Foundations of Project Management
Practical, instructor-led training that equips professionals with the tools and frameworks needed to plan, manage, and deliver successful projects.
Build the Foundation for Project Success
This course provides structured training across the five process groups and project life cycle—helping teams move from reactive execution to disciplined project delivery.
Course Details
Format: Instructor-led (Live Online or In-Person)
Duration: 21 instructional hours
Credits: 21 PDUs / Contact Hours
Instructor: PMI-certified instructors
Materials: Digital course materials + 6 months access to online supplemental platform
Minimum Enrollment: 5 participants for private sessions
Includes interactive exercises, applied scenarios, and practical tools designed to strengthen real-world project delivery skills.
Interested in scheduling this course for your team? Contact [email protected] to discuss delivery options.
Individuals looking to enroll may do so through our partnership with NC State’s Project Management Certificate Program .
What's Included
Structured instruction, practical tools, and continued access to reinforce learning beyond the classroom.
Apply What You Learn Immediately
This course is built around practical tools and structured exercises so you can implement what you learn directly in your current projects.
Structured project framework
Apply the five process groups and project life cycle to your active projects, creating structure, clarity, and accountability from initiation through closing.
Practical planning & scheduling tools
Build schedules, Gantt charts, and identify critical path using tools and techniques you can implement immediately in your current work.
Performance & cost insight
Monitor project performance using cost management and earned value techniques to prevent common causes of project failure.
Who Should Take This Course
This course is designed for professionals who manage, support, or contribute to projects and want formal, structured training in project management fundamentals. It is especially valuable for those who have learned project management informally and want a consistent approach they can apply immediately.
- ✓Project coordinators and project support staff
- ✓New and aspiring project managers
- ✓Engineers and technical professionals with project responsibilities
- ✓Business analysts and functional team leads
- ✓Program and portfolio support roles
- ✓Managers who oversee projects or project teams
See What Our Students Say
I recently completed the Foundations of Project Management class, and it went really well. There was so much useful information throughout the course, and it was very engaging. The instructor was supportive and patient, and you could tell he truly enjoys teaching.
— Deja’h, Google Review
I just finished a Foundations of Project Management course through Blue Summit via NC State, and it was honestly amazing. The instructor was incredibly supportive and engaging, which made learning, retaining, and applying the material much easier than I expected.
— Jordan, Google Review
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