Project Management

What this course is about

Project Management Essentials gives you a clear and beginner-friendly introduction to how projects are planned, organized, and executed.

You’ll learn what project managers do day-to-day, explore the tools and methods they use, and understand what makes projects successful. The learning plan begins with short, practical videos that explain key concepts and real-world responsibilities.

If you want to go further, you can continue into Project Management Fundamentals to deepen your skills and earn a verified digital credential that can be added to your resume, LinkedIn, and Credly profile.

You’ll learn how to:

Understand core project management concepts

Plan and structure projects effectively

Communicate with teams and stakeholders

Apply project management tools in real scenarios

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Project Management Foundations

Understand what projects are

Identify the characteristics of projects and distinguish them from day-to-day operations

Understand the purpose and value of project management

Explore the project lifecycle

Identify each phase: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure

Understand how work flows from one phase to the next

Planning & Initiation Skills

Initialize and plan projects effectively

Define scope and project goals

Create project charters

Plan schedules, budgets, and resources

Understand how to assess risks and constraints

Use key project management deliverables

Work with schedules, budgets, task lists, and charters

Apply your learning to real-world project scenarios

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead project teams with confidence

Coordinate work across people and roles

Support team communication and collaboration

Manage stakeholders professionally

Communicate expectations clearly

Keep everyone aligned through strong communication and relationship-building

Showcase your learning

As you complete this learning plan and the optional certification module, you’ll earn digital credentials you can add to your resume, LinkedIn, and Credly profile, highlighting your readiness for project coordination or entry-level project management roles.