Overview

The Project Management Fundamentals short course is designed to teach participants the language, terminology, structures, and tools that are the hallmarks of modern project management.

You will learn the basics of the project life cycle: scoping and planning the project; delivery and monitoring; and finally, wrapping up and evaluating the project. 

This course gives you a solid, fundamental knowledge of how to lead projects that deliver.

Who should attend

This is an introductory project management course for people who don’t have any formal project management training. You might manage small projects as a part of your role or wish to learn more about how projects work.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Project management
  • Time management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Scope and budget management

Learning outcomes

  • Produce a project outline to support initiation and approval
  • Create a project plan for a small project, including risk, quality, and change
  • Select tools and processes to effectively monitor project implementation
  • Develop closure reports and documentation
  • Evaluate the success of the project and capture lessons learned
  • Understand the core principles of project management
  • Outline what is needed to competently manage a project in detail
  • Understand the different project methodologies and when each may be applicable

About your instructor

  • Jo Bradshaw wearing a blue cardigan

    Jo Bradshaw

    Jo Bradshaw has 25 years’ experience in training and development, leadership development, performance management, talent management, developing organisational culture and climate, and leading training and development and generalist HR functions. Jo is also an experienced board director and chair.
  • Kathy Berkidge in a black and white floral shirt

    Kathy Berkidge

    Kathy is an Agile trainer and coach, who creates collaborative partnerships to facilitate learning, skill enhancement and performance improvement. Kathy loves facilitating and coaching and enjoys creating enjoyable, practical, and informative learning experiences. She is passionate about seeing people, teams and organisations succeed and thrive in an environment of collaboration and cooperation.
  • Frank Noonan in a shirt

    Frank Noonan

    Frank has over 30 years of international business experience. He has an outstanding track record of results in the fields of business development, project management, coaching, consulting and leadership development. He has worked with some of the world’s leading brands and government clients. Frank is qualified in project management and is a certified Agile practitioner.

Why Swinburne?

Delivered by facilitators who are industry experts

Participant course training manual

Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere

Access to our team of Customer Development Advisors

Upcoming dates
Day(s)
Time
Project Management Fundamentals
Day(s)
3 & 4 February 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Project Management Fundamentals
Day(s)
12 & 13 March 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Project Management Fundamentals
Day(s)
22 & 23 April 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Project Management Fundamentals
Day(s)
3 & 4 June 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Project Management Fundamentals
Day(s)
24 & 25 July 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Project Management Fundamentals
Day(s)
7 & 8 August 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Project Management Fundamentals
Day(s)
16 & 17 September 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Project Management Fundamentals
Day(s)
30 & 31 October 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Project Management Fundamentals
Day(s)
3 & 4 December 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM

Download brochure

Download this document as a quick outline of the short course that can be printed and presented to your employer.
Live Online Delivery

Our Live Online delivery

Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.

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