Level: Beginner (No prior project management experience required)
Prerequisites: Basic computer and communication skills
Certification: PMI Project Management Ready™ Certification (by Project Management Institute – PMI)
Delivery Partner: Thakral Global Learning
🌟 Course Overview:
The PMI Project Management Ready™ course introduces learners to the foundational principles and practices of project management. Developed to align with the PMI Talent Triangle® and global PM standards, this course prepares students and entry-level professionals with the knowledge and vocabulary of project management. Learners will gain practical exposure to core concepts, methodologies (Waterfall, Agile), and tools used in managing real-world projects.
Whether you are a student preparing for a career in business, IT, construction, or marketing, or a professional looking to formalize your project knowledge, this course provides a stepping stone to becoming a certified project manager.
✅ Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key concepts and terminology of project management
- Identify project life cycle stages and processes
- Apply project management tools and documentation practices
- Understand Agile and traditional (Waterfall) project methodologies
- Collaborate within project teams effectively
- Prepare for and pass the PMI Project Management Ready™ certification exam
📚 Course Modules (Aligned with PMI Exam Domains):
Module 1: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
- What is a project? Project vs. operations
- Project management roles and responsibilities
- Project constraints (scope, time, cost, quality, risk, resources)
- The five process groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing
- Key terms: stakeholders, deliverables, work breakdown structure (WBS), etc.
Module 2: Traditional (Predictive) Project Management
- Waterfall approach and sequential planning
- Developing a project plan
- Creating schedules (Gantt charts, milestones)
- Budgeting and resource management
- Risk assessment and issue tracking
- Project documentation and control
Module 3: Agile Project Management
- Agile principles and values (Agile Manifesto)
- Scrum framework: roles, artifacts, and ceremonies
- Kanban basics
- User stories, backlogs, and sprints
- Differences between Agile and Predictive approaches
Module 4: Business Analysis Framework
- Importance of business analysis in project success
- Stakeholder identification and requirement gathering
- Translating business needs into project deliverables
- Business analysis tools (SWOT, MoSCoW, requirements matrix)
Module 5: Project Communication and Collaboration
- Team communication tools and protocols
- Leadership styles and team dynamics
- Managing stakeholders and project meetings
- Conflict resolution and decision-making
Module 6: Certification Preparation and Practice
- Review of all PMI Project Management Ready domains
- Exam tips, sample questions, and mock exams
- Access to PMI’s student portal and learning resources
- Certification registration and next steps
📝 Assessment & Evaluation:
- Module-based quizzes and knowledge checks
- In-class assignments and mini projects
- Mock PMI exam for final assessment
- Certificate of Completion from Thakral Global Learning
- PMI Project Management Ready exam voucher (optional package)
🛠️ Tools & Templates Provided:
- Project Charter Template
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) worksheet
- Risk Register
- Agile Sprint Backlog Template
- Communication Plan
- Sample PMI exam questions and glossary
💼 Career Pathways:
- Junior Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Project Administrator
- Scrum Team Member / Agile Trainee
- Business Analyst (entry-level)
- Any professional managing tasks or teams
🎓 Why Choose This Course at Thakral Global Learning?
- PMI-authorized content and certified instructors
- Ideal for students, early-career professionals, and career switchers
- Practical, hands-on learning with real-life project scenarios
- Flexible learning modes and instructor support
- Strong foundation for advancing to CAPM® and PMP®
