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: €249 per person

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, and practical examples to support different ways of learning and make concepts easier to apply.
  • Quizzes and tests  

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

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.