Project Management Fundamentals (eLearning course)

Objectives                      

At the end of the course, the learners will have acquired a technical, formal and procedural knowledge. They will have learned the fundamental methods and tools of project management to successfully undertake their first projects.

Contents                     

This e-learning course consists of 9 modules:

1. Project initiation and organization
2. Scope definition and development of the concept
3. Planning of activities and resources
4. Risk analysis, monitoring and control
5. Estimations, budget and cost control
6. Quality planning and control
7. Performance control and change management
8. Training and team building, communication
9. Project closing, lessons learned

Each module includes the following elements:

• The Theory section presents the essentials in a few words: what is it about?
• The Exercises propose an interactive learning process, with the resolution of case studies.
• The "How to…" section explains the systematic approach.
• The Example describes one or more concrete experiences.
• The Checklist contains the most important points that should never be omitted.
• The Pitfalls put emphasis on traps to be avoided.
• The Test checks if the concepts have been acquired.

Languages                     

The course is available in the following languages:

• English
• French
• German

Method

The e-learning limits the theoretical aspects to the essential and privileges interactivity. The learners are strongly challenged, confronted with problems that they have to learn to solve themselves by doing numerous exercises.

Throughout the modules, the learners acquire knowledge that they can immediately put into practice.

Coaching

Coaching is included in the course. The learners are followed by a distant coach that ensures that they make regular progress and oversees the exercises they make. Learners may ask the coach questions via e-mail. The questions will be answered within one working day. Coaching languages are English and Finnish.

Duration

Approximately 12 hours (depending on individual studying pace)