Project Management Basics

In this course, students will:

• Define what a project is and explain the core components of project management.
• Identify the five phases of the project life cycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closing).
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a project manager.
• Develop a basic project plan including scope, timeline, and budget.
• Use common project management tools such as Gantt charts, work breakdown structures (WBS), and risk registers.
• Apply simple methods to track progress, manage risks, and adapt to change.
• Communicate project status effectively to stakeholders.

Course Details:
Online, asynchronous
Program Length: 6 weeks
Time Commitment: Approximately 12 hours of instruction plus assignments
Course Start Date: September 14, 2026


You may be eligible for one of the following discounts: 
Current Trent undergraduate students receive a 25% discount on the full price. Email microcredential@trentu.ca for details.
Trent staff receive a 20% discount on the full price. Email microcredential@trentu.ca for details
Trent alumni are eligible for a 10% discount. Email alumni@trentu.ca for details.

PLEASE NOTE: Only one discount code can be used per order.  

No prerequisites required; it is designed for beginners and those with limited project management experience. 
 

Students are entitled to a T2202 when they meet the following criteria:

• The student is enrolled in a qualifying educational program in a specified educational program that provides at least 12 hours of instruction within a calendar month.
• A program is not considered a qualifying or specified educational program if the student receives, from a person with whom they deal at arm’s length, a grant, reimbursement, benefit, or allowance for that program.
• A minimum course cost of $150