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Course Description

Short Course | 18 Hours | 1.8 CEUs 

PMI

Our Project Management Essentials course provides an introduction to the principles, techniques, and tools used to manage projects effectively and efficiently. Designed to build a strong foundation in project management, this instructor-led course uses lecture, discussion, and case studies to explore the concepts organizations use to achieve business goals through successful project delivery.

Students gain an understanding of project management frameworks, life cycles and development approaches, project focus areas, performance domains, organizational structures, governance, scope, scheduling, finance, stakeholders, resources, risk, leadership, and stakeholder communication.

 

  • What Is a Project?
  • Project Definition
  • Constraint
  • Project or Operation?
  • The Project Management Framework
  • The Iterative Process Model
  • Types of Organizational Structures
  • Context-synthesis Understanding of a Project
  • PM Related Terminology
  • Establishing Leadership Authority on a Project
  • Stakeholders
  • Project Management Focus Areas
  • Project Management Performance Domains
  • Project Governance
  • Project Scope
  • Project Schedule
  • Project Finance
  • Project Stakeholders
  • Project Resources
  • Project Risk

This course is Professional Development Unit (PDU) eligible.

PMI Talent Triangle

PMI® Talent Triangle Breakdown:

  • Ways of Working: 17 hours
  • Power Skills: 0 hours
  • Business Acumen: 1 hour

Disclaimer: CEU, PDU, and CPE requirements are subject to change. Please verify all information with the applicable governing body’s official website.

  • There are no prerequisites for this course.

Questions? Speak with our team today—email info@workforcecenter.slu.edu or call 314-977-3226.

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Project Management Essentials
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Instructor-Led
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W, M
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Dec 02, 2026 to Dec 21, 2026
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# of Course Hours
18.0
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Delivery Option
Instructor-Led - Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $1,275.00
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CEUs
1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Project Management Essentials
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jan 25, 2027 to Feb 10, 2027
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18.0
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1.8 CEUs
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Project Management Essentials
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Instructor-Led
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T, Th
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5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Feb 16, 2027 to Mar 04, 2027
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18.0
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1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Project Management Essentials
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 05, 2027 to Apr 21, 2027
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1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Project Management Essentials
Type
Instructor-Led
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T, Th
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
May 11, 2027 to May 27, 2027
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Rate non-credit $1,275.00
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1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Project Management Essentials
Type
Instructor-Led
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T, Th
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
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Jul 20, 2027 to Aug 05, 2027
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1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Project Management Essentials
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
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Aug 02, 2027 to Aug 18, 2027
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1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Project Management Essentials
Type
Instructor-Led
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T, Th
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5:30PM to 8:30PM
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Oct 05, 2027 to Oct 21, 2027
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# of Course Hours
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1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Project Management Essentials
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
T, Th
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Oct 26, 2027 to Nov 11, 2027
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