Project Management Principles, Practices and Systems (FutureLearn)

On this course you will learn the key principles of project management and understand the project management skills needed to complete projects on time and on budget. You will focus on the three biggest challenges to project managers: completing projects on time, managing costs, and communication. You will learn from case studies and real life examples to bring your learning experience to life.

What topics will you cover?

Week 1

What is Project Management?

The Project Lifecycle

Risk Management

Discussion/examples

Mini Case Study

Week 2

Project Information and Communications

Closing a Project

Contemporary Practice: Project Management Software, Agile Project

Management, Operations Management

Discussion/examples

Mini Case Study

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

- Develop your understanding of how projects relate to the wider organisational environment

- Explain the functions and roles of a Project Manager

- Explore the key role of risk management, communication strategies, change management and project closing methods

- Develop an understanding of how and why project managers need to appreciate the international perspective of their projects