Project Management - Oxtech Academy

About Course

This practical 12-week Project Management programme is designed to help complete beginners develop the skills needed to plan, organise, execute, and successfully deliver projects across different industries. You will learn how projects move from idea to completion while using professional project management practices and industry-standard tools.

Throughout the programme, you will gain hands-on experience with tools like Trello, Asana, Notion, Google Sheets, and an introduction to Jira. You will build essential project documents, manage stakeholders, plan budgets and timelines, identify project risks, and explore both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.

Understand the complete project life cycle from initiation to project closure.
Plan projects using project charters, timelines, budgets, and work breakdown structures (WBS).
Apply both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.
Create Gantt charts and manage project schedules effectively.
Use Trello, Asana, Notion, Google Sheets, and basic Jira for project tracking.
Write user stories, build product backlogs, and manage Agile sprints.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks using a Risk Register.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders through reports, meetings, and project updates.
Build professional project documentation used in real organisations.
Develop leadership, communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
Complete a portfolio-ready capstone project that demonstrates your project management skills.

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Project Management
You will be introduced to the basic meaning, purpose, and importance of project management. This week helps you understand what a project is, who a project manager is, and how projects are planned, organized, monitored, and completed successfully. You will also begin to see how project management helps teams manage time, resources, tasks, people, risks, and goals in a structured way.

Module 1: What project management is and why it matters

28:30
Module 1 Quiz – Introduction to Project Management
Module 2: The difference between a project and everyday operations

26:54
Module 2 Quiz – Projects, Operations and Key Project Roles
Module 3: Overview of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)

24:51
Module 3 Quiz – Overview of Project Management Methodologies
Module 4: Real-World Examples of Projects

24:01
Module 4 Quiz – Real-World Examples of Projects
Module 5: Test of Knowledge

01:22
Module 5 – Test of Understanding

Week 2: The Project Life Cycle & Initiation
You will understand how projects move from an idea to a structured plan through the project life cycle. This week introduces the main stages of a project, with a focus on initiation, where the project purpose, goals, stakeholders, scope, risks, and expected outcomes are clearly defined. By the end of this section, you will know how to start a project properly, ask the right questions, and set a strong foundation before planning and execution begin.

Week 3: Project Planning — Scope, Time & Budget
A great project doesn't succeed by chance—it succeeds because it is planned well. This week teaches you how to build a clear roadmap before any work begins. You'll learn how to define exactly what needs to be done, break a project into manageable tasks using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), organise those tasks into a realistic timeline, and understand how they connect through dependencies. You'll also discover how to estimate project costs, create a simple budget, and monitor spending to keep your project on track. Using practical tools like Google Sheets and Gantt charts, you'll gain hands-on experience creating a project plan that balances scope, time, and budget—the three foundations of successful project management. By the end of the week, you'll have a complete project plan that prepares you to execute projects confidently, stay organised, and deliver results efficiently.

Week 4: Project Management Tools
This week introduces you to some of the most widely used project management platforms, including Trello, Asana, Notion, and Jira. You'll learn how to create project boards, assign tasks, set deadlines, track progress, and collaborate with team members in real time. You'll also understand the strengths of each tool and how to choose the right one based on the size and complexity of a project. By the end of the week, you'll have built and managed your own project board for your fictional project, giving you practical experience with the same tools used by project managers and teams around the world.

Week 5: Agile Project Management & Scrum
This week introduces you to Agile, a flexible way of managing projects and responding to change. You’ll learn how Scrum works, including Sprints, Daily Standups, User Stories, Product Backlogs, and key team roles. By the end of the week, you’ll create an Agile workflow and plan a two-week Sprint for your project.

Week 6: Stakeholder Management & Communication
This week focuses on managing the people who influence your project's success. You'll learn how to identify and prioritise stakeholders, create effective communication plans, write professional project updates, and run productive meetings. By the end of the week, you'll be able to keep stakeholders informed, manage expectations, and communicate confidently throughout a project.

Week 7: Risk Management & Problem Solving
This week teaches you how to identify, assess, and manage project risks before they become major problems. You'll learn how to build a Risk Register, prioritise risks, apply effective response strategies, and resolve issues as they arise. By the end of the week, you'll be able to minimise project disruptions and make informed decisions when challenges occur.

Week 8: Project Closing, Reporting & Career Paths
This week covers how to successfully close a project and evaluate its outcomes. You'll learn how to complete project handovers, write closure reports, document lessons learned, and build a portfolio that showcases your skills. You'll also explore entry-level project management career paths and industry certifications that can help you advance professionally.

Week 9: Review & Revision
This week is dedicated to reinforcing everything you've learned throughout the course. You'll revisit the key concepts from the first eight weeks, identify areas where you need more practice, and strengthen your understanding through guided revision. By the end of the week, you'll be well prepared for your capstone project and final examination, with greater confidence in your project management skills.

Week 10: Peer Review & Capstone Preparation
This week focuses on refining your final project through feedback and collaboration. You'll review other learners' work, receive constructive feedback on your own project, and make improvements before submission. By the end of the week, you'll have a polished capstone project ready for final assessment.

Week 11: Capstone Project Submission & Final Exam
This week marks the completion of your learning journey. You'll submit your capstone project, complete the final assessment, and demonstrate the practical skills you've developed throughout the course. By the end of the week, you'll have showcased your ability to plan, manage, and deliver a project from start to finish.

Week 12: Graduation & Certificate Preparation
This week celebrates your achievement and prepares you for the next step in your career. You'll complete the graduation process, receive guidance on accessing your certificate, and learn how to showcase your new skills professionally. By the end of the week, you'll be ready to confidently begin your journey as a project management professional.

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: What project management is and why it matters

Module 1 Quiz – Introduction to Project Management

Module 2: The difference between a project and everyday operations

Module 2 Quiz – Projects, Operations and Key Project Roles

Module 3: Overview of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)

Module 3 Quiz – Overview of Project Management Methodologies

Module 4: Real-World Examples of Projects

Module 4 Quiz – Real-World Examples of Projects

Module 5: Test of Knowledge

Module 5 – Test of Understanding

Module 6 Quiz – The 5 Phases of a Project

Module 7: Defining a Project Scope and Objectives

Module 7 Quiz – Defining a Project Scope and Objectives

Module 8 Quiz – Writing a Project Charter

Module 9 : Identifying Stakeholders and Understanding Their Interests

Module 9 Quiz – Identifying Stakeholders and Understanding Their Interests

Module 10 : Smart Goals in Project Management

Module 10 Quiz – Smart Goals in Project Management

Activity Of the Week

Module 11 – Breaking a project into tasks using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Module 11 Quiz – Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Module 11 Activity

Module 12 : Creating a project timeline and Gantt chart

Module 12 Quiz – Project Timeline and Gantt Chart

Module 12 Activity

Module 13 : Understanding task dependencies and sequencing

Module 13 Quiz – Task Dependencies and Sequencing

Module 13 Activity

Module 14 : Estimating project budgets and tracking costs

Module 14 Quiz – Building and Tracking a Project Budget

Module 14 Activity

Module 15 :Tools: Google Sheets for basic project planning

Module 15 Quiz – Using Google Sheets for Project Planning

Module 16 : Introduction to Trello, Asana, and Notion for project tracking

Module 16 Quiz – Introduction to Trello, Asana and Notion

Module 17 : Setting up a project board: tasks, owners, due dates, statuses

Module 17 Quiz – Defining Project Scope and Objectives

Module 18 : Using Jira for basic task management (intro overview)

Module 18 Quiz – Jira for Basic Task Management

Module 19 : Choosing the right tool for the right project size

Module 19 Quiz – Choosing the Right Tool for the Right Project Size

Module 20 : Keeping a project dashboard updated in real time

Module 20 Quiz – Keeping a Project Dashboard Updated in Real Time

Module 21 :What Agile is and the values behind the Agile Manifesto

Module 21 Quiz – Introduction to Agile

Module 22 : Scrum framework: Sprints, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, Retrospective

Module 22 Quiz – Understanding the Scrum Framework

Module 23 : Roles in Scrum: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team

Module 23 – Scrum Roles

Module 24 : Writing User Stories and building a Product Backlog

Module 24 Quiz – User Stories and Product Backlogs

Module 25 : Kanban boards as a lightweight Agile alternative

Module 25 Quiz – Kanban Boards

Module 26 – Identifying and Mapping Stakeholders

Module 27 : Building a stakeholder communication plan

Module 27 – Building a Stakeholder Communication Plan

Module 28 : Writing professional project status reports and updates

Module 28 – Writing Professional Project Status Reports

Module 29 – Running Effective Project Meetings

Module 30 : Managing stakeholder expectations and handling scope creep

Module 30 – Managing Stakeholder Expectations and Scope Creep

Module 31 : What project risk is and why it must be managed proactively

Module 32 : Identifying, assessing, and prioritising project risks

Module 34 : Risk response strategies: avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept