Fundamentals of Project Management

Industries everywhere are demanding professionals have project management skills to contribute to organisational efficiency and successful project outcomes.

On this flexible, online microcredential, you’ll develop the skills to successfully plan, execute, and complete complex projects. Work through engaging modules at your own pace, starting any time from 7 October 2024 onwards with three specified assessment hand-in dates over the academic year.

With this expertise, you’ll not only confidently navigate the challenges faced by leaders in project management roles, but also confidently navigate your career with newfound skills.

If you’d like to get a taste of what an online project management programme looks like at Nottingham Business School or simply want to get your feet wet before you begin your microcredential, we recommend you join their three-week short course

Grasp project management methods and best practices

You’ll start this flexible microcredential by first building a sturdy foundation of project management basics. You’ll learn what a project is, the role of a project manager, and the leadership skills needed for effective project management.

As the microcredential progresses you’ll delve into the crucial preparatory phase of project initiation, where you’ll understand how to define project objectives, manage constraints using the Iron Triangle.

Delve into effective project planning, from project scheduling to resource allocation

Behind any successful project is a well-crafted plan.

Explore the essentials of effective project planning, starting with scope management and the Work Breakdown Structure to clearly define and organise project tasks. Then, delve into scheduling, utilising Gantt Charts, and optimising resource allocation.

You’ll also gain insights into risk management, learning how to identify risks, maintain risk registers, and develop effective strategies for risk mitigation, monitoring, and response.

Promote your career development as a project manager

It’s not only hard skills you’ll gain from this online microcredential. You’ll also refine your communication, team leadership, and problem-solving abilities, essential for becoming an effective project manager.

This microcredential specifically targets enhancing collaboration among teams in project settings, ensuring successful project outcomes. You’ll develop skills to communicate project management objectives more clearly, manage stakeholders effectively, and foster a cohesive team environment.

Master the final phases of project management

Complete this microcredential by mastering effective project execution strategies, including change management and quality control. Master the post-delivery phase to enhance your ability to identify and resolve issues and evaluate project success using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Conclude your learning experience by perfecting the project closure process, ensuring a successful final delivery, acceptance, review, and close-out.

How will the skills I learn help in my career?

Project management proficiency can unlock doors to lucrative job opportunities and leadership roles across industries.

You’ll gain essential skills, practical knowledge, and best practice techniques that boost your proficiency and confidence in planning and scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder relations, all of which can be applied to a wide range of project-oriented roles.

How will I be assessed?

You’ll be assessed through a comprehensive 2000-word report where you’ll demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the concepts covered on this microcredential.

When you feel ready, you can decide when to complete this assessment. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive your university credits once you’ve handed in your assessment on one of the following select dates:

• Monday 3rd February 2025
• Monday 12th May 2025
• Monday 8th September 2025

What will I receive?

Upon successful completion of this online microcredential, you’ll receive 10 UK level 7 credits. Credits are obtained upon successful completion of the assessments.

You can utilise the credits to build towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management Practice.