Distance learning course project management compact

Introduction to classic project management

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This distance learning course is held in German.
This distance learning course offers a sound introduction to classic project management. You will get to know all the important parameters from project planning to project organization and control through to project completion in a flexible and self-directed way and will learn which social skills are essential for this. You will use your newly acquired specialist knowledge to successfully manage and take responsibility for projects. The self-study units are designed to be varied and also include exercises and transfer tasks. A certificate of attendance confirms your newly acquired specialist knowledge.
2025 Zfu seal Pj MkThe distance learning course "Project Management Compact" has been tested and approved by the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7543725.
Module
Basics of project management and successful project start
Basics of project management and successful project start

Author: Thorsten Reichert

  • What is a project and what types of project are there?
  • Project management models.
  • The phases of a project.
  • Central DIN standards in project management.
  • Requirements catalog, order clarification and target definition.
  • Simple risk assessment and stakeholder analysis.
  • Project structuring.
  • The project assignment and a good project kick-off.
Module
Project planning
Project planning

Author: Thorsten Reichert

  • Objectives and importance of project planning.
  • Procedure for estimating expenses.
  • Scheduling and resource planning.
  • Risk and cost planning.
  • Optimization of overall planning.
Module
Project organization
Project organization

Author: Ulrich Nägele

  • Individual project organization.
  • Roles, responsibilities and obligations.
  • Internal and external clients.
  • Variations of the project organization.
  • Company and project organization.
  • Organizational conflicts, interaction between line and project organization.
  • Multi-project management.
  • Importance of innovation-friendly structures in companies for competitiveness and securing the future.
  • Introduction of project management in the company.
  • eLearning card: Kanban.
Module
Project management
Project management

Author: Thorsten Reichert

  • Project management at a glance.
  • Project evaluation procedure.
  • Project tracking on the basis of project planning.
  • Holistic analysis methods (e.g. milestone trend analysis, earned value analysis).
  • Project management measures.
  • Project reporting and notes on project documentation.
Module
Project completion
Project completion

Author: Sabine Peipe

  • Finish projects correctly.
  • Goals and requirements for project completion.
  • Project handover.
  • Evaluate projects in a targeted manner.
  • Final project report.
  • Knowledge management in the project.

Flexible continuing education—anytime, anywhere.

  • 9months of access:No time pressure—you set the pace.  
  • Print & digital:Learn anytime, anywhere—with your printed and digital learning materials.  
  • Optional online seminars:Expand your knowledge live with experts.  

  • Get started right away: Access all course content online as soon as the course begins. We’ll mail your printed study materials to you.   
  • Always supported: e-mail, interactive quizzes, and regularly updated content.   

With the help of the flexible learning concept, which teaches you sound knowledge in a practical and compact way, you will expand and develop your basic project management skills.

You know the most important methods and instruments of classic project management, plan projects professionally and complete them successfully.

You will receive helpful learning tips via your online learning environment as soon as you book.
You will have access to all learning elements at the start of the distance learning course.

  • Employees who manage projects or would like to do so in the future.
  • People who want to develop or expand their project management skills through distance learning.
  • Employees from companies, associations or public administrations.
  • Employees at all levels, e.g. managers, specialists, assistants.

 

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Plan course
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Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

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€430.00 plus VAT
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FAQs on the Compact Distance Learning Course

Not every project immediately requires in-depth project management knowledge. Often, it is more important to be able to confidently apply the basic methods and tools to successfully plan and implement small or medium-sized projects. This distance learning course provides a concise and practical introduction to the most important fundamentals of traditional project management. With a time commitment of about 35 hours, it is particularly well-suited for anyone who wants to build a solid foundation in a short amount of time.

Project management encompasses the entire project lifecycle, from defining objectives through planning and management to successful project completion. This includes, among other things, project structuring, schedule and resource planning, risk assessment, project reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders. This distance learning course systematically teaches these methods and demonstrates how projects can be structured and successfully managed.

 

Structured project management creates transparency, facilitates teamwork, and helps keep track of time, costs, and quality. Clear goals, defined responsibilities, and systematic project management reduce risks and help ensure that projects are completed on time and efficiently. This distance learning course provides practical tools that can be applied directly in your daily work.

This distance learning course deliberately focuses on the essential fundamentals of classical project management and covers them in a short period of time. Thanks to the flexible distance learning format, participants can work through the material at their own pace and from any location, and apply what they learn directly to their current projects. Those who wish to delve deeper into the subject can expand their knowledge with the comprehensive distance learning course on project management.

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