Unlock Project Success in Just One Day

Master the core principles of effective project management with our intensive 1-day Project Management Fundamentals course. Whether you're stepping into project management for the first time or looking to reinforce your existing skills, this course will provide practical, real-world tools and techniques to help you deliver successful projects, on time and within scope.

Designed for business professionals, team leaders, and aspiring project managers, this engaging and interactive program will boost your confidence and capability to manage projects from initiation to close.

This dynamic course by PD Training is available now throughout Australia, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth.

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Your Learning Outcomes

  • By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the role and responsibilities of a project manager

    • Define project scope and create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

    • Apply basic project planning techniques, including estimating and scheduling

    • Identify and manage project risks proactively

    • Implement change control processes to manage scope changes effectively

    • Communicate clearly with stakeholders and manage expectations

    • Build and lead a collaborative and motivated project team

    • Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed

    • Close projects effectively, capturing lessons learned and outcomes achieved

    • Apply project management principles to real-world scenarios immediately

 

PD Training specialise in:

Live Online

Face-to-Face

Hybrid

Plus the workshops are always tailored to your current context

"Really happy with it. Was a good snapshot/rudimentary coverage of project management. Thank you."

Queensland Competition Authority (QCA)

 

"Andrew was a great trainer he really got involved with our project mangement and was very encouraging and positive."

Club Assist

 

"A good introduction to Project Planning pitched appropriately at our beginner level."

City of Mandurah

 

"I was very happy with the trainer Gill.She was very resourceful and was able to deliver the training to me so I could understand. the venue was not really good."

"Trainer kept the group well engaged and involved."

"I especially loved the slide that Gill used with the six different views of project management."

"Scoping was the most usefull."

Family and Community Services - Aboriginal Housing Office

 

"The trainer Helen was awesome - very knowledgeable, friendly and easy to approach. Course content was easy to follow with great examples/activities used to enforce what we had just learnt. Catering was also fantastic with an easy to find venue, Would definitely recommend."

Origin

 

"Engaging interactive course."

The Office Of The Esafety Commissioner

 

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The training material is really good and the online class room ongoing support is a great way to ask any questions later.
LEO Pharma

Plus you’ll also receive:

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Money Back
Guarantee

If you’re not happy with the outcomes from
the course we offer a money back guarantee

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REACH
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For every participant
valued at $199 each

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Sick Day
Safety Net

No one left behind
with our 1/2 price re-run promise

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Development
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12-months access to the unique REACH Future Proofing Personal Development Dashboard with personally curated learning to develop agility to adapt to different people tasks and situations.

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In today’s fast-paced and results-driven business environment, the ability to manage projects effectively is more than just a skill, it's a critical capability that drives success and growth. Regardless of your industry or role, understanding the fundamentals of project management can transform the way you plan, lead, and deliver work.

This one-day Project Management Fundamentals course is designed to provide a practical and accessible entry point into the world of project management. Whether you're new to the discipline or looking to formalise and enhance your existing experience, this course will equip you with the essential tools, frameworks, and confidence needed to manage projects with clarity and control.

Our aim is to make project management approachable, relevant, and immediately applicable. You’ll explore real-world examples, engage in interactive learning, and walk away with a clear understanding of how to apply these principles to your own projects starting the very next day.

We hope this course ignites your curiosity, builds your capability, and sets you on a path toward greater project success.

 

Course Outline for Project Management Fundamentals Training

After completing this course, participants will have learned to:

Topic 1

The Profession of Project Management

  • Understand what it means to be a project manager and how this profession can add significant value to your career and organisation.

Topic 2

Scope Definition & the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

  • Learn how to define project boundaries and break down tasks effectively to ensure every detail is covered.

Topic 3

Controlling Changes

  • Master change control techniques to keep your project on track and prevent scope creep.

Topic 4

Estimating Techniques

  • Explore practical methods for estimating time and resources, so you can budget accurately from day one.

Topic 5

Preparing a Project Schedule

  • Build a timeline that aligns with project goals and keeps everyone moving forward.

Topic 6

Project Risk Management

  • Identify potential project risks early and develop strategies to manage and mitigate them effectively.

Topic 7

Stakeholder & Communications Management

  • Strengthen your communication skills to keep stakeholders engaged and informed throughout the project.

Topic 8

Team Development

  • Cultivate a productive, motivated team that works collaboratively to achieve project success.

Topic 9

Closing a Project

  • Learn the essential steps for wrapping up a project successfully, capturing key lessons, and celebrating achievements.

Plus you’ll also receive:

shield

Money Back
Guarantee

If you’re not happy with the outcomes from
the course we offer a money back guarantee

profiles

REACH
Profiles

For every participant
valued at $199 each

sick

Sick Day
Safety Net

No one left behind
with our 1/2 price re-run promise

dashboard

Development
Dashboard

12-months access to the unique REACH Future Proofing Personal Development Dashboard with personally curated learning to develop agility to adapt to different people tasks and situations.

Learn Project Management Fundamentals Training Now

We create training that meets your needs.

1-hour Motivator

3-hour Power Sessions

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Conferences & Summits

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  • ONLINE

We’ll make things easier so you can focus on adding more value

We take care of all of the details, so you don’t have to:

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  • Complete Results
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What are people going to do differently?

At the completion of training participants are encouraged to create an action plan, and invite an accountability buddy via their Orgmenta App.

In your Training Management Centre you have transparency to the action plans so you can see what people are going to do differently.

Want to get clear on impacts and measure success? We support you.

Our systems and people make it easy to identify how you’ll be able to measure impacts and then report on the success in the weeks or months after training.

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More than just a training provider - we are your learning and development partner.

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  • Fresh targeted video-based microlearning content with interactive lessons and quizzes included.
  • Rigourous review process
  • Only $11.00 per course per person per year
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