Tools and Techniques for Project Management | Online Short Course
The Tools and Techniques for Project Management course is designed to help professionals and organisations plan, execute, and manage projects efficiently and effectively. Whether you’re a project manager, team lead, or aspiring professional, this course provides the practical knowledge and industry-relevant skills to enhance performance and ensure project success.
Project management is a critical function in today’s results-driven workplace. This course equips participants with the methodologies, software tools, and communication strategies required to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget—regardless of industry or project size.
What You’ll Learn
Through this course, you’ll gain critical knowledge and hands-on experience in:
- Understanding key project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
- Applying practical tools such as Gantt charts, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and project dashboards.
- Managing project scope, timelines, resources, and risks effectively.
- Leading teams and communicating with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Using project management software to track progress and report on outcomes.
These skills are essential for anyone looking to lead successful projects, improve team productivity, and align outcomes with organisational goals.
Who Should Enrol
This project management course is suitable for professionals across all sectors and career levels. Whether you’re new to project management or seeking to formalise and enhance your skills, this course offers valuable tools and frameworks for immediate application.
Ideal for:
- Project managers and coordinators aiming to sharpen their tools and techniques.
- Team leaders and department heads managing ongoing initiatives.
- Professionals preparing for certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2.
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners running their own projects.
- Anyone interested in gaining practical project management skills.
- By enrolling, you’ll gain the confidence and competence to lead projects successfully, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver real results. This course supports your professional development and prepares you to meet today’s project challenges with confidence.
Take the next step—enrol today and unlock the skills that define successful project managers.
Description
Learners accessing this standard will be involved in project management teams or involved in building small project management teams. These projects may be technical projects, business projects or developmental projects and will cut across a range of economic sectors. This standard will also add value to learners who are running their own business and recognise that project management forms an integral component of any business.
Course Content
- A range of tools and techniques used on a project are identified and explained in accordance with project requirements
- Limitations and advantages of project management tools and techniques are explained using examples
- Examples of the usage of the project management tools and techniques are provided in a hard copy format
- A range of project management tools and techniques are used in accordance with established standards and procedures
- The output of project management tools and techniques meet the individual, team, and organisational needs/requirements
- Problems with the usage of project management tools and techniques are identified against project requirements
- Possible solutions are identified and discussed in consultation with higher authority
- Authorised/agreed solutions are implemented according to the agreed steps
Accreditation
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
