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Project Management Basics: Foundations & Frameworks

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Beginner level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain the essential principles, processes, and frameworks of project management.

  • Create project scope, timelines, budgets, and cost control strategies.

  • Implement best practices for risk management, change control, and governance.

  • Evaluate project lifecycle methodologies and performance metrics.

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This course is part of the Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM) Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 3 modules in this course

Explore the fundamentals of project management with this course, covering essential areas such as integration, scope, scheduling, cost management, and governance structures. Gain a practical understanding of core project management methodologies and frameworks, and learn how organizational roles intersect across project phases to ensure successful delivery.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Define the fundamental principles of project management, integration, and governance to support effective project outcomes. - Apply structured approaches for managing project scope, schedules, and budgets. - Analyze and adapt project management methodologies predictive, iterative, adaptive, or hybrid to meet various project demands. - Develop tactics for risk management, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation to boost project outcomes. - Navigate organizational roles, governance models, and the functions of the Project Management Office (PMO) to align projects with business strategies. - Effectively manage project documentation, communication, and change management processes for smoother project execution. This course is designed for aspiring project managers, program managers, and team leaders looking to strengthen their skills in project integration, control, and execution. No prior project management experience is needed, this course provides a strong foundation to help you grow your career with essential project management abilities.

This module offers an extensive overview of project management, addressing essential principles, leadership responsibilities, lifecycle stages, and important methodologies. Learners will explore best practices, governance structures, and process frameworks to drive project success.

What's included

36 videos7 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

36 videos•Total 195 minutes
  • Specialization Introduction•6 minutes
  • Course Introduction•5 minutes
  • CAPM Overview•7 minutes
  • Project Fundamentals and Management•4 minutes
  • Project Management Overview and Best Practices•4 minutes
  • Leadership Skills and Project Management•3 minutes
  • Leadership vs Management and the Power of Collaboration•5 minutes
  • Role of a Project Manager•4 minutes
  • Portfolio Program Project and Operations Management•6 minutes
  • Project Operations OPM and PMO•6 minutes
  • Understanding the Project Life Cycle•7 minutes
  • Phase to Phase Relationship and Software Development Life Cycle•7 minutes
  • Project Management Processes•6 minutes
  • Tools Technologies Challenges and Solutions in Projects•6 minutes
  • Key Phases of Project Management Lifecycle•7 minutes
  • Project Environment•3 minutes
  • Enterprise Environmental Factors•7 minutes
  • Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)•7 minutes
  • Organizational Structures and Matrix Organization•4 minutes
  • Project-Oriented Organizations and Their Impact•5 minutes
  • Organizational Governance Frameworks•7 minutes
  • Project Management Office (PMO)•5 minutes
  • Project Methodology Tailoring and Business Documents•7 minutes
  • Relationship Between Project Documents•6 minutes
  • Project Integration Management•6 minutes
  • Predictive, Iterative, Adaptive, or Hybrid Considerations•5 minutes
  • Develop Project Charter•7 minutes
  • Develop Project Management Plan•7 minutes
  • Direct and Manage Project Work•4 minutes
  • Direct and Manage Project Work ITTO Overview•5 minutes
  • Monitor and Control Project Work•3 minutes
  • Monitor and Control Project Work ITTO Overview•5 minutes
  • Perform Integrated Change Control•6 minutes
  • Perform Integrated Change Control ITTO Overview•5 minutes
  • Close Project or Phase Process•5 minutes
  • Close Project or Phase Process ITTO Overview•4 minutes
7 readings•Total 100 minutes
  • Course Overview•10 minutes
  • Introduction to Certified Associate in Project Management Exam Guide•15 minutes
  • The 12 Principles of Project Management•15 minutes
  • Project Management Consideration•15 minutes
  • Project Performance Domains•15 minutes
  • Embracing Core Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs •15 minutes
  • Adapting Performance Domains to Project Context•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 48 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Fundamentals of Project Management and Integration•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Introduction to Project Management•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Key Components in Managing Projects•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Project Integration Management•6 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
  • Introduce Yourself•5 minutes
  • Leadership vs Management Key Differences•5 minutes
  • Project Charter and Its Key Benefits•5 minutes

This module addresses essential domains of project management, such as scope, scheduling, and cost management. Students will investigate requirement collection, work decomposition structures, scheduling methods, budgeting, and financial management to guarantee effective project implementation

What's included

34 videos6 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

34 videos•Total 184 minutes
  • Scope Management•8 minutes
  • Plan Scope Management•3 minutes
  • Collect Requirements and ITTO Overview•6 minutes
  • Requirement Document and Traceability Matrix•5 minutes
  • Define Scope•6 minutes
  • Work Breakdown Structure and Creating WBS•6 minutes
  • WBS ITTO and WBS Dictionary•5 minutes
  • Validate Scope•6 minutes
  • Control Scope•5 minutes
  • Plan Schedule Management•6 minutes
  • Define Activities•5 minutes
  • Sequence Activities•7 minutes
  • Estimate Activity Durations•7 minutes
  • PERT Formula•3 minutes
  • Develop Schedule•5 minutes
  • Critical Path Method•6 minutes
  • Control Schedule•3 minutes
  • Cost Management•6 minutes
  • Plan Cost Management•4 minutes
  • Plan Cost Management ITTO Overview•7 minutes
  • Expected Outputs of Cost Management Planning•4 minutes
  • Estimating Project Costs•7 minutes
  • Estimate Cost Inputs Explained•6 minutes
  • Estimate Cost Tools and Techniques•6 minutes
  • Estimate Cost Expected Outputs•6 minutes
  • Determining Project Budget•6 minutes
  • Determine Budget Inputs Explained•7 minutes
  • Determine Budget Tools and Techniques•5 minutes
  • Determine Budget Expected Outputs•5 minutes
  • Control Costs•5 minutes
  • Control Costs ITTO Overview•5 minutes
  • Control Costs Tools•4 minutes
  • Earned Value Management•7 minutes
  • Earned Value Management Performance Chart•4 minutes
6 readings•Total 90 minutes
  • Understanding Scope Baseline•15 minutes
  • Managing Scope Creep•15 minutes
  • Decoding Project Activities•15 minutes
  • Tools and Techniques for Sequencing Activities•15 minutes
  • Navigating the Triple Constraint in Project Management•15 minutes
  • Earned Value Management (EVM): The Warning System•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 48 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Core Project Management Knowledge Areas•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Mastering Project Scope•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Smart Scheduling Techniques•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Mastering Budget and Cost Control•6 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
  • WBS and Scope Baseline•5 minutes
  • Gantt Chart vs. PERT•5 minutes
  • Impact of Cost Control on Project Success•5 minutes

This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Evaluate your knowledge with a comprehensive graded quiz.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Course Summary•1 minute
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
  • Practice Activity: ConnectUs Mobile App Development and Launch•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 60 minutes
  • End Course Knowledge Check: Project Management Basics: Foundations & Frameworks•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
  • Describe Your Learning Journey•5 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course readies you for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam, which is provided by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It includes essential ideas, principles, and methods required to succeed in the exam.

No, this course is intended for beginners and includes all basic project management principles from the ground up. Nonetheless, possessing fundamental organizational or leadership experience could assist you in understanding concepts more readily. The program guarantees you establish a strong base for CAPM® certification and upcoming project management positions.

This program provides you with vital project management skills, enabling you to progress in positions such as project coordinator, team leader, or junior project manager, and readies you for the CAPM® certification.

The course is structured to be finished in 4-6 weeks, recommending a study plan of 3-4 hours each week. Nonetheless, because it is self-directed, you can advance at your own pace. The program offers video tutorials, readings, practice quizzes, and graded quizzes to guarantee a thorough grasp of project management principles.

CAPM certification guarantees your project management knowledge and increases the value of your resume. It increases your reputation in the market and shows your willingness to grow professionally. By rendering you a perfect candidate for entry-level project management roles, this qualification could improve your career prospects.

The purpose of the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification is to verify fundamental project management knowledge and abilities. Even those with little experience who want to show that they grasp project management procedures and concepts will find it excellent. Professionals who have this credential stand out and are more equipped for entry-level project management positions.

Passing the CAPM exam is achievable with proper preparation. By using the right study materials and committing to memorizing key concepts, you can successfully clear the exam. While it requires effort, it is manageable with consistent study and focus.

The CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) is a great entry-level certification for those just beginning their careers in project management. It is perfect for individuals with little experience since it offers basic knowledge and abilities. This certification improves project management concepts and helps novices show their dedication to the industry.

Candidates must have a secondary school degree, such as a high school diploma, senior school certificate, pre-degree certificate, or equivalent, qualifying them for the CAPM test. Before applying, individuals also must finish 23 hours of project management coursework. Those just beginning their career in project management would find this certification valuable.

You’ll learn traditional project management frameworks along with integration practices and PMI-aligned knowledge areas.

Yes, the course is designed for beginners with no prior experience, as well as professionals seeking a structured foundation.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,