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Develop a solid foundation in project management through a practical course designed for real working environments. You will explore the core principles, processes, and tools that help projects move forward successfully from start to finish. Along the way, you will learn how to organise tasks, recognise key responsibilities, respond to common project risks, and keep work focused on clear goals. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident applying essential project management practices effectively within Irish organisations.

Master fundamental project management skills, concepts and techniques.

Certificate of Completion, 7 PDUs

7 Hours

€295

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An Introduction to Project Management Fundamentals

Starting out in project management can feel uncertain when the terminology, structures, and expectations are unfamiliar. This course is designed to make that first step more accessible, giving you a clear introduction to the discipline without assuming previous formal training.

Throughout the course, you will build a stronger understanding of how projects take shape, why they matter to organisations, and what effective project support looks like in practice. It helps make project management feel less abstract and more relevant to everyday work across Irish organisations.

For learners who want to keep progressing, this course can also act as a useful foundation before moving on to the IPM Project Associate® certification. It is not a required step, but it offers a sensible progression route for those who want to strengthen their knowledge through a more formal credential.

Globally Recognised Credentials

Learning Outcomes and Content

Through a combination of practical case studies, exercises, and discussions, this course will provide you with a comprehensive set of tools and techniques that can be applied immediately to plan and manage your future projects effectively. By the end of the course, you will have a solid framework for achieving project success.

To gain more insights into the course, please download the accompanying brochure below.

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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Explain what defines a project and how it differs from routine day-to-day work
Identify the difference between project-based activity and business-as-usual in an organisational setting
Understand the core structure, roles, and processes that support successful project delivery
Apply basic project management tools and techniques to support planning and coordination
Recognise common project challenges linked to time, resources, communication, and risk
Explain how projects help drive change, improvement, and strategic priorities within Irish organisations

Course Modules

Explore the core elements of project management through six practical modules designed to help you understand how projects are organised, how they progress, and how they support effective delivery in real work settings.

What Is a Project
Learn what defines a project and how it differs from routine operational activity.
Projects as Temporary Organisations
See how projects bring people together around clear roles, responsibilities, and shared goals.
Projects as a System of Variables
Examine the main factors that shape project delivery, including time, scope, resources, and risk.
Projects as a Process
Understand how projects move through key stages from initiation to completion.
Why Organisations Undertake Projects
Explore how projects help organisations deliver change, improvement, growth, and strategic priorities.
Project Case Studies
Review practical examples that show how project management applies in real situations across Irish workplaces.

IPM Hub & Membership

Enrolment in this programme includes 12 months’ complimentary access to IPM Membership, supporting continued professional development beyond certification.

IPM Social Network – A focused professional space for project managers to connect, exchange perspectives, and share practice-based insights.
IPM Forums – A collaborative environment for structured discussion, problem-solving, and continuous learning across project disciplines.
Events & Mentoring – Access to professional events and mentoring opportunities with experienced practitioners supporting real-world application and career development.
Digital Resources – A curated library of templates, guides, articles, and tools to support effective delivery and improved project outcomes.
PDU Tracker – A centralised tool to record and manage PDUs, simplifying ongoing professional development and PMP recertification.

Is This Course Right for You?

Project management skills are becoming increasingly valuable as Irish organisations deliver change, growth, and long-term investment priorities such as Project Ireland 2040. Learning project management fundamentals can help you:

Understand how projects are planned, structured, and delivered
Contribute more confidently to team-based and project-based work
Bring more structure and clarity to day-to-day work activities and operations
Recognise how organisations use projects to deliver change and improvement
Build transferable skills that apply across many roles and sectors

This programme is ideal for...

This course is suitable for anyone who wants a clear and accessible introduction to project management. Whether you are beginning your career, contributing to project work in your current position, or considering project management as a future direction, it offers a practical starting point with no previous formal training required.

Early-Career Professionals, Graduates, and Final-Year Students
Team Members and Professionals Supporting Project Work
Future Project Managers and Career Changers

Read our free guide: How to Build a Career in Project Management to learn more.

Why IPM?

Reputation & History

Project Management Expertise

Why Choose This Course

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Reputation & History

Established in 1989, IPM is a globally recognised certification body with 35+ years of excellence.
50,000+ professionals trained and 10,000+ certified through internationally accredited programmes.
Official partner of IPMA®, PMI®, and PRINCE2®, upholding global PM standards.
Trusted by 500+ organisations to upskill teams and deliver results.

Project Management Expertise

Our faculty of certified experts bring 25+ years of real-world project experience — from Project Directors to former PM Certification Heads.
For over 35 years, IPM has specialised solely in project, programme, and portfolio management, bringing decades of proven expertise to every learning experience.
Each programme blends international best practice with hands-on learning, helping you apply what you learn from day one.

Why Choose This Course

Gain the toolkit to put a successful project management framework in practice and become a changemaker in your organisation.
Unlike other courses you, will be taught by a variety of handpicked international experts in their subjects – providing you with a variety of perspective.
You will join a large and growing cohort of IPM Alumni who have invested in themselves.
The programme is practical and pulls from internationally respected methodologies.

Globally Positioned

IPM’s global position is strengthened through partnerships with the world’s leading project management certification bodies — IPMA®, PMI®, and PRINCE2®.
Through partnership with TU Dublin, Ireland’s second-largest university, IPM is able to offer programmes with university credits.
This affiliation links IPM to the European University of Technology (EUt+), extending our connection across Europe and beyond.

360° Learning Partner

As your learning partner, IPM supports your growth beyond the classroom through IPM Hub & Membership — a professional network for continuous learning and development.
Gain access to Mentoring, Volunteering, Events, and Jobs Portal — helping you build experience, connections, and career growth.
Publish your writing to strengthen your thought leadership and stay updated with global industry trends.

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7 Hours of Learning
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12 Weeks of Full Access
Expert-led Video Lessons
5 Modules, 21+ Topics
Online Quizzes & Exercises
Certificate of Completion, 7 PDUs
Subtitles Available in Arabic, French, Chinese & Spanish

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Brenda Kane

Senior Operations Manager at Society of St Vincent de Paul Ireland

June 11th

I have now taken the intro to project management and really enjoyed the course. Working in the NGO sector I believe all senior managers should have a grounding in PM. I will be recommending this qualification & provider to the managers I support.

William Geach

Executive Assistant of EU Public Policy at Amazon

Aug 20th

I'd highly recommend the Institute of Project Management

I'd highly recommend the Institute of Project Management. I've been working in Tech for 8 years now and the Agile Project Management class turned into a huge unlock for me, it was the way our dev teams have been doing business and the environment we work in the entire time. I look forward to getting my next PM credential from you.

Padraig Friel

Project Management Consultant and Trainer at PM360 Consulting

March 24th globeimg

My experience of completing the programme is that the course is to the forefront in leading project management concepts and best practices for delivering projects effectively in the today's business world.

Paul Derwin

Technical Sales Account Manager at ASML

Jan 11th

The caliber of lecturers is very high and the course content, material and delivery are excellent. I've taken the PMP preparation course and passed on the 1st attempt. The trainings were excellent with relevant use cases, course work, and high quality lectures over a diverse range of topics.

Mark O’Connor

St Ultan's National School

April 18th globeimg

Lots of experienced and informed tutors. The Institute helped me to integrate project management methodologies into the Higher Education sector.

William Geach

Executive Assistant of EU Public Policy at Amazon

Aug 20th

I've been working in Tech for 8 years now and the Agile Project Management class turned into a huge unlock for me, it was the way our dev teams have been doing business and the environment we work in the entire time. I look forward to getting my next PM credential from you.

Padraig Friel

Project Management Consultant and Trainer at PM360 Consulting

March 24th globeimg

Brenda Kane

Senior Operations Manager at Society of St Vincent de Paul Ireland

June 11th

Paul Derwin

Technical Sales Account Manager at ASML

Jan 11th

The caliber of lecturers is very high and the project management course content, material and delivery are excellent. I've taken the PMP preparation course and passed on the 1st attempt. The trainings were excellent with relevant use cases, course work, and high quality lectures over a diverse range of topics.

Evelyn Morris

Quality Manager at Cal OpEx

Dec 2nd

I would highly recommend Institute Project Management. Very knowledgeable lecturers and I have gained a wealth of knowledge having completed the course. Very relevant information, giving me the skills I needed to move forward with my project management responsibilities. Thanks to everyone at the institute!