Project Management Fundamentals - CMI Recognised
This course teaches key project management skills, including planning, leadership, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, preparing learners for roles in project coordination, management, and consultancy.
Project Management Fundamentals - CMI Recognised
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Overview of Project Management Fundamentals
Elevate your project management skills with One Education’s Project Management Fundamentals course, now proudly CMI Recognised. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is a globally recognised professional body for management and leadership, and their recognition ensures that this course meets the highest standards of quality and relevance.
By enroling in this Project Management Fundamentals – CMI Recognised course, you’re not just gaining knowledge—you’re investing in a credential that enhances your professional credibility. As part of the course, you’ll receive a 12-month CMI membership, unlocking exclusive benefits such as digital learning resources, networking opportunities, mentoring, and CPD support. With flexible learning and industry-aligned content, this course equips you with practical skills to excel in project management. Enrol today and gain a certification that enhances your credibility and career prospects.
Aims and Objectives
The Project Management Fundamentals course aims to equip learners with the essential knowledge and tools required to successfully manage projects of varying complexity. The programme is designed to develop competency in planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects while ensuring alignment with organisational goals and strategies.
Adding further value, the course reflects its alignment with globally recognised professional standards in management and leadership. This alignment provides learners with a competitive edge in the job market, validates their skills against industry benchmarks, and fosters confidence and professionalism in their project management capabilities.
- Job Rules and Potential Salary
- Project Manager – £35,000–£60,000 per year
- Programme Manager – £50,000–£80,000 per year
- Project Coordinator / Project Support Officer – £25,000–£35,000 per year
- Change Manager / Change Analyst – £40,000–£65,000 per year
- Project Management Consultant – £45,000–£75,000 per year
Objectives of the Project Management Fundamentals course:
- Develop a strong foundation in project management principles, methodologies, and frameworks to manage projects effectively.
- Learn to lead projects with confidence by fostering teamwork, motivating stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Gain proficiency in using project planning tools and techniques to create, execute, and monitor detailed project plans.
- Acquire skills in budget management, procurement, and risk assessment to ensure financial control and project sustainability.
- Understand the importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and learn to integrate these principles into project management practices.
- Master the processes of setting SMART goals, managing stakeholders, and mitigating risks to drive successful project outcomes.
- Develop the ability to effectively close projects, ensuring final evaluations, reporting, and knowledge transfer are completed efficiently.
Programme Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma.
- Apply critical thinking to define SMART goals, deliverables, and scope based on the project needs.
- Develop detailed and effective project plans, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, using industry-standard techniques and tools.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks and issues to ensure project success.
- Lead and manage diverse, cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and driving performance.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders, managing their expectations and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Utilise project management tools such as WBS, Gantt Charts, or Kanban Boards to enhance project tracking and efficiency.
- Evaluate project performance through metrics and reporting, implementing strategies for continuous improvement and lessons learned.
Application of Learning
The practical focus of this course ensures learners can seamlessly translate theoretical knowledge into actionable project management skills. The learners can demonstrate their theoretical knowledge gained from this course through:
- Project Conception and Implementation: Learning to implement project management principles and frameworks to plan, execute, and control projects in real-world settings.
- Human Resource Management: Managing human resources in a project setting and leading diverse teams effectively, adapting to dynamic challenges and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Communicating with Stakeholders: Organising productive meetings, and communicating project objectives and progress to stakeholders clearly, managing expectations and securing support.
- Leveraging Project Management Tools: Using project management tools and software to streamline planning, scheduling, progress tracking, report generating and analysing data.
- Managing Risks and Changes: Identifying and addressing potential risks proactively, and developing solutions and strategies to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Evaluating Project Outcomes: Analysing successes and challenges, gathering stakeholder feedback, identifying lessons learned, and recommending improvements to enhance future project performance.
This course empowers learners to take on project management roles confidently and effectively in various industries.
Certification
Upon completing the course and successfully passing the assignment assessed by your tutor, One Education will claim your CMI Recognised Certificate on your behalf. The certificate will be issued and sent directly to you by CMI. A digital certificate is provided at no extra cost, while a hardcopy is available for an additional postal charge. Note that One Education does not issue its own certification for this course—your credential comes directly from CMI, ensuring its authenticity and recognition.
This Programme is Aimed at
First-Line Managers and Aspiring Leaders:
- Team leaders, supervisors, and managers aspiring to advance their project management skills.
- Professionals responsible for leading small-to-medium-scale projects.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: The Fundamentals of Project Management | |||
| The Fundamentals of Project Management | 00:13:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 01 | |||
| 1. The Core Skills of a Project Manager | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. How Project Managers Impact Organisations | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 02: How to Lead a Project | |||
| How to Lead a Project | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 03: Project Landscapes | |||
| Project Landscapes | 00:10:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 03 | |||
| 1. Analysing the Different Project Phases | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Project Management Methodologies | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Organisational Structure and Culture | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 04: How to Get Started for a Successful Project | |||
| How to Get Started for a Successful Project | 00:09:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 04 | |||
| 1. Performing a Cost-Benefit Analysis | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Project’s Scope | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Project’s Success | 00:00:00 | ||
| 4. Success Criteria Template | 00:00:00 | ||
| 5. How to manage the expectations of stakeholders when defining success criteria | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 05: SMART Goals | |||
| SMART Goals | 00:12:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 05 | |||
| 1. SMART Goals: Making Goals Meaningful | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. OKRs | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 06: Managing Stakeholders Effectively | |||
| Managing Stakeholders Effectively | 00:13:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 06 | |||
| 1. The Building Blocks of a Project Team | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Prioritising Stakeholders and Generating Their Buy-in | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Building Out a RACI Chart | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 07: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in a Project | |||
| Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in a Project | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 08: Starting Off with Project Planning | |||
| Starting Off with Project Planning | 00:14:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 08 | |||
| 1. Leading a Successful Kick-off Meeting | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Setting Milestones: Best Practices | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Project Plan: Best Practices | 00:00:00 | ||
| 4. Getting Accurate Time Estimates from Team | 00:00:00 | ||
| 5. Overcoming the Planning Fallacy | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 09: Project Planning Tools | |||
| Project Planning Tools | 00:07:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 09 | |||
| 1. Breaking Down the Work Breakdown Structure | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Putting Together the Pieces of a Project Plan | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 10: Budget Management and Procurement | |||
| Budget Management and Procurement | 00:14:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 10 | |||
| 1. Project Budgeting 101 | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Key Components of Budget | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Overcoming Budgeting Challenges | 00:00:00 | ||
| 4. The Procurement Process and Some Tips | 00:00:00 | ||
| 5. Common Procurement Documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
| 6. Ethics in the Procurement Process & Avoiding Ethical Traps | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 11: Risk Identification and Management | |||
| Risk Identification and Management | 00:16:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 11 | |||
| 1. Risk Management Phases and Uncovering Opportunities | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. How to Create a Fishbone Diagram | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Effective Communication: Best Practices | 00:00:00 | ||
| 4. Project Documentation as a Form of Communication | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 12: Running a Successful Project | |||
| Running a Successful Project | 00:14:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 12 | |||
| 1. Choose the Right Tracking Method for Your Project | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Project Status Reports | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Quality Management Concepts | 00:00:00 | ||
| 4. Why Changes Occur and How to Escalate Issues | 00:00:00 | ||
| 5. Communicating Changes to the Team | 00:00:00 | ||
| 6. Data-informed Decision-making | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 13: Closing a Project | |||
| Closing a Project | 00:11:00 | ||
| Additional Reading Material: Module 13 | |||
| 1. Demonstrating Project Impact to Stakeholders | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Project Closing Report | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Retrospective | 00:00:00 | ||
| Retrospective Template | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Project Management Fundamentals | 00:00:00 | ||
| Submit Your Assignment | |||
| Submit Your Assignments | 00:00:00 | ||
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