Project Management Fundamentals

For many reasons, projects fail. In fact, in some industries, nearly 70% of them do. This is often because project management practices weren’t established from the start.  

To mitigate these errors and keep growing, organisations are becoming increasingly dependent on project managers to get the job done. According to PMI, tens of millions of project management roles are projected to be added to the global market within the next five years.

Uncover the secrets to project success while advancing your PM career development

Position yourself as a sought-after project management professional and lock in your career trajectory with this flexible microcredential from the University of Aberdeen.

You’ll complete 10 engaging modules on a cutting-edge virtual learning platform, learning the building blocks of successful projects.

Regardless of your sector, you’ll gain foundational knowledge and expertise that will be useful throughout your entire career.

Discover essential frameworks on this online project management course

This microcredential covers a broad spectrum, from an overview of project management methodologies, including time and risk management, to more specialised practices like technical report writing and budgeting. By the end, you'll be well-versed in the art of strategic project execution.

Get an introduction to accounting and project teams

Managing people and budgets are essential components of leading projects. On this microcredential, you’ll delve into both, enhancing your ability to work in team-based environments and grasp financial best practices when working with key stakeholders.

Apply time management and risk management techniques

Fundamental to any project manager’s role is knowing how to balance time and mitigate risk. Gain the tools to assess risk attitudes, conduct risk analysis, as well as understand the legal requirements of a project and the safety standards that encompass it all the while minimising delays.

Encourage project creativity while boosting your presentation skills

Being agile often requires getting creative when challenges arise. You’ll explore how to implement creative brainstorming practices within project teams and practical applications. This will also be useful when designing and delivering effective presentations to clients and crafting reasoned reports.  

By mastering these techniques, you'll be equipped to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and with reduced exposure to potential issues.

Continue your leadership development with the University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen’s Business School is European Fund for Management Development (EFMD) / European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)-accredited. 

As you complete the microcredential, you’ll interact with and be supported by experienced project managers.

How will the skills you learn help in your career?

At its core, this online microcredential equips you with versatile skills that can be applied in various work settings and dynamic projects. These in-demand competencies will help you stand out as a project manager and set you up to continue growing as a team leader. 

How will you be assessed?

This online microcredential has four assessments. You’ll complete each of them throughout the programme, weighted between 20- 40% of your total course grade.

What will you receive?

Once you’ve completed this microcredential, you’ll earn 15 master’s-level credits which can be applied towards the University of Aberdeen’s accredited Master’s in Project Management.

How long is this microcredential?

This part-time microcredential is 11 weeks long, totalling approximately 150 hours of study and assessment time.

This course is fully flexible, meaning you can set your study hours each week and work through modules at your own pace, outside of the few activities with fixed times. However, it’s recommended you devote 10-15 hours per week to stay on track.