Does this course help me prepare for the CAPM exam?

Yes, it's the first course in the CAPM Prep Specialization. this project management foundation course is built around the same knowledge areas, processes, and terminology you'll actually see on PMI's CAPM exam.

Who is this course best suited for?

This course is ideal for project management beginners, those who want to become CAPM-certified, and individuals who already possess some of the skills necessary for project management but haven't formally studied its fundamentals.

How will this course help my career growth?

<text variant="body1">Completing this course increases your credibility, improves your leadership and organizational skills, and prepares you for positions such as Project Coordinator, Associate Project Manager, or Team Lead.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Foundations of Project Management

Foundations of Project Management

This course is part of Certified Associate in Project Management Prep Specialization

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain the relationship between projects, programs, and portfolios, and apply the 10 Knowledge Areas and 49 processes across the project lifecycle
Define project scope, build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and create a project schedule using network diagrams
Apply the PMI Code of Ethics and key performance domains to plan and tailor projects across predictive, adaptive, and hybrid environments
Apply leadership and emotional intelligence skills to build teams, manage resources, and lead effective, high-performing project meetings

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24 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Certified Associate in Project Management Prep Specialization

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There are 3 modules in this course

This Foundations of Project Management lays the groundwork for a successful career in project management, aligned with the CAPM® certification framework. You will learn how projects, programs, and portfolios connect, and explore the 10 knowledge areas and 49 processes that drive project performance, and master process tailoring for predictive, adaptive, and hybrid environments that determine the success of the projects.

From there, you'll build core planning skills, defining project scope, creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and developing project schedules by using network diagrams. Along the way, you'll apply the PMI Code of Ethics and key performance domains that guide professional project management practice. In the final module, you'll switch to leadership: understanding the roles of project sponsors, managers, and teams, applying emotional intelligence, and building the skills to plan resources, solving common project problems, and running effective meetings. By the end of this course, you'll have a complete foundation for managing projects and leading teams and be one step closer to CAPM certification.

This module introduces the fundamentals of project management and the CAPM® framework. You will understand what defines a project, explore process groups, knowledge areas, and process tailoring, and see how the 49 processes connect across the project lifecycle.

What's included

13 videos7 assignments

13 videosTotal 62 minutes

Course Introduction2 minutes
What is a Project?3 minutes
What is Project Management?4 minutes
Relationship between Project, Program & Portfolio4 minutes
Project Management vs Operations Management 8 minutes
What is Process?4 minutes
Understanding Inputs and Outputs of Process4 minutes
Process Groups4 minutes
What is Process Tailoring ?2 minutes
Major Factors in Process Tailoring 4 minutes
Project Management Processes and Process Groups9 minutes
Overview of 10 Knowledge Areas & 49 Processes 4 minutes
How 10 Knowledge Areas and 49 Processes Connect?10 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 69 minutes

Program, Project & Portfolio Management 15 minutes
Project Management Processes & Process Tailoring15 minutes
Project Management Processes, Process Tailoring & Knowledge Areas15 minutes
Program, Project & Portfolio Management 8 minutes
Understanding Processes, Their Inputs, and Outputs4 minutes
Process Groups & Process Tailoring6 minutes
Project Management Processes, Process Tailoring & Knowledge Areas 6 minutes

In this module, you will explore the key principles and processes that ensure project success. Topics include project management principles and performance domains, the PMI Code of Ethics, project lifecycles, scope definition, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), scope baseline, scheduling fundamentals, and network diagrams—equipping you with the skills to plan, organize, and track projects effectively.

What's included

17 videos9 assignments

17 videosTotal 97 minutes

Project Management Principles5 minutes
Project Management Principles Overlap5 minutes
Project Performance Domains5 minutes
PMI Code of Ethics7 minutes
Overview of Project Lifecycles - Adaptive and Predictive8 minutes
Scope Baseline5 minutes
WBS -Work Breakdown Structure5 minutes
WBS Dictionary9 minutes
Scope Statement3 minutes
Importance of Scope Statement3 minutes
What is a Schedule?5 minutes
Things need to create a project schedule?4 minutes
How to create a project schedule?6 minutes
Project Scheduling - Must to know key terms9 minutes
Understanding schedule tracking terms6 minutes
What is a Network Diagram?6 minutes
Mapping WBS to Network Diagram8 minutes

9 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Project Management Principles, Performance Domains & Ethics18 minutes
Project Lifecycles & Scope Management18 minutes
Project Schedule Management18 minutes
Project Management Principles4 minutes
Overlapping Project Management Principles, Performance Domains & Ethics6 minutes
Project Lifecycles, Scope Baseline & WBS6 minutes
WBS Dictionary and Scope Statement6 minutes
Creating a Project Schedule6 minutes
Project Scheduling & Network Diagrams8 minutes

This module explores the leadership and management aspects of project success. It examines the roles and responsibilities of the Project Sponsor, Program Manager, Project Manager, and Project Team, emphasizing how collaboration drives results. You will understand the balance between leadership and management, apply emotional intelligence, and develop skills for team building, resource management, product planning, and effective meetings to solve common project challenges.

What's included

24 videos8 assignments

24 videosTotal 112 minutes

Roles & Responsibilities of Project Sponsor 5 minutes
Roles & Responsibilities of Program Manager3 minutes
Roles & Responsibilities of Project Manager3 minutes
Roles & Responsibilities of Project Team4 minutes
Leadership vs Management6 minutes
Similarities: Leadership & Management2 minutes
Manager and Leader5 minutes
Servant Leadership2 minutes
Leader vs Manager3 minutes
Emotional Intelligence and Project Managers 5 minutes
Building a Team8 minutes
Appraise Stakeholder Skills4 minutes
Deduce Project Resource Requirements3 minutes
Maintain and Transfer Team Knowledge3 minutes
Access & Refresh Team Skills1 minute
Training a Team8 minutes
Project vs Product Manager3 minutes
Product Planning & Its Benefits4 minutes
Product Planning Vs Project Planning3 minutes
Resource & Milestone Management7 minutes
Evaluating Common Project Problems9 minutes
Tools & Techniques to Resolve Problems 9 minutes
Effective Meeting, Type & Objectives11 minutes
Course Completion1 minute

8 assignmentsTotal 79 minutes

Roles & Responsibilities of Project manager, Project Sponsor and Project Team 15 minutes
Leadership and Management Skills15 minutes
Project & Product Management Planning, Problem Solving 15 minutes
Roles and Responsibilities in Project Management8 minutes
Leadership and Management: Differences and Similarities4 minutes
Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Team Development8 minutes
Integrating Product, Project, and Resource Management8 minutes
Project Problem-Solving and Effective Meetings6 minutes

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Not at all - this is a project management course for beginners, built for people starting from scratch. You'll start with the basics of projects, programs, and portfolios before moving into scope, scheduling, and leadership.

This project management fundamentals course covers project, program, and portfolio management, the 10 Knowledge Areas, scope management, Work Breakdown Structures, scheduling, process tailoring, and leadership skills like emotional intelligence, team building, and effective meetings.

The course takes approximately 8 hours to complete. There are 3 modules, including 54 videos and 24 assignments. It's self-paced, so you can take time to learn the basics of project management first, followed by industry-level concepts, on your flexible schedule that fits your availability.

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Foundations of Project Management

Foundations of Project Management

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 3 modules in this course

Getting Familiar with CAPM & Project Management Basics

What's included

13 videosTotal 62 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 69 minutes

Project Management Essentials

What's included

17 videosTotal 97 minutes

9 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Leadership, Roles and Core Management Skills

What's included

24 videosTotal 112 minutes

8 assignmentsTotal 79 minutes

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Foundations of Project Management

Foundations of Project Management

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

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See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 3 modules in this course

Getting Familiar with CAPM & Project Management Basics

What's included

Project Management Essentials

What's included

Leadership, Roles and Core Management Skills

What's included

Earn a career certificate

Instructors

Offered by

Explore more from Leadership and Management

Foundations of Project Management

Project Management Foundations & Practical Skills

Project Management Fundamentals and Strategies

Project Management Basics: Foundations & Frameworks

Why people choose Coursera for their career

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Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

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