Project Management
This course provides a structured introduction to project management while also covering intermediate-level practices used in real organizations. Participants learn to plan projects, manage timelines, allocate resources, communicate effectively, handle risks, and track progress. The program focuses on practical tools, simple frameworks, and hands-on scenarios that help teams deliver projects more efficiently. Suitable for beginners and developing professionals, it builds strong project management mindset and execution skills.
Online
Oct-14, 2026
Virtual
1 Day
About this course
This course provides a structured introduction to project management while also covering intermediate-level practices used in real organizations. Participants learn to plan projects, manage timelines, allocate resources, communicate effectively, handle risks, and track progress. The program focuses on practical tools, simple frameworks, and hands-on scenarios that help teams deliver projects more efficiently. Suitable for beginners and developing professionals, it builds strong project management mindset and execution skills.
What you'll learn
- Understand core principles of project management
- Plan projects using scope, timelines, and deliverables
- Break down work into actionable, manageable tasks
- Improve communication and collaboration within project teams
- Identify risks and manage issues effectively
- Monitor project progress using basic tools and methods
- Close projects efficiently and document lessons learned
- Build confidence in managing small to medium projects
Course Contents
Module 1: Foundations of Project Management
- What defines a project and project lifecycle
- Roles, responsibilities, and expectations
- Characteristics of successful project managers
- Icebreaker Activity
Module 2: Project Planning & Scope Development
- Creating a clear project scope and deliverables
- Setting realistic timelines and milestones
- Understanding stakeholder expectations
- Activity
Module 3: Work Breakdown Structure & Task Management
- Breaking projects into manageable components
- Task sequencing and prioritization
- Creating project workflows
- Role Play
Module 4: Communication & Collaboration in Projects
- Communication channels and meeting structure
- Managing team expectations and information flow
- Handling conflicts and collaboration challenges
- Case Study
Module 5: Risk Identification & Issue Management
- Recognizing risks early in the project lifecycle
- Creating mitigation and contingency plans
- Managing issues to avoid delays
- Simulation
Module 6: Monitoring, Reporting & Performance Tracking
- Tracking progress against scope, time, and budget
- Using simple project management tools and dashboards
- Reporting project status effectively
- Group Brainstorm Activity
Module 7: Project Closure & Lessons Learned
- Evaluating outcomes and documenting learnings
- Closing tasks, handovers, and final reviews
- Developing a personal action plan for future projects
- Action Plan Review
Who Should Attend
- New and aspiring project managers
- Team leads and supervisors
- Professionals managing operational or departmental projects
- Business analysts and coordinators
- Students entering management roles
- Anyone supporting project-based work
Prerequisites
None
Course Materials
Participants will receive course manual, worksheets, and reference materials.
Strategic Growth Leader & Social Entrepreneur
Folisade Garden
Emotional Intelligence • Leadership Coaching • Professional Trainer
Folisade Garden is a seasoned social entrepreneur and CEO with a passion for building thriving ventures and developing exceptional leaders. As a strategic growth expert, she brings 10+ years of go-to-market strategy, business management, and operational excellence to her work.
Her success spans multiple industries, including e-commerce and CPG, where she successfully brought 3,000+ premium products to national and global markets. With deep expertise in recruiting, talent sourcing, and people management, Folisade has established herself as a trusted leadership coach specializing in transforming teams and individuals.
Beyond corporate training, Folisade is a prolific content creator, hosting a popular YouTube channel dedicated to wellness and neuroscience topics, and maintains a WordPress blog sharing insights on leadership and personal development.
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