Project Management

• Understand what a project is and how it differs from routine operations
• Explore the key characteristics of projects including temporary nature, unique deliverables, and defined objectives
• Examine the role of a Project Manager as a planner, communicator, negotiator, and strategic leader
• Discover why project management is critical in organizations today across sectors
• Learn key foundational concepts such as Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Risk and Stakeholders

• Learn about the five universal phases of the project life cycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, Closure
• Understand the purpose, key activities and deliverables of each phase
• Study how information, decisions and risks flow between phases
• Analyze how iteration and feedback loops are handled in both traditional and agile life cycles
• Examine case examples to see how the project life cycle functions in real-world projects

• Learn how to validate the need for a project through a business case or feasibility study
• Draft and interpret a Project Charter including objectives, stakeholders, deliverables and boundaries
• Identify internal and external stakeholders and understand how to map their interests and influence
• Define project assumptions, dependencies, and initial risks
• Learn how to set the foundation for successful stakeholder alignment and project ownership

• Analyze how organizational structures (functional, matrix, projectized) impact project authority and workflows
• Study how cultural attributes such as hierarchy, innovation tolerance and team collaboration affect delivery
• Align projects with organizational strategy and leadership expectations
• Learn to write effective SMART goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound
• Design project objectives that tie directly to measurable business value

• Understand the core values and principles of the Agile Manifesto
• Learn how Agile supports flexible, iterative delivery and stakeholder collaboration
• Dive into Scrum methodology including roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team) and ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Build and manage product and sprint backlogs
• Compare Scrum to other agile frameworks
• Learn how Agile is applied in both software and non-software environments

• Develop a communication strategy that supports visibility, transparency and responsiveness
• Identify different stakeholder communication needs based on influence and interest
• Master formats for project reports, stand-ups, issue escalations and change notices
• Practice verbal, written and visual communication for different audiences (clients, teams, execs)
• Explore techniques for managing team conflict and fostering collaboration
• Use digital tools to support seamless communication in hybrid and remote teams

• Learn how to conduct a high-impact project kickoff meeting that energizes stakeholders and sets expectations
• Break down deliverables into manageable tasks and sub-tasks using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Define milestones, dependencies, and acceptance criteria for all key activities
• Assign roles and responsibilities across team members using RACI charts

• Identify internal and external project risks including technical, resource, legal and market-related threats
• Assess risk probability and impact using qualitative and quantitative methods
• Build risk-aware schedules and budgets
• Learn how to communicate risk transparently without creating panic
• Develop escalation protocols and decision frameworks for handling major issues

• Conduct financial evaluations of projects using ROI
• Analyze how to weigh intangible benefits against quantifiable outcomes
• Use decision matrices and weighted scoring to support complex trade-offs
• Evaluate the long-term value and sustainability of a project proposal
• Understand how to defend budget requests with financial logic and business alignment

• Build top-down and bottom-up project budgets
• Estimate labor, materials, contingency, overhead and administrative costs
• Track actual costs against forecasts using project tracking tools
• Learn how to manage vendor relationships and performance

This module will equip you with practical skills to use modern collaboration and task management tools effectively in managing real-world projects. This module focuses on two essential tools used across global teams: Slack for communication and Asana for planning and execution.

Sub Module 1: Slack – Communication & Collaboration for Project Teams

• Overview of Slack - Understand Slack as a digital workplace for project teams, supporting real-time collaboration, updates, and cross-functional visibility
• Setting Up Your Slack Workspace - Learn how to create and organize a workspace for a new project, including custom channels, user roles, and permissions
• Channels, Threads and Direct Messaging - Explore how to structure communication using channels for tasks, clients, announcements, retrospectives and technical discussions
• Using Threads for Structured Conversations - Practice commenting within threads to keep discussions organized and searchable
• Integrating Tools and Bots - Learn how to connect Slack with Asana, Google Drive, Zoom and GitHub for seamless workflow
• Setting Up Daily Stand-ups and Team Reminders - Automate daily updates and task prompts using Slackbots and custom reminders
• Handling Conflict and Escalations Digitally - Use Slack etiquette for resolving conflicts, tagging the right stakeholders and escalating issues respectfully

Sub Module 2: Asana: Planning, Tracking and Task Execution

• Introduction to Asana for Project Management - Understand how Asana enables you to structure and visualize project plans using lists, boards, timelines and calendars
• Creating Projects and Milestones - Set up a new project with key milestones, timelines, deliverables and assigned owners
• Building Tasks and Subtasks - Learn to break down complex deliverables into manageable, traceable actions
• Assigning Owners, Setting Deadlines and Managing Priorities - Use Asana to allocate responsibilities, define task importance and prevent scope creep
• Timeline and Gantt View for Strategic Planning - Visualize dependencies and overlaps in a timeline view to optimize planning
• Project Dashboards and Reporting - Create visual progress dashboards, status updates and generate project reports for stakeholders
• Collaborating with Remote Teams - Track activity logs, update team members and provide real-time task feedback via Asana comments and tags

Objective: Take full ownership of a cross-functional analytics initiative by managing the end-to-end lifecycle of a real business intelligence delivery task.

With Methodologies taught in Modules 1 - 11, You will:

• Collaborate with a data analyst to scope deliverables such as KPIs, metrics, and dashboards
• Conduct planning and scheduling for data sourcing, cleaning, EDA and visualization
• Manage stakeholder reporting requirements and review cycles
• Lead task allocation using Asana and ensure sprint objectives are met
• Facilitate final data story presentations and retrospectives
• Deliverables include risk log, sprint plan, weekly update memos, and a retrospective report

Objective: Manage and lead a complex product sprint involving multiple technical professionals working toward a feature release.

With Methodologies taught in Modules 1 - 11, You will:

• Oversee the collaboration between frontend engineers, backend developers, product designers, data analysts and cybersecurity professionals
• Create a synchronized WBS and Gantt chart that incorporates code reviews, design iterations, testing and security validation
• Host kickoff and check-in meetings, resolve blockers, and mitigate delays across disciplines
• Coordinate a release checklist, gather user feedback and present the MVP demo
• Final output includes Asana project board, stakeholder engagement matrix, risk register and retrospective slide deck

Objective: Drive the end-to-end management of a frontend engineering rollout focused on UI improvements, accessibility and feature enhancements.

With Methodologies taught in Modules 1 - 11, You will:

• Plan feature development activities including design-to-code handoffs, QA loops and mobile responsiveness
• Coordinate with design, QA and performance optimization teams
• Address bug management, Figma feedback loops, user feedback reports
• Organize release demos and integrate user feedback into ongoing sprints
• Submit milestone timelines, decision logs, feedback analysis, and a release post-mortem