Professional Certificate in Project Management
Duration: 16 Weeks (3 sessions/week) | Format: Live Online or In-Person | Total Estimated Learning Hours: ~192
For: Aspiring Project Managers, Team Leads, ERP/IT Project Coordinators
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Program Overview
This 16-week in-depth program equips learners with strategic project management knowledge and mastery of key tools including PMP-aligned frameworks, Agile (Scrum), JIRA, Primavera P6, Odoo Projects, and SAP Project Systems. The curriculum blends theory with real-world applications and culminates in a capstone where students simulate a full project lifecycle using multiple tools.
Graduates are prepared to manage cross-functional teams, develop project schedules, control scope and budget, and lead projects with confidence in both traditional and modern project environments.
Core Courses
1. Introduction to Project Management
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: None
Summary:
Covers foundational project management concepts, the project life cycle, types of environments (predictive, Agile), and roles and responsibilities.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the phases and environments of a project
- Differentiate project roles and deliverables
- Identify key constraints: scope, time, cost
2. PMP Framework and Knowledge Areas I
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: None
Summary:
Dive into PMI’s PMBOK knowledge areas: integration, scope, and schedule management. Learn to create charters, WBS, and project plans.
Learning Outcomes
- Draft a project charter
- Build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Estimate and schedule tasks
5. Project Initiation and Planning Workshop
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: Course 1–4
Summary:
Hands-on creation of a charter, stakeholder register, scope statement, WBS, and project schedule using real templates.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply theory to create real planning documents
- Identify stakeholder needs and project KPIs
6. Project Execution and Closure
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: Course 5
Summary:
Learn how to execute, control, and close a project. Includes change control, team communication, and lessons learned.
Learning Outcomes
- Track progress and control scope
- Conduct project reviews and closure meetings
9. Primavera P6 – Enterprise Project Planning
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: None
Summary:
Learn enterprise-level planning: activity sequencing, resource allocation, critical path, and earned value analysis.
Learning Outcomes
- Build WBS and assign tasks
- Track baselines and manage dependencies
- Monitor resource utilization
10. Primavera P6 – Advanced Scheduling and Reporting
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: Course 9
Summary:
Advanced scheduling techniques, milestone tracking, baselining, cost control, and reporting.
Learning Outcomes
- Create progress reports and dashboards
- Track planned vs actual performance
13. Budgeting and Financial Management
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: Course 2 or 3
Summary:
Focus on cost management: estimates, baselines, variance analysis, and earned value tracking.
Learning Outcomes
- Build and track budgets
- Use financial indicators to assess project health
14. Team Management and Communication
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: Course 6
Summary:
Develop leadership and communication strategies for effective team collaboration.
Learning Outcomes
- Resolve team conflicts
- Plan stakeholder communications
- Facilitate meetings and presentations
3. PMP Framework and Knowledge Areas II
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: Course 2
Summary:
Explore cost, quality, risk, and procurement management. Includes budgeting techniques, risk logs, and procurement documentation.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop budgets and monitor project costs
- Create risk registers and response plans
- Plan project procurement and contracts
4. Agile Project Management & Scrum
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: None
Summary:
Covers Agile principles, Scrum ceremonies, team roles, and product management tools for iterative delivery.
Learning Outcomes
- Define sprints, backlogs, and user stories
- Facilitate daily standups and retrospectives
- Track sprint velocity and burndown charts
7. JIRA for Agile Project Management
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: Course 4
Summary:
Use JIRA to manage Agile workflows—epics, stories, tasks, sprints, and dashboards.
Learning Outcomes
- Configure JIRA boards and issue types
- Plan and manage Agile sprints
- Visualize team performance metrics
8. Advanced JIRA for Product and Project Teams
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: Course 7
Summary:
Automate tasks, customize workflows, integrate JIRA with Confluence, GitHub, and other tools.
Learning Outcomes
- Design custom workflows
- Automate recurring actions
- Generate detailed project reports
11. Odoo Project Management
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: None
Summary:
Manage business projects using Odoo. Assign tasks, use timesheets, and integrate with CRM and HR modules.
Learning Outcomes
- Customize task workflows
- Track billable hours and project stages
- Collaborate across Odoo modules
12. SAP Project Systems (PS)
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: None
Summary:
Plan and monitor projects in SAP. Learn to use networks, WBS, and SAP reports for tracking budgets and deliverables.
Learning Outcomes
- Create and link project elements
- Monitor project costs and timelines
- Generate SAP PS reports
15. Portfolio and Program Management
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: Course 6
Summary:
Understand how to manage multiple projects, prioritize resources, and align with organizational strategy.
Learning Outcomes
- Define portfolio goals
- Balance resources across projects
- Track cross-project KPIs
16. Capstone Project: Full Lifecycle Simulation
Hours: 12
Prerequisites: Completion of prior courses
Summary:
Simulate a real-world project using JIRA + either SAP PS, Odoo, or Primavera. Include planning, tracking, and closure.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply tools in a realistic project environment
- Present a full project plan with reports
- Demonstrate stakeholder communication and closure