Project Management Essentials

Project Management Essentials

Every successful project starts with a clear plan, effective communication, and the ability to bring people and resources together to achieve a goal. This micro course introduces the core principles of project management, giving you practical skills that can be applied immediately in your workplace, community group, or organisation.

Whether you’re looking to take on project responsibilities for the first time, strengthen your professional skills, or explore a future career in project management, this course provides a solid foundation for success. It also serves as an ideal stepping stone to further study and professional development in project management.

On completion of this short course, you will have the skills and knowledge to:

  • Define a project
  • Explain the project lifecycle
  • Explain project roles and responsibilities
  • Work with project objectives and scope
  • Identify project risks
  • Lead project communications.

Overview

  • Course Fees
    $125
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Delivery
    Individual students (online)

Essentials to get started managing projects for your organisation or group

Gain practical project management skills that can help you lead initiatives, support organisational success, and unlock new career opportunities.

You will be able to complete the course on a computer, tablet or smart phone and can user your preferred browser or the aXcelerate app which is available from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Learn Anytime

Short, flexible courses designed to fit around your day.

Expert Developed

Developed by subject matter experts with real-world knowledge.

Study Online

Access practical learning online, where ever and whenever it suits you.

Practical Learning

Gain the knowledge and perspective to answer the questions that matter.

Simple Online Enrolment

Enrolling is quick and easy.

Once enrolled, you will receive an invitation to create your student account within 15 minutes. After your account has been activated, you will have immediate access to your course and can commence learning at a time that suits you.

Upon successful completion of this short course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

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Outcome

After completing this course, you may like to enrol in:

BSB40920 Certification IV in Project Management Practice

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Contracts Officer, Project Administrator and Quality Officer.

Individuals in these roles work autonomously, and might be members of a project team, with no direct responsibility for overall project outcomes. Primarily, these roles would support wider project operations. They may use project tools and methodologies selectively to support organisational or business activities.

Topics

During this course, you will explore:

  • Lesson 1: Define a project 
  • Lesson 2: The project lifecycle 
  • Lesson 3: Roles and responsibilities 
  • Lesson 4: Objective and scope 
  • Lesson 5: Risks and communication