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Fundamentals of Project Management

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Course description

The course introduces the main concepts of project management and enables their implementation with a final practical activity. Through the development of a project, participants will be able to apply the presented content. The course is aimed at beginners and is based on principles and best practices shared worldwide by PMI®.

Main Topics

  1. Introduction to Project Management and Innovation
  • Definition of a project and its difference from processes.
  • The project lifecycle: traditional vs. innovative.
  • Project vs. Product vs. Program Management.
  • Why innovation requires a different approach.
  1. Traditional vs. Agile Project Management
  • Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid models: characteristics and comparison.
  • When to use a predictive vs. adaptive model.
  • Overview of Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Thinking.
  1. The Project Charter and Value Definition
  • How to define a project: objectives, benefits, constraints.
  • Drafting a Project Charter.
  1. Planning Innovative Projects
  • Structured breakdown (WBS) and high-level roadmap.
  • Iterative planning: sprints, milestones, feedback loop.
  • Working with prototypes, MVPs, and validation cycles.
  1. Risks, Uncertainty, and Change
  • Risk management.
  • How to manage uncertainty, volatility, and complexity (VUCA model).
  • Change management and stakeholder alignment.
  1. Team, Communication, and Leadership in Innovative Projects
  • Roles in the project team: project manager, product owner, sponsor.
  • Effective communication and conflict management.
  • Adaptive leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
  1. Tools and Technologies Supporting Innovative PM
  • Digital tools for project management.
  • Collaboration tools and progress visualization.
  1. Practical Workshop / Simulation Lab
  • Simulation: definition and kickoff of an innovative project.
  • Group work: mapping objectives, stakeholders, and roadmap.
  • Debriefing: what worked, challenges, and learning.

 

Participant profile

The course is recommended for managers and professionals

Objectives

  • Introduce the fundamentals of project management in a modern key.
  • Understand how innovation impacts project management.
  • Provide practical and adaptive tools to lead innovative projects.
  • Develop planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills in dynamic contexts.

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding basic project management tools adapted to innovation.
  • Mastery of iterative logic and lean project thinking.
  • Practical skills in launching and managing projects in dynamic environments.

Participation conditions

None

Cost per participant

€300

Participants

Min 5

Resources available from PNRR funds, Mission 4 – Component 2 – Investment 2.3:

Grants up to 100%

Cost per company

€1500

Participants

Max 15 per company

Mode

In-person

Duration

12 hours

Level

Introductory

Trainer

CIM

At the end of each course, you will receive a certificate of participation issued by the CIM4.0 Competence Center.
As an implementing body for digital transition, CIM4.0 holds the accreditation certificate from the Piedmont Region for the provision of continuous training. Certificate No.: 1503/001

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