Project Management Basics
Course Objective
To build an understanding of project management and provide a practical set of skills needed to work on projects — from initiation and planning to control, change management, risk management, and project closure.
The course will help you understand the logic of a project manager's work, learn how to structure a project, plan resources and timelines, work with requirements and risks, organize team collaboration, and monitor the achievement of planned results.
The course is designed for
- Anyone who wants to gain the basic skills needed to work as a project manager.
- Specialists from other professional fields who plan to transition into project management or expand their managerial competencies.
- Managers and professionals who need to independently plan and coordinate projects within their organization.
Learning Format
- Course duration: 6 classes × 3 weeks
- Working with real-life scenarios and participants' projects
- Homework assignments after each lecture and personalized feedback from the trainer
- Access to video recordings and materials in Google Classroom
What will you get from the course?
Program
1
- The role and place of project management in the modern world.
- Management objects in project activities.
- Project, program, portfolio.
- Project management entities.
- Project management processes and functions.
2
- Project initiation. Preparing for an effective start.
- Basic principles of project planning.
- Structural planning.
- Strategic project planning.
- Organizational project planning.
3
- Project scheduling.
- Cost planning. Project budget development.
- Project personnel and communications management.
4
- Requirements and Change Management
- Defining Risk as a Risk Event
- Scope of Risk Management in a Project
- The Risk Management Process
- Developing a Risk Response Plan
5
- Project Monitoring and Control
- Quality Assurance
- Critical Project Success Metrics
6
- Defining a Completed Project
- Preparing the Deliverable for Operation
- Final Documentation, Certifications, and Final Audit
- Post Mortem: How to Analyze and Document the Results
- Lessons Learned and Knowledge Transfer
- Transition to Support and Process Management
FAQ
1
You will receive a basic set of tools for work in the field of project management. The program covers the entire management cycle: from initiation and calendar planning to work with the budget, personnel and communications. Particular attention is paid to the identification and minimization of risks.
2
Yes, this course is designed specifically for novice professionals, as well as for specialists from other fields who are planning to change professions. The program is designed to give you all the necessary basic skills to start working as a project manager.
3
Online training lasts 3 weeks and consists of 6 classes. After each lecture, you will complete practical homework and receive feedback from the trainer. All videos and materials are stored in Google Classroom for easy access.
4
The cost of the course is UAH 13,000, and a loyalty program is also available for our students. If you want to test the format before you buy, we suggest attending a trial class. To book a place, simply click the "Submit Application" button on this page.
Reviews
Studied at the "Diving into Project Management" course. Excellent theoretical training is reinforced by practical examples. Trainers — practitioners from IT companies — share their experience. The course is not "for a tick", so you have to work constantly and a lot throughout the course. But IMHO the result is worth the effort.
In April, she finished the "Diving into Project Management" course. The course is very interesting, 2 hours of classes flew by imperceptibly. Many practical tasks that really immerse you in Project Management. Thanks to the trainers for their knowledge, experience, and quick feedback. The organization of the learning process is excellent, the presentation of the material is very interesting, the atmosphere in the classes is friendly and fun. Now I'm looking forward to classes in the "Diving into Business Analysis" course. Thanks to the entire SkillsUp team!
In August, she completed the "Diving into Project Management" course. It was difficult and difficult. But he is worth it! The knowledge and skills presented in this course are simply necessary for a Project Manager. Now many issues are solved faster and easier. A huge thank you to the SkillsUp team! I recommend it to everyone :)
I took the Diving into Project Management course — I was generally satisfied with the results. On the one hand, there was a very large group at the beginning, since we listened to the first part of the course together with business analysts, but on the other hand, it was not bad, since we practiced tasks with them in the future, dividing into pairs and simulating real situations that could arise at work. The course provided a lot of useful information, which, it seemed to me, was developed according to the standards of the best companies on the market, but here's one thing - when I got a job, I encountered the fact that in small companies everything is structured more simply, or in a different way, and the knowledge gained in the courses is quite difficult to put into practice :) As in principle and in many courses, the bet is on homework, and the fact that you will not be lazy, but will read and study something in parallel with the materials that are given on lectures In general, I really liked the course, I would recommend it to everyone who is going to work as a PM, or who is already at the beginning of their career and wants to improve their qualifications, for employment in a more profitable position, for example.
I recently finished the "diving into project management" course. I really liked the teacher. Explains clearly and consistently. Gives examples from real projects. It will always help to figure things out if you are stuck on a question. And they also help with employment :)
In 2020, she took the Diving into Project Management course at SkillsUp with Maryna Melnyk (online format). In the online format, she worked exclusively by appointment due to the peculiarities of her personal temporary schedule. Yes, indeed, the material itself is complex. Homework after each lecture is also very difficult. There were 28 classes, a rather strict time schedule. But it is valuable that the cases, a set of material, topics and tasks are taken from real practice. SkillsUp's loyalty is valuable both in terms of the training regime, and in terms of payment terms, and in terms of the terms of preparation of tasks. Of course, having coped with these tasks and understanding their practical application, you feel much more confident. Special thanks to manager Svetlana for quick response to any question/request. Special thanks to the lecturer Maryna Melnyk for effective communication: during the entire course, with any unclear question (I repeat, I listened to the lectures and then did the homework exclusively on the records) I contacted and they explained to me in detail and helped me cope with all the difficulties and they supported me in any way and were ready to help.
Completed the Diving into Project Management course. Many thanks to Marina for the high-quality and systematic material, interesting presentation of information and prompt feedback!
and most importantly, I applied the acquired knowledge to my project and it gave excellent results! The courses are very practical, regardless of the field of activity! I recommend!
Studied at the "Diving into Project Management" course. Excellent theoretical training is reinforced by practical examples. Trainers — practitioners from IT companies — share their experience. The course is not "for a tick", so you have to work constantly and a lot throughout the course. But IMHO the result is worth the effort.
In April, she finished the "Diving into Project Management" course. The course is very interesting, 2 hours of classes flew by imperceptibly. Many practical tasks that really immerse you in Project Management. Thanks to the trainers for their knowledge, experience, and quick feedback. The organization of the learning process is excellent, the presentation of the material is very interesting, the atmosphere in the classes is friendly and fun. Now I'm looking forward to classes in the "Diving into Business Analysis" course. Thanks to the entire SkillsUp team!
In August, she completed the "Diving into Project Management" course. It was difficult and difficult. But he is worth it! The knowledge and skills presented in this course are simply necessary for a Project Manager. Now many issues are solved faster and easier. A huge thank you to the SkillsUp team! I recommend it to everyone :)
I took the Diving into Project Management course — I was generally satisfied with the results. On the one hand, there was a very large group at the beginning, since we listened to the first part of the course together with business analysts, but on the other hand, it was not bad, since we practiced tasks with them in the future, dividing into pairs and simulating real situations that could arise at work. The course provided a lot of useful information, which, it seemed to me, was developed according to the standards of the best companies on the market, but here's one thing - when I got a job, I encountered the fact that in small companies everything is structured more simply, or in a different way, and the knowledge gained in the courses is quite difficult to put into practice :) As in principle and in many courses, the bet is on homework, and the fact that you will not be lazy, but will read and study something in parallel with the materials that are given on lectures In general, I really liked the course, I would recommend it to everyone who is going to work as a PM, or who is already at the beginning of their career and wants to improve their qualifications, for employment in a more profitable position, for example.
I recently finished the "diving into project management" course. I really liked the teacher. Explains clearly and consistently. Gives examples from real projects. It will always help to figure things out if you are stuck on a question. And they also help with employment :)
In 2020, she took the Diving into Project Management course at SkillsUp with Maryna Melnyk (online format). In the online format, she worked exclusively by appointment due to the peculiarities of her personal temporary schedule. Yes, indeed, the material itself is complex. Homework after each lecture is also very difficult. There were 28 classes, a rather strict time schedule. But it is valuable that the cases, a set of material, topics and tasks are taken from real practice. SkillsUp's loyalty is valuable both in terms of the training regime, and in terms of payment terms, and in terms of the terms of preparation of tasks. Of course, having coped with these tasks and understanding their practical application, you feel much more confident. Special thanks to manager Svetlana for quick response to any question/request. Special thanks to the lecturer Maryna Melnyk for effective communication: during the entire course, with any unclear question (I repeat, I listened to the lectures and then did the homework exclusively on the records) I contacted and they explained to me in detail and helped me cope with all the difficulties and they supported me in any way and were ready to help.
Completed the Diving into Project Management course. Many thanks to Marina for the high-quality and systematic material, interesting presentation of information and prompt feedback!
and most importantly, I applied the acquired knowledge to my project and it gave excellent results! The courses are very practical, regardless of the field of activity! I recommend!