Welcome

Welcome to Foundations of Project Management, a free two-week taster course for Coventry University’s Masters of Business Administration degree. Over the next two weeks, we’ll be delving into some of the topics covered by the full degree so you can experience what it’s like to learn online at your own pace.

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In this short course you will explore the key concepts, which underpin Project Management.

Through a blend of videos, tasks and online discussions, you’ll explore:

• Types of projects
• Characteristics of a Project Manager
• Project life cycle
• Project Initiation

Ready to get started?

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