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Project Management Essentials

Master Traditional, Agile & Hybrid Project Delivery

Build practical project management skills across industries using modern methodologies, tools, and best practices in a one-day instructor-led workshop.

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Date
1st Aug
Timing
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Duration
6 Hours
Venue
IIT Madras Research Park - Sushruta Hall - E Block 1st Floor
Fee
₹1,999
Audience
Beginner → Intermediate
Overview

A one-day launchpad into modern project delivery

Build practical project management skills across industries using modern methodologies, tools, and best practices in a one-day instructor-led workshop. No prior project management experience is required.

Who it's for

Target audience

College students preparing for corporate careers
Fresh graduates entering the workforce
Working professionals transitioning into project-based roles
Team Leads and Coordinators
Business Analysts
Startup founders and entrepreneurs
Operations professionals
Anyone building structured project management skills
Learning objectives

What you'll walk away with

Understand how projects are delivered from initiation to closure
Compare Waterfall, Agile, Scrum and Hybrid approaches
Plan project scope, schedule, budget and resources
Identify and manage project risks
Communicate effectively with stakeholders
Understand project governance and reporting
Gain exposure to industry-standard PM tools
Understand career opportunities in project management
Build confidence to participate in real-world projects
Agenda

Detailed agenda — 6 hours

  1. Registration & Networking

    09:30–10:00

    Welcome, introductions, expectations

  2. Module 1 — Foundations of Project Management

    10:00–10:30

    Projects vs Operations, Program, Portfolio, PMO, Project Lifecycle

  3. Module 2 — Project Delivery Methodologies

    10:30–11:15

    Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Hybrid, Selecting the right approach

  4. Refreshment Break

    11:15–11:30

    Networking

  5. Module 3 — Planning Successful Projects

    11:30–12:15

    Scope, WBS, Schedule, Milestones, Dependencies, Estimation

  6. Module 4 — Managing Projects Effectively

    12:15–01:00

    Risk, Cost, Resource, Quality, Stakeholder, Communication, Procurement, Change Management

  7. Module 5 — Modern Project Management Tools

    01:00–01:45

    Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, AI-assisted PM

  8. Module 6 — Industry Scenarios

    01:45–02:15

    Cross-industry case studies, common challenges, lessons learned

  9. Module 7 — Career Roadmap

    02:15–02:45

    PM career paths, certifications, interview expectations, next steps

  10. Q&A, Feedback & Certificates

    02:45–03:00

    Closing session

Curriculum

Knowledge areas covered

Project Foundations
Project Lifecycle, Governance, PMO
Scope Management
Requirements, Scope Definition, WBS
Schedule Management
Activities, Milestones, Dependencies
Cost & Financial
Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Control
Resource Management
Team Planning, Capacity, Allocation
Risk Management
Identification, Assessment, Mitigation
Quality Management
Planning, Assurance, Control
Communication
Meetings, Reporting, Status Updates
Stakeholder Management
Identification, Engagement Strategies
Procurement
Vendor Selection, Contract Basics
Change Management
Change Requests, Impact Assessment
Methodologies
Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Hybrid
Leadership
Collaboration, Conflict Resolution, Decision-Making
AI in Project Management
AI-assisted planning, reporting, docs
Tools Overview
Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheet
Hands-on

Live tool demonstrations

Creating a Jira backlog and sprint board
Azure DevOps work items and boards
Microsoft Project scheduling basics
Smartsheet collaboration and tracking
AI-assisted project planning using ChatGPT

Focus on demonstrations rather than deep tool configuration.

What's included

Take-home resources

Participation Certificate
Digital workshop handbook (PDF)
Project Charter template
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) template
Risk Register template
RAID Log template
Project Status Report template
Meeting Minutes template
Project Management glossary
AI prompt library for project managers
Career roadmap guide
Benefits

Why attend

Practical Knowledge

  • Understand project management from start to finish
  • Learn when to use Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methods
  • Gain confidence in project planning and execution

Career Development

  • Explore project management roles across industries
  • Learn what employers expect from entry-level PMs
  • Understand certification pathways and progression

Tool Awareness

  • Get introduced to widely used PM platforms
  • Learn how AI enhances planning and reporting

Professional Skills

  • Improve communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Strengthen planning and organizational abilities
  • Build a structured approach to project challenges

Reserve your seat

Seats are limited to keep the workshop hands-on. Register now to secure your spot for the 1st August cohort at IIT Madras Research Park - Sushruta Hall.

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