Project Management Fundamentals
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to project management, equipping you with the essential tools, methodologies and leadership skills needed to successfully plan, execute and manage projects across industries. You will gain a deep understanding of the role of a project manager, the dynamics of a project team and the importance of project management certification (such as PMP® and CAPM®) for career advancement.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to apply key project management tools, develop effective stakeholder communication strategies and leverage emotional intelligence in leadership to build trust and resolve team conflicts. You will also explore the role of a Project Management Office (PMO) in driving efficiency, governance and strategic alignment between projects and business objectives.
Key topics covered include:
- Project management fundamentals and the roles of project managers and project teams
- Project management certification options and professional development benefits
- Essential project management tools for communication, planning and execution
- Emotional intelligence, leadership and conflict resolution in project teams
- The importance of a Project Management Office (PMO) in organizational success
- Strategic project alignment to maximize business value and efficiency
By the end of this course, you will have the skills to confidently lead projects, enhance collaboration and drive successful outcomes in any industry.
Whether you’re looking to step into a project management role, prepare for PMP® or CAPM® certification or refine your leadership and strategic thinking abilities, this course provides the essential project management framework for success in today's workplace.
Compare Enrollment Options
- Complete Principles and Practice concurrently in 6 weeks
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
- Earn a digital badge
- Complete Principles and Practice sequentially in 12 weeks
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- 6 weeks of asynchronous coursework and assessments followed by 6 weeks of live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals in the course
- Earn a digital badge
- Complete Principles microcourse in 6 weeks
- 100% asynchronous
- Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
- Faculty support and feedback throughout course
- 6.25 hours of work estimated per week
FAST TRACK
Next Start March 31 | Live Session Thursdays 8pm EST
$1,885.50 | 6 weeks | 12.5 hours per week
Price Reflects 10% Savings
FLEX TRACK
Next Start April 28
$1,885.50 | 12 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Price Reflects 10% Savings
PRINCIPLES
Next Start April 28
$800 | 6 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Project Management Fundamentals can be taken as part of the Project Management Certificate and Lean Six Sigma Certificate.

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