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Basics of Project Management

Kickstart your career in Project Management by learning the essential skills and tools with our Basics of Project Management certificate program.

60
+Hours
397
Learners
24x7
Online LMS
5 Self
Assessment Exercises

60
+Hours

397
Learners

24x7
Online LMS

5 Self
Assessment Exercises

₹ 6,157

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Basics of Project Management

Overview

Certification

80% of high-performing projects are led by a certified project manager. A globally recognized certificate in Basics of Project Management from Manipal ProLearn will make you a highly-valued professional.
Job Opportunities

By 2020, there will be an estimated 4 million job openings in project management. The project management training will help you find job opportunities as a project manager in different industries.
Salary Packages

The entry-level package for a project management professional is ₹4 Lakhs per annum. For professionals with experience, the salaries can vary between ₹8-20 Lakhs per annum.
Who Should Attend

Management students, graduates, new managers, managers with 3-4 years of experience who’d like to enter the Project Management domain
Expert Faculty

Learn from industry experts who come with a vast experience in project management programs.

Certification

80% of high-performing projects are led by a certified project manager. A globally recognized certificate in Basics of Project Management from Manipal ProLearn will make you a highly-valued professional.

Job Opportunities

By 2020, there will be an estimated 4 million job openings in project management. The project management training will help you find job opportunities as a project manager in different industries.

Salary Packages

The entry-level package for a project management professional is ₹4 Lakhs per annum. For professionals with experience, the salaries can vary between ₹8-20 Lakhs per annum.

Who Should Attend

Management students, graduates, new managers, managers with 3-4 years of experience who’d like to enter the Project Management domain

Expert Faculty

Learn from industry experts who come with a vast experience in project management programs.

About Course

Do you want to learn how to lead projects with confidence and complete them on time and within budget? Project management is a proven and effective method of delivering products within cost, schedule, and resource constraints. Individuals with a strong working knowledge of the basics of project management are thus, highly valued across industries.

Manipal ProLearn’s Basics of Project Management certificate program will help you to broadly understand the concepts and principles of project management and deliver projects with a clear focus on time, budget, and quality. This project management training will introduce you to the tools and techniques used for comprehensive project management – from its initiation to closing.

What skills you learn

The project management online course will help you to:

Describe Project Management
Describe the different concepts of Project Management - Planning, Tracking, Risk/Customer/Resource/Time Management, Closure
Identify the roles and responsibilities of a Project Manager
Explain why projects fail
Describe the advantages of using project management software

Who Should Attend this course

Management Students

Managers with 3-4 years of experience who’d like to enter Project Management domain

Managers with no theoretical exposure to Project Management concepts

Recent Management Graduates

Management Students	Managers with 3-4 years of experience who’d like to enter Project Management domain
Managers with no theoretical exposure to Project Management concepts	Recent Management Graduates

Key Features

Development of Analytical Thinking

This project management online training will help you develop your analytical and decision-making abilities by analyzing real-life case studies sourced from different industries.

Experiential Learning Model

Learn the basics of project management through a comprehensive and modular set of learning content, interesting videos, and real-life case studies.

Superior Learning Outcome

Learn the fundamental principles of project management and apply them in real-life situations with this project management skills training.

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Course Curriculum

1.1 Introduction to Project Management

What is a Project?
What is Project Management?
When do we require Project Management?
Why do we need Project Management?
Who is a Project Manager?
How do we do Project Management?

1.2 Project Planning

Explain the concept of planning
Explain basis for project scheduling
Work Breakdown Structure
Estimation: methods, tools, techniques
Scheduling: principles, tools and techniques

1.3 Project Tracking/Monitoring

Why do we need tracking and monitoring?
How do you accomplish the task?
Explain the tools and techniques

2.1 Risk Management

What are risks?
Why do we need risk management?
How do you manage the risks?

2.2 Customer Management

Why is customer management an issue?
How do you keep your customer happy?
Methods of achieving the transparency and being the first person to inform the customer

2.3 Resource Management

Why resource management is critical to project’s success?
How do you make sure that the “bunch of professionals” work as a team to achieve the goals?
How do you make sure that your people have adequate tools and training (skills) required to accomplish the tasks?

3.1 Time Management

Explain the importance of time management for individuals and the project manager in a team.
Concept of “time robbers” and how to avoid them

3.2 Project Closure

Why do we list “project closure” as one of the activities/milestones in a project?
How does it help in making Project Management better in an organization?

3.3 Roles and Responsibilities of a Project Manager

Identify roles and responsibilities of a Project Manage
Why Projects Fail?
Explain why projects fail
Identify the warning signs of an impending project failure
Identify the strategies for preventing project failure

Frequent Questions we get

Why should I take up a Manipal ProLearn course?

Manipal ProLearn, a part of Manipal Global Education Services, offers a variety of professional certification courses across Technology, Digital Marketing, Data Sciences, Project Management, and Finance domains.

Carrying forward the Manipal legacy of over six decades in education, Manipal ProLearn helps working professionals and students to enhance their skills and fast-track their careers. Manipal ProLearn has partnered with industry leaders like Google, Microsoft, AWS Educate, EY, Sandbox, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) to provide quality courses that add to your skill set.

We have redefined learning in the professional certification program space with a wide range of course options taught by expert faculty on an award-winning learning platform. Benchmarked against global certification standards of PMI®, CIMA, PMBOK® etc., our course content is designed and developed by industry experts. Not only are these certification courses good for skill enhancement, but with industry-recognized certification, they are also a great value-add to one's resume. Over the last two years, more than 80,000 learners have advanced their careers with the help of our courses.

Do I have to clear any entrance (screening) test before taking up the course?

Currently, none of the courses has an entrance test. But some certifications might have their prerequisites that are mentioned on the respective course pages.

What type of support can I expect in terms of course material, assessment, evaluation, feedback, discussion forums, mentoring etc.?

Once you have enrolled in a course, you will receive a welcome email and a telephonic call from our customer support team. The features offered as part of the course will be explained clearly by our representative and also will also be listed in the mail correspondence.

Besides, our Customer Support team is available between 8 AM to 8 PM every day to help students on any course related issues.

Will I be able to access the course material post-completion too?

The course material access will be active till the validity of your course that is 12 months from the date of your enrolment.

How will successful completion of the course improve my job prospects?

Manipal ProLearn gives learners an edge when it comes to employment opportunities. By partnering with industry leaders to provide quality courses, we add to your individual skill set and make you industry ready. Also, the constantly expanding list of top-end knowledge partners ensures that learners are exposed to the latest developments and trends across sectors.

What should I do if I face any issues?

In case you come across any issue, please write to us at support@manipalprolearn.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Do you have a refund policy if I am not satisfied with the course and want to withdraw? Is there a timeframe for the same?

All refund requests received by Manipal ProLearn are processed through the same gateway within 14 working days of receiving the request. For any exceptional cases where you have not received the refund amount, please write to us at support@manipalprolearn.com. We shall get back to you with an update on your refund request or valid reasons in case of rejections.

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