Introduction to Project Management

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Introduction to Project Management

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Do you want to build a solid foundation in project management? This course provides practical knowledge and tools for success – perfect for beginners.

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Introduction to Project Management

Projects drive development and change in most businesses. To succeed in project work, you need an understanding of planning, management and execution. This online course provides a practical and clear introduction to the most important principles and phases of project management – from start-up to completion. You will learn how to lay a solid foundation for good results, whether you are new to the subject or want to refresh previous knowledge.

The course builds on internationally recognized standards in project management: PMI's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), PRINCE2® Managing Successful Projects and ISO 21500 Guidance on Project Management.

What you'll learn

  • About basic concepts and understanding of project management
  • Project organization and governance: roles, responsibilities, authority, project ownership and the establishment of a healthy project environment
  • Project implementation: good practice in initiation, planning, implementation and completion, including handling uncertainty
  • Results and learning: benefits, benefit realization, project maturity and experiential learning
  • Methods and models: the project model as a recipe for structured and effective project management

About the course

Course structure

The course is made up of twelve lessons:

  1. What is a project?
  2. Project management
  3. Organization of projects
  4. Roles and responsibilities
  5. The project model
  6. The Project Factory
  7. Business case
  8. Start-up and planning
  9. Implementation and completion
  10. Project uncertainty
  11. Project Corporate Governance
  12. Project success factors

The course ends with a quiz where you can test that you have learned the most important things from the course.

Learning outcome

After the course, you should be able to explain what characterizes a project and how it differs from operational tasks. You will understand why project management is essential for success, and how projects are organized with clear roles and responsibilities. You will gain insight into how project models are used to plan, manage and follow up projects in a structured way, and how a healthy project environment and a well-functioning project factory contribute to good results.

You will be able to prepare and use a business case as a basis for decision-making, plan and implement projects efficiently from start to finish, and handle uncertainties, threats and opportunities along the way. Furthermore, you will learn how good project ownership ensures control and progress, and how experience transfer and learning from previous projects contribute to increased success in future initiatives.

Want to learn more?

Introduction to Project Management is the first step in the Project Certificate. You can choose to start with this introductory course and build on from there, or start with the Project Certificate if you want a more comprehensive competence investment from the start.

If you have previously purchased and completed Introduction to Project Management and want to proceed with the Project Certificate, you can send an email to for a good quote.

Practical information

  • The course is delivered by Project Academy
  • You get access within two business days, have access for twelve months and complete at your own pace
  • The course has a duration of approx. 2-3 hours and consists of 12 lessons that end with a summary quiz. You get to watch videos, try your hand at tasks and answer questions that help you to reflect on how you can succeed with projects in your company
  • After completing the course, you will receive a course certificate that describes the learning outcomes
  • Registration is binding, and the full course fee must be paid in case of cancellation

Otto Husby

Otto Husby is the CEO of The Project Academy AS and has led the development of the Project Certificate and several other project management courses. He has a master's degree in engineering and has more than 25 years of experience in project management from a variety of industries, including industry, energy, IT and the public sector. Husby has previously been Project Director at Metier and has worked with consulting, teaching and implementation of best practice in project management for many large Norwegian and international companies.

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