EDUCBA

Project Management Fundamentals and Strategies

EDUCBA

Project Management Fundamentals and Strategies

EDUCBA

Instructor: EDUCBA

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze project management foundations, stakeholder engagement, and procurement strategies.

  • Apply risk response, communication, and resource management planning techniques.

  • Evaluate project performance and align projects within programs and portfolios.

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June 2026

Assessments

36 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Project Management Frameworks, Planning & Control Specialization
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There are 9 modules in this course

This module introduces the core foundations of project management, including what defines a project, how projects differ from operations, and how projects align within programs and portfolios. Learners also explore the role of the PMO, organizational structures, process groups, and knowledge areas to build a strong PMP-ready framework.

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8 videos4 assignments

This module explains how internal and external project environments shape decision-making through Organizational Process Assets (OPA) and Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEF). Learners also examine key project constraints and gain a foundational understanding of stakeholder identification and influence.

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6 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on stakeholder management processes, from stakeholder identification and analysis to planning, managing, and monitoring engagement. Learners develop practical strategies to improve stakeholder communication, expectation management, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

This module introduces procurement management concepts, including high-level procurement processes, planning procurement activities, and understanding contract types. Learners also explore the difference between contracts and agreements and learn how to conduct procurement effectively.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

This module covers procurement control practices and introduces the fundamentals of project risk management. Learners understand how to monitor procurement performance and begin building a risk management mindset by defining risks, risk categories, and risk planning processes.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

This module develops risk identification and analysis capabilities through practical tools such as Risk Breakdown Structures, qualitative assessments, and impact analysis. Learners also explore stakeholder-related risk insights and sensitivity analysis using Tornado Diagrams.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

This module advances risk management by introducing quantitative risk analysis, risk response strategies, and execution monitoring. Learners apply response planning to both threats and opportunities, then track and control risks throughout the project lifecycle.

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8 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on project communication management, including verbal and non-verbal communication, communication planning, information distribution, conflict management, and communication monitoring. Learners gain practical communication skills to improve project coordination and stakeholder clarity.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

This module introduces project resource management concepts, including reporting structures, staffing plans, work breakdown structures, resource estimation, team acquisition, and team development. Learners also explore Herzberg’s motivation theory and practical tools for improving team performance.

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15 videos4 assignments

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