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PMC200
Project Management Essentials
Gain an essential understanding of project management principles, methodologies and practices across the project life cycle. In this foundational course, you will become familiar with core project terminology, responsibilities, and delivery approaches including Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in project initiation and planning, by developing two key planning documents: a project charter and a scope statement.
The final assignment is due one week after the course ends.
20 PMI professional development units
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 3 weeks
Tuition: $865
Can be applied to:
Project Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to a program later.
- Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 26 (self-paced within deadlines)
- Tue, May 12, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, May 19, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, May 26, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 24 (self-paced within deadlines)
- Thu, Sep 10, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Thu, Sep 17, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 26 (self-paced within deadlines)
- Tue, Jan 12, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Jan 19, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Jan 26, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, May 7 - Thu, May 27 (self-paced within deadlines)
- Thu, May 13, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Thu, May 20, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Thu, May 27, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Wed, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 21 (self-paced within deadlines)
- Tue, Sep 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Sep 14, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Sep 21, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Define core project management terminology, principles, and processes for effective project initiation and management
- Identify the project manager’s role within organizations and projects.
- Differentiate project life cycle and delivery approaches (Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid) and their uses in real-world contexts
- Create a project charter that outlines objectives, stakeholders and high-level constraints
- Create a scope statement that defines project deliverables, boundaries and assumptions
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend 6–10 hours per week on coursework
- Expect readings, videos, discussions and case-study activities
- Plan to access the course regularly to keep up with your work
- Plan to participate in a weekly live online class
You will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis on:
- Assignments
- Self-assessments
- Quizzes
- Participation in live online classes
Learning Materials
Course fees do not include textbooks. We recommend you purchase your textbook as soon as you’ve registered. We will provide additional course materials online.
Required textbook:
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 8th edition. Available as of January 2026 for purchase from online or local bookstores, or through the PMI website. We will expect you to have read the textbook, as this course will reference relevant chapters.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.
Professional Development Credits
SFU is an Authorized Training Partner with the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. This course qualifies for PMI professional development units (PDUs) whether you're pursuing the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® or Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation or needing to meet continuing certification requirements.