Practical Project Management

Build the foundation you need across all areas of project management to deliver projects with clarity and confidence.
  • Level: Beginner to Intermediate
  • Duration: 18 hours 
  • Author: Sean Whitaker
  • Cost: USD 249 per person
  • Included: Monthly live Project Management Town Hall session with Sean Whitaker
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Who this course is for:

Professionals responsible for delivering projects without formal project management training
Managers stepping into project-based roles
Anyone looking to build a structured, practical understanding of project management

What's included?

This course gives you a structured understanding across all key areas of project management, and how they work together in practice.

  • Structured around recognised best practice

    Content is aligned with recognised international standards, including the ISO 21500 series, covering the following areas:

    • Module 1: Foundational Concepts
    • Module 2: Project Selection, Initiation, and Closure
    • Module 3: Scope Management
    • Module 4: Estimating Techniques
    • Module 5: Managing Project Changes
    • Module 6: Managing Project Costs and Budget
    • Module 7: Creating a Project Schedule
    • Module 8: Earned Value Management
    • Module 9: Managing Risk
    • Module 10: Communications and Stakeholder Management
    • Module 11: Managing and Leading People
    • Module 12: How to Build Your Own Project Management Method

  • Videos, animations, text and more

    Delivered through a combination of video, guided explanation, practical examples and supporting resources to make concepts easier to understand and apply.

  • Quizzes and tests  

    Reinforce your understanding through short assessments and apply what you learn as you progress through the course.

Self-paced, with real access to your instructor

Practical Project Management is designed so you can work through the course at your own pace, but you aren't left to figure everything out on your own.

As part of the course, you will have access to a monthly live Project Management Town Hall with Sean Whitaker. Bring questions from the course, challenges from a project you are working on, or simply join the conversation and learn from the questions other people are asking.

Sean teaches the course, and continues to be available throughout. Learn the concepts in your own time, then talk through how they apply in the real world.

Ask questions. Discuss real projects. Put what you learn into practice.
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"I thought the course was fantastic. It approaches project management in a very practical, engaging, and easy-to-follow way, making it particularly valuable for anyone stepping into a project management role and needing to build knowledge quickly and effectively.  The content is well structured, accessible, and strikes a strong balance between theory and practical application. Most importantly, it enables learners to gain confidence and useful skills without feeling overwhelmed"
Giuliana Pais

Return on Investment (ROI)

This course costs US$249 and takes approximately 18 hours to complete.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median earnings of US$100,750 per year, or US$48.44 per hour, for project management specialists.

On that basis:
  • The value of the 18 hours you invest is approximately US$872
  • The course costs US$249
  • Your total investment in time and money is approximately US$1,121

To recover that investment on a time-value basis, the knowledge, tools and techniques you gain need to save or create the equivalent of only 23 working hours, or just under three standard working days, across your career.

Better planning, clearer responsibilities, more effective stakeholder engagement and earlier identification of risks can save that amount of time over the life of a single project, let alone an entire career. Once you have recovered those three days, everything else is additional value. For anyone responsible for delivering projects, this is a compelling investment.

Based on May 2024 US median wage data published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salaries vary by location, industry, experience and role. Training does not guarantee employment, promotion or increased earnings.

Once completed, you will be able to:

  • Understand how key areas of project management fit together
  • Apply tools and techniques with greater confidence and clarity
  • Make more informed decisions in complex project environments
Instructor

Sean Whitaker

Sean Whitaker brings over 30 years of international experience across construction, telecommunications, IT/IS, and research sectors.

He has worked with governments, businesses, and non-government organisations in roles including project manager, programme manager, and interim executive director, and has supported organisations worldwide through consulting and training.

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