Professional Project Management Course
Business & Management
A course by
UC Online
Learn the essential skills and tools to deliver successful projects, manage teams, engage stakeholders, and lead projects from initiation to closure in this 50-hour online course designed for both new and experienced project managers.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
This course requires 6 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Project lifecycle management
Understand the process of project selection, initiation and closure, and how to start, select, and close projects effectively.
Scope and work breakdown
Create a work breakdown structure and define the scope of a project.
Cost and time management
Apply tools and techniques to estimate and manage project costs and timelines, and measure project benefits and risks.
What You're Signing Up For
This online short course covers the fundamentals and practical techniques in professional project management. Developed and presented by consultant Sean Whitaker, participants learn how to initiate, plan, and deliver projects on time and within budget, with a focus on selecting the right projects, developing project teams, managing scope, cost, risk, stakeholder engagement (including iwi), procurement, and project maturity. With real-world case studies and assessments, learners gain skills relevant to business, construction, health, IT, and many other sectors.
Course Content
- Project selection and initiation
- Defining and managing project scope
- Estimating and managing project costs using Earned Value Management
- Managing project time (network diagrams, Gantt charts, project management software)
- Risk management and change management
- Team leadership and stakeholder engagement (including engagement with iwi)
- Procurement and contract management
- Assessing organisational project management maturity
- Project quality assurance
- Project communication management
- Case studies from multiple industries
What you need to know first
No formal prerequisites. Open to anyone with confidence in English language skills and an interest in project management.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Project Management
Construction
Engineering
Health
IT
Consulting
Future employment opportunities might be
Project Manager
Project Coordinator
Team Leader
Portfolio Manager
Consultant