Course Description

Project Management for Civil Engineers





Learn to plan and manage a project’s scope, time, cost, and resources effectively in this free online course. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to project management, essential knowledge areas, exploring different project types, the importance of effective planning, and the core principles that drive successful outcomes. You will develop the skills to plan and manage scope, time, cost, as well as resources, while also understanding stakeholders, organizational structures, and the phases of a project’s lifecycle.

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration4-5 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

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Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Summarize the concept of planning and why planning is important in any project
• Analyze the role of project management in achieving project objectives
• Outline the stages of the project lifecycle and its importance in tracking project progress
• Discuss different project organizational structures and their suitability for various project types
• Explain the steps involved in cost planning and budgeting within a project
• Describe basic project planning terminologies and how they are used in professional practice
• Discuss concept of Earned Value Management (EVM) and its role in performance measurement
• Identify the use of PERT and how it can be validated through project planning software
Course Code7742
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