Intermediate

Certificate in Project Management

About This Course

Lead successful projects using professional project management methodologies. Master PMBOK framework, Agile principles, and Scrum practices. Learn project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Understand scope management, time estimation, budget control, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Use project management tools including Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and collaboration platforms. Learn team leadership, conflict resolution, and change management. Understand earned value management, critical path analysis, and quality assurance. Prepare for PMP or Agile certifications. Perfect for project managers, team leaders, coordinators, or professionals managing complex initiatives. Deliver projects on time, within budget, and exceeding stakeholder expectations.

Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Project Management

1.1 What Is a Project and Why Does It Matter? (Preview)

1.2 The Project Lifecycle from Start to Finish

1.3 Roles and Responsibilities in a Project

1.4 Project Management in the Zambian Context

Module 2: Scoping and Stakeholders

2.1 Defining Project Scope and Objectives

2.2 Identifying and Managing Stakeholders

2.3 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

2.4 Scope Creep and How to Control It

Module 3: Planning, Scheduling and Tools

3.1 Planning a Project Step by Step

3.2 Simple Scheduling with Gantt Charts

3.3 Using Excel and Paper for Project Timelines

3.4 Milestones, Dependencies and Critical Path

Module 4: Budgeting, Procurement and People

4.1 Budgeting in Kwacha for Local Projects

4.2 Procurement Basics for NGOs, Churches and Government

4.3 Managing People and Project Teams

4.4 Running Effective Project Meetings

Module 5: Risk, Tracking, Reporting and Closure

5.1 Identifying and Managing Project Risks

5.2 Tracking Progress and Keeping Records

5.3 Reporting to Funders and Sponsors

5.4 Closing a Project and Capturing Lessons Learnt

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ZMW 2,500.00

Instructor Michael Siame

Duration 8 weeks

Students 1

Language English