Foundations of Project Management
MCE-OPD-C-FOUNDAPM
06/09/2026 8:30 AM to 06/09/2026 4:30 PM
06/10/2026 8:30 AM to 06/10/2026 4:30 PM
06/11/2026 8:30 AM to 06/11/2026 4:30 PM
– Promotion Dates: 05/13/2026 12:00 AM to 06/08/2026 11:59 PM
– Promotion Dates: 04/10/2026 12:00 PM to 05/12/2026 11:59 PM
Contact
919.515.2261
ContinuingEducation@ncsu.edu
Description
This course will provide you with foundational training in the five process groups of project management: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing. The course features up-to-date teaching materials aligned with the PMBOK® Guide seventh edition (from the project management accrediting body, PMI), and is taught by an interdisciplinary instructor with many years of real-world experience throughout every level of a project who can supplement the course materials with relevant examples and coaching. You will have the opportunity to apply what you learn through participation in a group exercise that will demonstrate each key process area.
Why You Should Attend
You should attend this course to obtain a working knowledge of how to successfully initiate, plan, schedule and monitor all types of projects. You will also learn why projects fail and how to avoid failure.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who wants to learn more about project management or anyone who manages and coordinates projects including engineers, project and program managers, project coordinators, managers of project managers, business analysts and others with project-related responsibilities.
Attend and You Will Receive
- A course workbook with reference materials (pdf format for download)
- 21 PDUs/2.1 CEUs
- A certificate of attendance from NC State University
Course Notes
Classes may be taken in any order, but “Foundations of Project Management” is a prerequisite for “Foundations of Agile Project Management” and “Managing Capital Projects.”
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Subject Areas
Training Category
Leadership and Professional Development