Introduction To Project Management Training Courses

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This 1-day introduction is delivered live online, so you can join from anywhere while still getting interaction, discussion, and hands-on practice.What is the purpose of a business case?

The purpose of a business case is simple – it’s used to justify an investment in an activity. Typically, in an organisation this activity is a project. It helps give confidence to management that their investment is worthwhile and will realize benefits for the organisation.

Who owns a business case?

DeliveryA business case is owned by the person who is funding the project. The name of this role is different across organisations, but commonly this role is known as a project sponsor, or project executive.

DurationBy owning the business case, it means this person is accountable for ensuring that any investment decisions which are taken based upon the information within the business case are worthwhile.

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This course gives you a clear and practical overview of how to plan, manage, and control a project from start to finish using simple, proven techniques.Are you ready to take the leap into project management consulting? Our guide will give you an overview of the steps and key job boards to land your first role. Kickstart your consulting career in project management now.

Understand projects

Recognise what defines a project and how projects differ from business-as-usual work.

Use common terminology

Become familiar with the language of project management, roles, and key documents.

Plan scope and stakeholders

CAPM Certification (Certified Associate in Project Management): Requirements, Cost, Exam, and How to Apply

Define objectives, scope, and stakeholders so everyone understands what success looks like.

Structure and estimate workSimon Buehring

1 Jul 2026

Break work down, estimate effort, and create realistic schedules using basic techniques.

Control progress and changeThe Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry level project management certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It validates project management fundamentals across predictive (waterfall) methodologies and agile project management, helping early career professionals build credible, PMBOK Guide aligned knowledge.

Track progress, manage issues and changes, and keep your project on course.

Manage risk and improvement

Identify risks and lessons learned so you can improve how you manage future projects.

Curriculum

The course covers the following core project management topics.Social media on projects

Project management fundamentals
Defining scope and stakeholdersSimon Buehring
Planning and estimating work19 Feb 2026
Controlling delivery and improvement

Full curriculum detailsUncover how social media can enhance project management and professional growth. Discover the platforms and techniques that can aid your career.

Project management fundamentals

The characteristics of projects
How projects differ from business as usual
Common project management terminology
Project manager skills
The project life cycle

Defining scope and stakeholders

Aligning project objectives with business goalsWhich is better, PMI-ACP
Project scope and boundaries®
Identifying and managing stakeholders or PMI-PMP

Planning and estimating work®

Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)?
Estimating effort and duration

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