Influence and Interests
- 3.12Quiz: Stakeholders – Influence and Interests10 Questions
- 3.13Lesson: RACI Matrix – Clarifying Roles and Accountability
- 3.14Video: RACI Matrix – Clarifying Roles and Accountability
- 3.15Quiz: RACI Matrix – Clarifying Roles and Accountability10 Questions
- 3.16Quiz: Part 1 – Roles and Responsibilities15 Questions
- 3.17Quiz: Part 2 – Roles and Responsibilities15 Questions
- 3.18Sample Artifacts: RACI chart for a sample project
- Module 4: Project Constraints (Scope, Time, Cost)16
- 4.1Lesson: Scope Management – Defining Boundaries
- 4.2Video: Scope Management – Defining Boundaries
- 4.3Quiz: Scope Management: Defining Boundaries10 Questions
- 4.4Lesson: Time Management – Scheduling and Milestones
- 4.5Video: Time Management – Scheduling and Milestones
- 4.6Quiz: Time Management – Scheduling and Milestones10 Questions
- 4.7Lesson: Cost Management – Budgeting and Forecasting
- 4.8Video: Cost Management – Budgeting and Forecasting
- 4.9Quiz: Cost Management: Budgeting and Forecasting10 Questions
- 4.10Lesson: The Triple Constraint Triangle
- 4.11Video: The Triple Constraint Triangle
- 4.12Quiz: The Triple Constraint Triangle10 Questions
- 4.13Lesson: Tools for Managing Constraints
- 4.14Video: Tools for Managing Contraints
- 4.15Quiz: Tools for Managing Constraints10 Questions
- 4.16Sample Artifacts: Project
- Module 5: Introduction to Value Delivery Systems11
- 5.1Lesson: What Is Value in Project Management?
- 5.2Quiz: What Is Value in Project Management?29 Questions
- 5.3Lesson: Strategic Alignment – Projects That Matter
- 5.4Quiz: Strategic Alignment – Projects That Matter15 Questions
- 5.5Lesson: Value Delivery Frameworks and Models
- 5.6Quiz: Value Delivery Frameworks and Models30 Questions
- 5.7Lesson: Measuring Success – Outcomes vs. Outputs
- 5.8Quiz: Measuring Success: Outcomes vs. Outputs30 Questions
- 5.9Lesson: Feedback Loops and Continuous Improvement
- 5.10Quiz: Feedback Loops and Continuous Improvement – Part 10 Questions
- 5.11Quiz: Feedback Loops and Continuous Improvement – Part 230 Questions
- Final Assessment1






