Project Management 2025

Techniques and methods to manage projects by Dr Ramesh Babu Damarla

What you'll learn

Define the roles and responsibilities of a project manager

Estimate project timelines and budget

Identify and manage risks

Design project management plans for HR,Communication, Risk and Procurement

Requirements

No experience needed

Description

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the principles, practices, and applications of project management, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills to plan, execute, and deliver projects successfully. Designed for students, professionals, and aspiring managers, the course blends theoretical frameworks with practical insights drawn from industry best practices.The course begins with Project Management Foundations, introducing the definition of projects, their management, and the evolving role of project managers. Students will explore program and portfolio management to understand how projects align with broader organizational strategies. The second module, Project Sponsorship and the Project Office, emphasizes governance, organizational structures, the project environment, and the alignment of project goals with company objectives, while highlighting the importance of milestones and life cycle perspectives.In Scope and Scheduling, participants learn essential tools and techniques such as requirement collection, project scope statements, charters, work breakdown structures, and network diagrams. Cost estimation and earned value management are introduced to develop strong analytical and control capabilities. Project Planning and Governance covers stakeholder management, risk assessment, quality assurance, human resource planning, communication, procurement, and ethics—building a holistic view of responsible project management.The final module, Project Execution and Control, focuses on monitoring and controlling processes, ensuring quality standards, managing project changes, and documenting progress through project workbooks and charters.By the end of the course, students will develop competencies in planning, organizing, and managing projects across diverse sectors. They will gain hands-on experience with tools and frameworks widely used in industry and learn how to balance scope, time, cost, and quality while managing risks and stakeholders effectively. This course prepares learners to contribute as effective project managers, team leaders, or project office members in real-world professional environments.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Basics of project management

Lecture 2 Introduction to Project Management

Lecture 3 Project Management fundamentals

Lecture 4 Why people use project management

Lecture 5 Roles and resonsibilities of project manager

Lecture 6 Program Management

Lecture 7 Portfolio management

Section 3: Project Office

Lecture 8 Project organization structures

Lecture 9 Project Environment

Lecture 10 Deliverables and Milestones

Lecture 11 Project goals Vs company goals

Lecture 12 Product life cycle and project life cycle

Section 4: Project scope and Scheduling

Lecture 13 Project scope management

Lecture 14 Work Breakdown Structure

Lecture 15 Project scheduling 1

Lecture 16 Critical Path Method and PERT

Section 5: Project Management strategic plans

Lecture 17 Earned Value Management

Lecture 18 Project Cost estimation

Lecture 19 Risk Management plan

Lecture 20 Quality Management plan

Section 6: Monitoring and controlling

Lecture 21 Project monitoring and control

Lecture 22 Project Change control

Business management and Engineering students, Entrepreneurs