Certified Ekasi Project Management Specialist

Certified Ekasi Project Management Specialist
Business Operations Intermediate

Certified Ekasi Project Management Specialist

Gain expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques. This course covers project planning, execution, monitoring, and closing, preparing you to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Course Description

Gain expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques. This course covers project planning, execution, monitoring, and closing, preparing you to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Learning Outcomes

Ability to initiate and plan projects|Skills to execute and monitor project progress|Competence in managing project risks|Proficiency in closing projects and delivering value

Target Audience

Project managers|Team leaders|IT professionals|Construction managers|Anyone leading projects

10 Modules
68 Lessons
18h 50m

What is a project, the project lifecycle, key roles (PM, sponsor, stakeholders), and the PMI knowledge areas overview.
  • 1.1 What is a Project? (25 min)
  • 1.2 The Project Lifecycle (30 min)
  • 1.3 Key Project Roles and Stakeholders (35 min)
  • 1.4 PMI Knowledge Areas Overview (30 min)
  • 1.5 The Triple Constraint (Iron Triangle) (25 min)
  • 1.6 Project Success and Failure Factors (30 min)
  • 1.7 Project Management Methodologies Overview (35 min)

Developing a project charter, defining objectives and success criteria, conducting a feasibility study, and gaining project authorisation.
  • 2.1 Developing a Project Charter (30 min)
  • 2.2 Defining Objectives and Success Criteria (25 min)
  • 2.3 Conducting a Feasibility Study (35 min)
  • 2.4 Stakeholder Identification and Analysis (30 min)
  • 2.5 Business Case Development (35 min)
  • 2.6 Gaining Project Authorization (25 min)
  • 2.7 Initiating Process Group Summary (30 min)

Collecting requirements, defining scope, creating a Work Breakdown Structure, and managing scope boundaries.
  • 3.1 Collecting Requirements (30 min)
  • 3.2 Defining Scope (28 min)
  • 3.3 Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) (35 min)
  • 3.4 Managing Scope Boundaries (28 min)
  • 3.5 Scope Verification and Acceptance (25 min)
  • 3.6 Tools for Scope Management (28 min)
  • 3.7 Scope Management Summary (35 min)

Creating activity lists, dependency mapping, critical path method (CPM), Gantt charts, and schedule compression techniques.
  • 4.1 Creating Activity Lists (30 min)
  • 4.2 Dependency Mapping (28 min)
  • 4.3 Critical Path Method (CPM) (35 min)
  • 4.4 Gantt Charts (28 min)
  • 4.5 Schedule Compression Techniques (32 min)
  • 4.6 Resource Leveling and Optimization (30 min)
  • 4.7 Project Scheduling Summary (35 min)

Estimating resource requirements, building a cost baseline, contingency reserves, and tracking expenditure against budget.
  • 5.1 Estimating Resource Requirements (30 min)
  • 5.2 Building a Cost Baseline (32 min)
  • 5.3 Contingency Reserves and Management Reserve (28 min)
  • 5.4 Tracking Expenditure Against Budget (35 min)
  • 5.5 Cost Estimation Techniques (30 min)
  • 5.6 Cost Control and Variance Analysis (30 min)
  • 5.7 Resource Planning and Budgeting Summary (35 min)

Risk identification and response planning, quality management basics, and managing vendor and procurement relationships.
  • 6.1 Risk Identification (30 min)
  • 6.2 Risk Analysis and Prioritization (32 min)
  • 6.3 Risk Response Planning (30 min)
  • 6.4 Quality Management Basics (30 min)
  • 6.5 Quality Control Tools (30 min)
  • 6.6 Procurement Management (35 min)
  • 6.7 Risk, Quality, and Procurement Summary (35 min)

Agile values and Scrum framework applied to project management. Sprints, backlogs, user stories, and Kanban boards.
  • 7.1 Agile Values and Principles (35 min)
  • 7.2 Scrum Framework Overview (35 min)
  • 7.3 Sprints and Backlogs (35 min)
  • 7.4 Kanban Boards (30 min)
  • 7.5 Agile Estimation and Planning (35 min)
  • 7.6 Agile Metrics and Continuous Improvement (30 min)
  • 7.7 Agile Project Delivery Summary (35 min)

Leading project execution, status reporting, managing issues and change requests, formal project closure, and lessons learned.
  • 8.1 Leading Project Execution (32 min)
  • 8.2 Status Reporting and Communication (30 min)
  • 8.3 Managing Issues and Change Requests (32 min)
  • 8.4 Formal Project Closure (30 min)
  • 8.5 Lessons Learned (30 min)
  • 8.6 Post-Implementation Review (32 min)
  • 8.7 Project Execution and Closure Summary (35 min)

This module equips learners with essential research skills including research design, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, survey development, interviewing skills, ethical considerations in research, and how to apply research findings to improve workplace practices and decision-making.
  • 9.1 Introduction to Research Methods (30 min)
  • 9.2 Research Design and Methodology (32 min)
  • 9.3 Data Collection Methods (32 min)
  • 9.4 Quantitative Data Analysis (35 min)
  • 9.5 Qualitative Data Analysis (32 min)
  • 9.6 Applying Research to Workplace Practice (30 min)
  • 9.7 Research Methods Summary (35 min)

This module develops critical soft skills essential for workplace success: integrated thinking (connecting ideas across disciplines), logical reasoning and problem-solving, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, mediation skills, conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, building consensus, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
  • Foundations of Integrated Thinking (60 min)
  • Logical Reasoning and Problem-Solving (75 min)
  • Effective Workplace Communication (65 min)
  • Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution (70 min)
  • Building Consensus and Collaborative Culture (60 min)

Certification Exam

Final examination for Certified Ekasi Project Management Specialist certification

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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Duration 35 hours
Skill Level Intermediate
Learning Method Self Study
Category Business Operations
Modules 10
Total Lessons 68
Last Updated August 2025
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