Project Management

The Project Management Education Programme is intended for anyone who wants to acquire fundamental and applicable knowledge for the successful planning, organisation, and management of projects. The programme enables participants to understand the key principles of project management, develop planning skills, prepare a basic project budget, identify appropriate funding sources, and use IT support in project planning, implementation, and control. Teaching is delivered online via the Teams platform, with work on real-life examples so that participants can apply the knowledge acquired in real business situations. A particular value of the programme lies in combining operational knowledge, modern methodologies, and the soft skills needed for effective leadership of project teams.

• Understand the basic principles of project management and the logic of successful project leadership, from planning to implementation control.
• Plan project activities, prepare a basic project budget, and identify suitable funding sources.
• Apply modern project management methodologies, including agile management tools and IT support for project planning and monitoring.
• Resolve concrete project tasks through practical examples and develop the communication and organisational skills needed to work with project teams.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• distinguish the fundamental phases and processes of project management
• plan basic project activities, timelines, and resources
• prepare a basic project budget and align it with project objectives
• assess suitable funding sources for different types of projects
• use basic IT support for project planning, implementation, and control
• apply the basic principles of agile project management in a work environment
• organise collaboration and communication within a project team by applying appropriate soft skills

The programme is intended for individuals who want to acquire basic knowledge and practical skills in project management and apply them in a business environment. It is especially useful for anyone involved in project activities or seeking to develop competences for leading projects and teams.

• beginners who want to enter the field of project management
• employees involved in planning and implementing projects
• team leaders who want to improve their organisational and management skills
• entrepreneurs developing their own projects
• individuals who want to better understand project budgeting and funding sources
• anyone who wants to adopt practical tools and methodologies for more effective project management

1. Fundamentals of Project Management
   Introduction to the basic concepts, the role of project management, and the key phases of the project cycle.
2. Project Planning and Organisation of Activities
   Defining project objectives, planning activities, timelines, and resources, and establishing the basic project structure.
3. Project Budget Preparation and Financial Planning
   Introduction to the basics of project budgeting, cost planning, and linking the financial framework to project objectives.
4. Project Funding Sources
   Overview of possible funding sources and the criteria for selecting the appropriate funding model depending on the type of project.
5. IT Support for Project Planning, Implementation, and Control
   Introduction to the tools and digital support used in organising, monitoring, and controlling project activities.
6. Modern Methodologies and Agile Approaches
   Overview of modern project management methodologies, with a focus on the basic principles of agile management.
7. Project Team Leadership and Soft Skills
   Development of the communication, organisational, and management skills needed for the effective leadership of a project team.
8. Application of Project Management through Practical Examples
   Work on practical examples for a better understanding of real challenges in project planning, implementation, and control.