The Project Management Essentials – Foundation Level course provides the grounding every aspiring project manager or team member needs. Covering the full project lifecycle starting from initiation to closure, this course ensures you gain a solid understanding of how projects differ from operations, the role of the project manager, and how to define, plan, and deliver successful outcomes.
This course aligns with PRINCE2 Foundation and PMI CAPM standards, focusing on practical application through “What to Do Monday Morning” exercises and workplace consultation. Participants develop confidence in core skills like business case writing, scope definition, scheduling, and communication management.

Modules Covered:

1. Project Management Fundamentals
   
   
2. Project Initiation & Business Case
   
   
3. Scope Management
   
   
4. Schedule Management
   
   
5. Cost Management & Budgeting
   
   
6. Quality Management
   
   
7. Resource Management
   
   
8. Communications Management

Who Should Enroll:

• New or aspiring project managers
  
  
• Project team members or coordinators
  
  
• Professionals seeking certification foundations (PRINCE2 Foundation, PMI CAPM)
  
  

Key Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of PRINCE2 and PMI frameworks
  
  
• Define clear project objectives and deliverables
  
  
• Develop basic project plans, budgets, and schedules
  
  
• Communicate and collaborate effectively within project teams

Learning Outcome:

• Knowledge: Comprehensive grasp of the project lifecycle, the three major constraints (scope, time, cost), and the purpose of foundational PM documents.
• Skill: Ability to initiate a project with authorization; create a simple WBS; perform basic cost and duration estimates; utilize the RACI matrix to clarify responsibilities.
• Professional: Increased confidence in a project environment; mastery of professional PM terminology for clearer team and stakeholder communication.
• Organisation: Improved clarity and standardization of project startup activities, leading to fewer misaligned projects.

Workplace Support:

Includes a dedicated Pre-Module Workplace Consultation; continuous access to essential project Template Walkthroughs (Charter, WBS, Status Report); and practical "What To Do Monday Morning" action points for immediate implementation.