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Project Planning Essentials Certificate

This course covers project charters, scope definition, work breakdown structures, and timeline scheduling. You will learn to sequence task dependencies, calculate critical path timelines, and allocate resources on RACI matrices. By the end, you will assemble an integrated project plan and set baseline metrics.

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Last updated Aug 2026
Project Planning Essentials Certificate
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This course includes:
  • 4 weeks of structured content
  • 10 video lessons & readings
  • 5 hands-on lab exercises & quizzes
  • Verified certificate on completion
What you'll learn

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

Compile project charters, define deliverables, and outline scopes.
Construct Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and dictionary maps.
Sequence project dependencies and determine critical paths.
Build resource allocation grids and project budget tables.
Assemble complete project plans and set tracking baselines.

How this course opens doors

Scope Definition

Draft project charters and build Work Breakdown Structures to prevent scope creep.

Schedule Mechanics

Sequence task dependencies, identify critical paths, and construct Gantt charts.

Budgeting & Resources

Allocate project resources and build budget baselines from task costs.

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Course Content

Course curriculum

5 modules · 24 lessons
01
1. Project Foundations: What a Project Is and How It Starts
~31 min
What Is a Project? Definitions~5 min
The Project Charter~6 min
Project vs Operations vs Program~5 min
Common Initiation Mistakes~5 min
Module 1 Quiz - Project Foundations~10 min
02
2. Scope Definition & Work Breakdown Structure
~31 min
03
3. Task Sequencing & Timeline Creation
~31 min
04
4. Resource Planning & Budgeting Basics
~31 min
05
5. Bringing It Together: The Complete Project Plan
~26 min
Skills you'll gain

Skills Cloud

Charter DraftingWBS ConstructionCritical Path MethodResource AllocationBudget BaseliningPlan Integration
Target Audience

Who this course is for

New Project Managers

Master scope definitions, task breakdowns, and plan projects end-to-end.

Business Analysts

Map project requirements, align resources, and track progress.

Operations Planners

Optimize resource allocations, calculate budgets, and schedule projects.

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Certification

Earn a Verifiable Certificate

Certificate of Completion
Learner Name
Project Planning Essentials Certificate
SC-2026-VERIFIED
Verified

SkillCite Verified Certificate

Complete all modules and pass the final assessment to earn a shareable, verifiable digital credential.

Verifiable via public API with unique credential ID
Shareable on LinkedIn, Twitter, and personal portfolio
Recognized by employers and technology companies
Week-by-Week

Course Timeline

Week 1
Project Foundations

Learn lifecycle phases, draft project charters, and define stakeholder roles.

Project lifecycleChartersStakeholders
Week 2
Scope & WBS Maps

Write scope statements, build WBS trees, and establish change controls.

Scope limitsWBS treesChange controls
Week 3
Sequencing & Gantt Charts

Map task dependencies, calculate critical paths, and compile Gantt charts.

Task sequencingCritical pathGantt charts
Week 4
Resource & Budget Plans

Allocate resources on RACI charts, estimate costs, and build budgets.

RACI chartsCost estimationBudget sheets
Week 5
Complete Plan Assembly

Assemble plans, set baselines, and configure stakeholder communications.

Plan assemblyBaseliningCommunication plans
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