Introduction to Project Management
- Delivery mode: online or in person by agreement
- Duration: 14 hours
- Language: English or Italian
A practical foundation for professionals and teams who need a shared project management language.
About this course
What you will learn
This 14-hour course provides a solid introduction to the core principles and practices of project management. Designed for professionals with little or no formal training in project management, the course offers a structured and practical overview of how to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close a project successfully. It is ideal for team members, aspiring project managers, or anyone looking to strengthen their project-based skills. The course can be delivered online or in person, depending on the organization’s needs and by prior agreement.
Why attend?
Project management is a critical skill in every industry. This course will help you:
- Gain clarity on project roles, responsibilities, and life cycle phases;
- Learn practical tools and techniques to plan and manage real projects;
- Improve collaboration and communication within project teams;
- Lay a strong foundation for more advanced project management training and certifications.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the main phases of a project life cycle;
- Define basic project roles, responsibilities and governance needs;
- Create simple project planning elements such as scope, WBS, schedule and risk log;
- Identify stakeholders and basic communication needs;
- Recognize common project risks and pitfalls;
- Use a shared language to collaborate more effectively in project environments.
Course Overview
This course can be delivered online over 2 full days or 4 half-day sessions.
The course combines theory and hands-on exercises across the following topics:
- Introduction to Project Management: definitions, key concepts, and the role of the project manager;
- Project Life cycle: from initiation to closure;
- Project Planning Basics: scope, schedule, cost, and resource planning;
- Risk Management and Stakeholder Engagement;
- Tools and Techniques: Gantt charts, WBS, responsibility matrices, and simple reporting tools;
- Best Practices and Common Pitfalls.
What’s included?
- Instructor-led sessions with real-world examples;
- Course slides and templates (e.g., project charter, WBS, risk log);
- Interactive exercises and group activities;
- Certificate of completion;
- Two 30-minute post-course sessions for questions or guidance.
What is not included?
- PMI® or other membership;
- Certification (this is not a certification course);
- Software licenses (if tools are demonstrated, free versions will be used).
Would you like to discover more about this course?
Contact me for a free 30-minute video call. We will discuss your needs together and find the path that is right for you!
Good training does not end when the session ends. It starts working when people return to their context.
- 15+ years of experience across project management, transformation, customer experience and training;
- PMP® and PMI-ACP® certified;
- Experience with corporate, academic and professional audiences;
- Training delivery in English and Italian;
- Online and in-person formats.