Ready to transform your project chaos into organized success? This Short Course was created to help project management professionals accomplish structured, efficient project planning using Asana's powerful features. By completing this course, you'll be able to identify essential project components, create timeline-driven project plans, and establish accountability systems that keep teams aligned and productive.
Plan Projects Basics
Plan Projects Basics
This course is part of Asana Foundations: Navigate, Plan & Track Specialization
Instructor: Hurix Digital
Access provided by Cambia Health Solutions
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Successful projects integrate clear goals, tasks, timelines, owners, and dependencies into one coordinated system.
Timeline views and structured tasks improve clarity and accountability, preventing work from slipping through gaps.
Understanding planning fundamentals first leads to stronger execution and better team collaboration.
While tools vary, core project planning principles apply across all project management platforms.
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Tools you'll learn
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Taught in English
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March 2026
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This course is part of the Asana Foundations: Navigate, Plan & Track Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learners will identify and understand the essential components involved in planning a project in Asana.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
Learners will develop a basic project plan using Asana features like timelines and checklists.
What's included
3 videos1 reading3 assignments
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