Professional in Project Management (PPM)

The Professional in Project Management (PPM)™ certification is a globally recognized credential that equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully manage projects in today’s competitive business environment. Unlike traditional programs that only explain what project management is, the PPM™ program delivers practical how-to guidance, tools, and techniques for effective implementation in real-world projects.

This 50-hour e-learning course provides participants with a complete framework for planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects, while focusing on leadership, risk management, and team development. Accredited by GAQM, the certification validates your ability to manage projects on scope, time, and cost, even under increasing complexity and demands.

Course Modules

• Module 1 – Project Management Fundamentals
  • Defining projects and project management
  • Project life cycles and benefits
  • Vision and goal setting
  • Statement of work and project planning worksheets
• Module 2 – Project Management Training
  • Basics of project management
  • Life cycle, risks, and contingency planning
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), budgets, and communication
  • Teamwork, meetings, and project presentations
• Module 3 – Intermediate Project Management
  • Scheduling, budgeting, and change control
  • Project risks and compression techniques
  • Closing out projects effectively
• Module 4 – Effective Planning & Scheduling
  • Activity estimation, dependencies, and resource alignment
  • Scheduling software, uncertainty, and risk management
  • Monitoring and updating schedules
• Module 5 – Advanced Project Management
  • Team selection and motivation strategies
  • Communication with executives and sponsors
  • Managing difficult team members
• Module 6 – Team Building
  • Team types, TORI model, and survey tools
  • Team development stages, leadership, and conflict management
  • Problem-solving, consensus, and trust models
• Module 7 – Building Better Teams
  • Team norms, trust building, and development stages
  • Effective communication and team player roles
• Module 8 – Risk Management
  • Identifying, assessing, and responding to risks
  • Planning, monitoring, and reporting controls
• Module 9 – Crisis Management
  • Crisis audits and incident management
  • Emergency operations center and business continuity
  • Case studies and recovery strategies
• Module 10 – Time Management
  • Goal setting, routines, and planning techniques
  • Overcoming procrastination and organizing workload
• Module 11 – Leadership Skills
  • Time and energy management
  • Conflict resolution, commitment curve, and leadership success traits
• Module 12 – Self-Leadership
  • Self-awareness, change management, motivation, and personal growth
• Module 13 – Communication Strategies
  • Positive relationships, listening skills, body language, and styles
  • Assertiveness and workplace techniques
• Module 14 – Knowledge Management
  • Tacit vs explicit knowledge
  • KM frameworks, models, toolkits, and case studies

Program Details

• Duration: 50 Hours (Self-Paced)
• Certificate Accreditation: GAQM
• Validity: 5 Years (renewable via CEUs or re-exam)

The PPM™ certification is ideal for project managers, program managers, HR managers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals with at least two years of project management experience.