Project Management Fundamentals

An introduction to professional Project Management best practice based on the PMBOK® Guide

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Description

Enhance your PM skills for better project results

Bullet point  An introduction to professional Project Management best practice - perfect for anyone who is new to the profession, who works in and around projects, or needs a refresher on current best practice in the industry.

Bullet point  Designed for new and emerging Project Managers and Team Members - to familiarise business professionals with project management knowledge and skills for both technical and administrative projects.

Bullet point  Learn the important aspects that all Project Managers should know - Largely based on the contents of The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - an international standard of best practices of project management.

Course outcomes

Enhance your project management planning, delivery, scheduling, controlling, customer service, interface knowledge, techniques, and skills.

  • Increase capability through the application of people leadership skills to projects

  • Understand the foundational concepts of Project Management and the project lifecycle by following an Industry framework

  • Increase efficiency determining goals, objectives, and requirements of a project

  • Implement and maintain project baselines through effective Scope, Time, and Cost management

  • Determine appropriate Quality and Risk Management practices and engage in and manage contracts

  • Establish guidelines for successful closeouts

Download our Project Management Fundamentals Brochure here

What's included in the course

Classroom: 14 hours/ 2 days of classroom training. Virtual: 10.5 hours interactive virtual live online classroom training

  • In class exercises to apply concepts to real world projects and to verify understanding of concepts
  • Downloadable course material including course slides

  • Attendance certificate (14 PDU’s)

  • Over 30 FREE Project Management Templates

  • Student workbook

  • Catering (classroom-based courses only)

 

Course Content:

Day One

  • Foundations of Projects
  • Project Roles & responsibilities
  • The Project Lifecycle:
    • Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, Project Closeout 
  • Scope Management
  • Schedule Management

 

Day Two

  • Cost Management
  • Quality Management
  • Risk Management
  • Resource Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • People & Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Management
Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites, although a familiarity with a project environment would be beneficial.

Why Train with Millpond

Millpond has been supporting project managers across Asia-Pacific to develop their Project Management skills since 2008. Having trained thousands from a wide range of industries, Millpond has the right tools to help you.

Our courses are small and interactive, delegates get an opportunity to immerse themselves in the learning environment and to network at the same time.

Our highly skilled trainers will cover everything you need to know so that you have a better understanding of the Fundamentals of Project Management.

 

New Zealand Regional Business Partner Network Management Capability Development Funding

This course is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network Management Capability Development Funding programme. 
Your business may qualify for a voucher to help pay up to 50% for attendance at the course (excludes exam fees) of the owner(s) and key managers. For more information on whether your business is eligible speak to your local Regional Business Partner before registering for this course.

Your questions answered

When does the early bird discount end?

Millpond's Early Bird discount is applied automatically to all registrations made more than 60 calendar days before a course commences.

 

How far in advance should I register?

As above, Millpond's Early Bird discount is applied automatically to all registrations made more than 60 calendar days before a course commences. Some of our more popular courses do fill up as far as 4 weeks before the course begins, so it pays to register as early as possible to secure your space. If you are not sure about being able to attend, please read our full Terms and Conditions before doing so, however, as you will be required to accept them on the way through the checkout process.

 

How can I pay?

We can accept credit card payments, or we can issue an invoice to you or your organisation.

 

Setting Millpond up as a supplier before you register

If you wish to pay on invoice and we have not yet been set up as a supplier to your organisation, please pay by credit card, or check with your Accounts Payable for the information they require to set us up before you register.

 

A note about Purchase Orders

If a Purchase order number is required for us to be paid by your organisation, please ensure you have that available to include on the way through the checkout.

If you require a quote to assist with generating a Purchase Order from your organisation, please contact us at [email protected] with the details required.

Upcoming Dates

Discount
EBandGrpDiscApplies

4 days, Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM NZ TIme

Workshop

Live and Online

Session information

Sessions

Session 1
Mar 10, 2025
3 hours
    Session 2
    Mar 11, 2025
    3 hours
      Session 3
      Mar 12, 2025
      3 hours
        Session 4
        Mar 13, 2025
        3 hours
          • Early bird 8% discount $1,471.08 excl. GST
          • $1,599.00 excl. GST
          Discount
          EBandGrpDiscApplies

          4 days, Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM NZ TIme

          Workshop

          Live and Online

          Session information

          Sessions

          Session 1
          Jun 23, 2025
          3 hours
            Session 2
            Jun 24, 2025
            3 hours
              Session 3
              Jun 25, 2025
              3 hours
                Session 4
                Jun 26, 2025
                3 hours
                  • Early bird 8% discount $1,471.08 excl. GST
                  • $1,599.00 excl. GST
                  Discount
                  EBandGrpDiscApplies

                  4 days, Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM NZ TIme

                  Workshop

                  Live and Online

                  Session information

                  Sessions

                  Session 1
                  Oct 6, 2025
                  3 hours
                    Session 2
                    Oct 7, 2025
                    3 hours
                      Session 3
                      Oct 8, 2025
                      3 hours
                        Session 4
                        Oct 9, 2025
                        3 hours
                          • Early bird 8% discount $1,471.08 excl. GST
                          • $1,599.00 excl. GST

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