Learn the basics of project management on these short courses Edinburgh (virtual classroom)
Virtual classroom short project management courses
Due to COVID-19, all traditional classroom courses in Edinburgh are now available as virtual classroom training.
The courses below are for beginners wanting to learn about project management for the first time.
Choose from half, one or two-day courses.
Educational technology
Using the latest in educational technology, you can attend virtual classrooms from anywhere - no travel, no risk.
You just require a PC with audio and internet.
Introduction to Project Management
(1-day)
This 1-day introduction course teaches you some basic project management skills and techniques you can apply straightaway on your projects.
Suitable for: Those wanting a basic overview of project management.
Prior experience: None.
Format: Live virtual classroom.
Location: Edinburgh Online.
Course code: IPM.
Fundamentals of Project Management
(2-day)
This 2-day fundamentals course teaches you essential project management skills and techniques you can apply immediately on your projects.
Suitable for: Students wanting a practical course to explore topics in greater depth.
Prior experience: None.
Format: Live virtual classroom.
Location: Edinburgh Online.
Course code: FPM.
Writing Compelling Business Cases
(half-day)
This half-day course teaches you to write a great business case and get it approved - a critical skill for project managers and business analysts in any industry today.
Suitable for: Project managers and business analysts needing to write business cases.
Prior experience: None.
Format: Live virtual classroom.
Location: Edinburgh Online.
Course code: WBC.
More about basic project management training in Edinburgh
Project managers in demand
Project managers are part of a growing profession, and the number of related jobs increases every year (see chart).
According to the American Project Management Institute (PMI) between 2017 and 2027, over 20 million new project management roles will be created globally in just seven industries[1].
[1] Project Management Institute. (2017). Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017 & 2027. Available: https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/job-growth-report.pdf. Last accessed 05 Jul 2019.
Learn practical skills
Students who attend a basic project management course benefit by learning practical tools skills to apply on projects.
The courses on this page are designed for people who don’t need a professional qualification. The courses have no pre-course reading or homework. They are designed to help you understand what to do when you return to work.
Benefits of project management training
- The skills and knowledge to work on or manage projects.
- Improved confidence to work on or manage projects.
- Recognition of your skills by your employer and colleagues.
- Better job opportunities as a project manager.
- Higher salaries.
- Better outcomes from your projects (benefit to your organisation).
- You can gain internationally recognised qualifications to enhance your career prospects as a project management professional.
Choosing the best project management course
If you're trying to get into project management as a career, then read What's the best course to get into project management? to help you choose.
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Choosing the best project management qualification
Which Project Management Qualification? describes each of the different project management qualifications from all the main certification bodies in the UK and abroad.
Starting and maintaining your project manager career
If you're thinking about starting a project management career or developing your project management career, we have articles to help you plan your career before choosing the best certification.
FAQs
What is the best project management course for beginners?
The best project management course for beginners would be a 1-day Introduction to Project Management course. On this training course you learn the basic terminology and concepts of project management. You don’t need any previous experience of being a project manager.
A great alternative to the 1-day course would be the 2-day Fundamentals of Project Management course. This covers all the same topics plus more as the 1-day course and enables students to explore and discuss in more depth.
After taking one of these courses, and you later wanted to get a professional project manager qualification you could consider taking a PRINCE2® Foundation course, or Project Fundamentals Qualification course from the APM (the Association for Project Management) in the UK.
Where can I take project management classes?
Before Covid-19 project management classes were available in many cities, but with employees confined at home, project management classes often take place online in a virtual classroom. All our classroom courses now take place as virtual classes using the latest digital learning technology.
In a virtual learning environment, you can take advantage of the latest educational technology and software such as online chat, interactive whiteboards, video, quizzes, and online feedback.
All your need to access a virtual classroom is an internet connection, a computer and web browser. It’s a modern form of distance education, but instead of submitting essays, you interact in real-time with your instructor and other students – just like you would in a real classroom. You can take your exams online at the end of the training.
Are there project management courses near me?
Yes. These courses are available in many cities in the UK including:
Project management basics course Birmingham
Project management basics course Bristol
Project management basics course Edinburgh
Project management basics course Glasgow
Project management basics course Leeds
Project management basics course Liverpool
Project management basics course London