Course content
- Project lifecycle and key roles
- Planning, scheduling and budgeting
- Risk management and reporting
Every successful project starts with a clear plan. This free course covers the basics of planning, scheduling and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Short lessons with practical examples you can apply at work straight away.
Course summary
Learn the essentials of project management: defining scope, building a simple plan, managing risks and keeping stakeholders informed.
Course objectives
- Define project scope, goals and deliverables clearly
- Build a simple work plan with milestones and deadlines
- Identify and respond to common project risks
Who should attend
New project coordinators, team leads, NGO and programme staff, and anyone who manages tasks and deadlines.
Curriculum
Module 01
Module 1: Project Basics
2 lessons- What is a project?10 min
- The project lifecycle12 min
Module 02
Module 2: Planning and Control
2 lessons- Building a simple work plan20 min
- Managing risks15 min