Introduction to Project Management
Build essential project management skills with our practical 4-week online course designed for professionals leading projects or working within project teams. You'll master the fundamental tools and techniques needed to plan, execute, and deliver successful projects on time and within budget. Through interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and expert guidance, you'll learn to navigate project challenges with confidence while developing the leadership and organisational skills that make projects succeed. Perfect for team members with project responsibilities, aspiring project managers, and professionals seeking to formalise their project management expertise.
3 weeks
Project Management Certificate
£350
What you'll learn
Project Management Fundamentals & Framework
Learn the core principles of project management and understand how to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria effectively. You'll explore traditional and agile methodologies while learning to assess which framework best suits different project types and organisational contexts.
1Project Planning & Scheduling Techniques
Master essential planning tools and techniques for breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks and realistic timelines. You'll learn to create work breakdown structures, develop project schedules using critical path analysis, and establish resource allocation plans that ensure project success.
2Risk Management & Problem-Solving Strategies
Develop skills to identify potential project risks early and create effective mitigation strategies. You'll learn systematic approaches to risk assessment, contingency planning, and proactive problem-solving while mastering techniques for communicating risks effectively to stakeholders and team members.
3Team Leadership & Stakeholder Communication
Learn to lead project teams effectively and manage stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle. You'll explore communication strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and stakeholder engagement approaches that motivate team members and maintain project momentum.
4Budget Management & Resource Control
Understand how to create realistic project budgets, track expenses, and manage resources efficiently. You'll learn cost estimation techniques, budget monitoring methods, and strategies for handling budget constraints while maintaining project quality and scope.
5Project Delivery & Performance Evaluation
Master techniques for successful project closure, including deliverable handover, performance evaluation, and lessons learned documentation. You'll learn to measure project success against original objectives, conduct post-project reviews, and capture insights to improve future project performance.
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ACEL @ IHCL - The modern, inclusive approach to learning
A radically learner-centred model
- Activity, not passivity — engaging, neo-experiential learning.
- Timetables to suit your life and requirements.
- Flexible assessment modes based on student preferences.
- A pedagogic approach which puts **YOUR** learning at the centre of everything WE do.
- Regular **one-on-one check-ins** with dedicated academic coaches and mentors.
- Vibrant student communities online and on campus.
- Lifelong alumni support, mentoring, and career connections.
Study Modes That Fit Real Lives
We know today's learners are busy — professionals, parents, carers, entrepreneurs.
That's why we designed **flexible delivery** modes for courses that can be studied anytime, anywhere
Uniquely, we offer:
Chunked, bite-sized learning materials for ease of engagement.
Flexible assessment options: essays, projects, presentations, or portfolios.
Small-group, hands-on activities instead of passive lectures.
Embedded professional development & soft skills training.
A Home for Diverse Learners
We don't believe in barriers — we believe in building bridges
Mature learners returning to education.
Neurodiverse students seeking supportive environments.
International students looking for a UK-based experience.
Career-changers seeking upskilling or reskilling.
Students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds.
ACEL @ IHCL
At IHCL, we don't just teach theory — we build **confidence, resilience, and competence** through real-world learning.
Our Pedagogical Approach: Adaptive Chunked Experiential Learning (ACEL):
Students learn in manageable, meaningful blocks.
Apply knowledge through live briefs, simulations, and collaborative projects.
Reflect, stretch their growth zone, and put learning into practice — in studies and in life.
The ACEL Model
At IHCL you will learn via a unique pedagogic approach: Adaptive Chunked Experiential Learning.
Every week, your learning will consist of six key learning elements. These form the IHCL ACEL MODEL, designed to deepen learning through cumulative, scaffolded, and experiential engagement:
Learning Toolbox
Learning Toolbox
establish foundational study skills & strategies for effective learning
Expert Input
Expert Input
content in a variety of formats – mini lectures, videos, podcasts, readings etc
Experiential Challenge Zone
Experiential Challenge Zone
a chance for real world experiential learning
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
an assessment opportunity
Feedback Corner
Feedback Corner
feedback from your academic support team to improve your work and to help you grow. This will be given to you at a minimum of once per week in a convenient way - written, voicenotes, 1:1 - whatever suits you!
Thinking Space
Thinking Space
an opportunity for reflection, a chance to internalise, to make sense of your learning, and to connect the experience to self, learning, or future goals
Learning Toolbox (Study Skills)
Establish foundational study skills & strategies
Expert Input (Content Delivery)
Lectures, videos, readings, podcasts
Experiential Challenge Zone (Real-world Learning)
Apply knowledge in real-world contexts
Checkpoint (Assessment)
Measure progress & understanding
Feedback Corner (Formative Input)
Weekly formative & summative feedback
Thinking Space (Reflection)
Reflect, internalize, make connections
