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Project Management Foundations

Beginner 4 hours English Completion Certificate

What you'll learn

Define project scope and objectives
Build realistic schedules and budgets
Identify and manage project risks
Engage and communicate with stakeholders
Track progress and control changes
Close projects and capture lessons

This course includes

4h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
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Instructor

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Bonnie Biafore
LinkedIn Learning instructor
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Taught by Bonnie Biafore, a PMP-certified project manager and one of the most-followed project-management instructors, known for practical, jargon-free guidance.

Requirements

  • No prior experience required

Who this course is for

  • New and aspiring project managers
  • Professionals who run projects informally
  • Team leads taking on delivery

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Frequently asked questions

Yes — it's a methodology-neutral introduction covering the whole project lifecycle, designed for people new to formal project management.
It builds foundational knowledge but isn't a PMP exam-prep course. It's a strong first step before dedicated certification study.
Google's (on Coursera) is far longer and credential-focused. This is a faster, broad foundation — great if you want the essentials without a multi-month program.
On a LinkedIn Learning subscription (~$39.99/month, free trial; free via many libraries), with a shareable certificate of completion.
About four hours.
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