Project Management Fundamentals
Professionals with project management skills are increasingly in demand. A recent report* indicates that not only skilled Project Managers are going to have more jobs to choose from, they will also be able to pick and choose the jobs they take, because demand will remain higher than supply for a long time to come.
This is great news for future project professionals.
Projects are now an essential component of how we work today, and this course is designed to teach participants the language, terminology, structures, and tools that are the hallmarks of modern project management.
This project management fundamentals short course is designed for people who want to quickly and efficiently learn the important principles of project management and how to apply them.
You will learn the basics in the project life cycle, from scoping and planning the project, through delivering and monitoring, and close with the finalisation and evaluation. This course gives you a solid, fundamental knowledge of how to lead projects that deliver.
* Report published by the Project Management Institute on project management job growth (Project management – Job Growth and Talent gap, 2017 – 2027)
Next Steps
Swinburne Professional offers a range of courses and qualifications in project management that can take you from a short course to a globally recognised qualification.
This is our recommended starting point, and our Customer Development Advisors can speak to you about your skills, knowledge and goals, and recommend the right Swinburne Professional project management options for you. They are available on 1800 633 560 or indenrolments@swin.edu.au.
Who should attend?
This is an introductory project management course for people who don’t have any formal project management training, who manage small projects as a part of their role, or who wish to learn more about how projects work.
Duration
2 days
Study modes
Face-to-face, Live online, workplace
Fees*
$1550 (2023)
(unless stated, Swinburne Professional courses do not attract GST)

Short Course Outline - Project Management Fundamentals
Download this course brochure for more information about the short course. This can also be given to your employer to pitch for funding or support of your program.
“The facilitator was an excellent, knowledgeable and personable facilitator who responded to the needs of the group and ensured a high level of learning and understanding was reached. I would not hesitate to recommend this class to anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of project management.”
Edmond
Project Management Essentials.
Swinburne Live Online Short Courses and Qualifications
Our Live Online training is delivered to you live, providing similar interactions as face to face training with the benefits of remote access. The training is delivered through video conferencing and discussion board platforms. Workshops are broken into interactive video sessions, including presentations and distribution of materials and discussion board based activities.
Our Live Online delivery
Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face to face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.
Course details
- Course delivery, learning objectives and benefits.
Course structure
Introduction to project management
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Project definition |
Types of projects |
Project success and failure |
Strategic alignment of projects |
Portfolio, programs and projects (including PMO’s) |
Life cycles |
Project framework (PMBOK) |
What it takes to be a PM |
Core terminology |
Methodologies |
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Project initiation
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Charter |
Stakeholders |
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Project planning
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Integration |
Scope |
Time |
Cost |
Quality |
HR |
Communications |
Risk |
Procurement |
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Project execution
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Directing and managing |
Training |
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Project monitoring and control
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Work flow |
Integrated change control |
Course delivery
This two-day course introduces essential project management concepts and provides fundamental frameworks that allow you to start, manage and complete your project successfully.
Learning objectives
You will learn the skills to:
- Produce a project outline to support initiation and approval.
- Create a project plan for a small project, including risk, quality, and change.
- Select tools and processes to effectively monitor project implementation.
- Develop closure reports and documentation.
- Evaluate the success of the project and capture lessons learned.
- Understand the core principles of project management.
- Outline what is needed to competently manage a project in detail.
- Understand the different project methodologies and when each may be applicable
Benefits
By completing this Project Management Fundamentals course, participants will be able to:
- Become more efficient at managing projects.
- Be able to anticipate potential challenges before they arise.
- Enhance internal communication and drive efficiencies.
- Manage changes and project risk.
Course inclusions
- Participant course training manual
- Access to Customer Development Advisors to discuss further study options - to book an appointment call 1800 633 560
- Convenient Hawthorn, Melbourne location
- New Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere in the country
- Live online delivery is available Australia wide including Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Tasmania.
Course downloads
- Timetables, course brochures and further information.
Quarterly Course Calendar Australia - Current Quarter
Timetables for this and all other short courses for the current quarter.
Quarterly Course Calendar Australia - Next Quarter
Timetables for this and all other short courses for the next quarter.
Short Course Overview - Project Management Fundamentals
Download this document as a quick outline of the short course that can be printed and presented to your employer.
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