Foundations of Project Management
Where organization meets execution.
In this highly interactive 3-day program, you’ll learn the most critical components of successful project management and discover practical processes fit for any project life cycle. Topics covered include team formation, budgeting, risk and quality management, negotiation strategies, and motivational leadership.

Foundations of Project Management
March 22, 2023
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- Foundations of Project Management
Learn the
“Pro”
in Project Management
Between initiation and completion, project managers have to meet an endless number of mini milestones, leaving little time and headspace to learn on the job and improve internal processes.
Our 3-day foundational program gives busy working professionals the expert skill sets needed to ensure every project runs on budget and time. Learn different project selection models, explore budgeting and planning processes, and discover the right communication strategies to motivate your team.
Past participants of this program have found success in managerial, leadership, and analytics roles in industries related to consulting and administration.
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Risk Assessment
Negotiation Skills
Budget Management
Scenario Planning
Time Management
4 Reasons to Enroll

Amazing Education for Busy Professionals
This 3-day program is packed with hands-on knowledge that can be applied to your existing projects right away.

Stand Out from the Crowd
Prove your credentials as an expert project manager with precise tools and templates fit for any scope.

Learn from the Pros
Train with top-rated Schulich ExecEd instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.

Build a Meaningful Network
Connect with and learn from peers across a wide range of sectors, industries and professions.
Who Will Benefit
What Difference Will You Make?

Program Overview
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Start with the basics of project management, including the project life cycle and how to plan, execute, control, and close the various phases.
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Build a strong foundation for any project by building a project team, identifying and assigning roles, and developing a team charter.
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Review the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the process for creating a scope document.
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Learn how to define task dependency, when to fast-track a project with overlapping phases, and how to diagram a task.
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Understand the five project estimating techniques and what’s included in project estimation.
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Use the critical path to better manage projects and learn the foundations of early-start and late-start scheduling using project management software.
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Take charge of your resources by identifying key skill sets, negotiating for and assigning resources, and verifying effort levels.
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Identify risks early in the project and develop a fitting response plan that incorporates quality management.
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Gain the valuable skills of monitoring time, cost, scope and quality, as well as managing project meetings.
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Champion your project management leadership skills with motivational and negotiation communication strategies.
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Ensure every project is closed and archived properly for the long term.
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Spring 2023 Dates Time Foundations of Project Management 3/20/2023 - 3/22/2023 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Faculty
What You Get
After completing Foundations of Project Management, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize.
As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.
Foundational Badge
Signifies that you’ve gained information and insight into new skills.

PMI Credits
21 PMI-PDU Technical
PMI, PMBOK, PMP, and PMI Registered Education Provider logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Schulich ExecEd is a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), as designated by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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