Project Management

Strengthen the ability to plan, execute, and monitor projects across their lifecycle, manage risks and resources effectively, and deliver outcomes aligned with strategic and operational goals.

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Dates:Jun 20 - Dec 6, 2026

Duration:24 WeeksLive Online and Self-paced

Fees:₹1,35,000 + taxes

GST will be charged at checkoutFinancing options available

Eligibility:With 5+ years of work experience

Graduate or equivalent diploma (10+2+3/4) from a recognised universityDocuments Required to Apply

Programme Overview

Professionals engaged in a public policy discussion

Bringing Structure and Discipline to Project Execution

Projects today operate in environments shaped by shifting priorities, tighter timelines, evolving risks, and increasing stakeholder expectations. Delivering successful outcomes, therefore, requires more than managing schedules and tasks; it demands structured planning, disciplined execution, and the ability to adapt when conditions change.

The Certificate Programme in Project Management equips professionals with the frameworks and tools needed to manage projects across their full lifecycle. Participants explore methods for project selection, planning, risk management, resource optimisation, and performance monitoring, and examine modern practices such as Agile and AI-enabled project management to deliver reliable, strategically aligned outcomes.

Key Takeaways

Execute projects with strategic clarity

The programme equips you to:

Plan and execute projects effectively while managing scope, time, cost, and quality
Align project selection and priorities with organisational strategy and goals
Identify and mitigate risks using structured risk analysis and contingency planning
Optimise resources and budgets to ensure efficient project delivery
Monitor performance using tools such as Earned Value Management and corrective controls

Public policy professionals in a strategic session

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Programme Highlights

Experience a distinctive blend of practical learning, expert guidance, and real-world exposure that transforms how you lead and create impact in business.

Hours of Pre-recorded Videos

Access asynchronous content by ISB faculty, designed for flexible, self-paced learning

Hours of Live-virtual Sessions

Engage in live-virtual sessions offering interactive learning and real-time insights from leading experts

MasterClasses

Gain strategic insights through exclusive MasterClasses with Industry Experts and ISB Faculty, designed to deepen your understanding and enhance your professional capabilities

Project Management Simulation

Enhance real-world decision-making with hands-on experiential learning through a simulation by Harvard Business Publishing

Application Based Training on Microsoft Project

Practical Microsoft Project training to plan, track, and manage projects effectively

PMP Certification Training Module

Get access to a PMP® prep module offering 35 PMI-required contact hours to confidently prepare for the Project Management Professional Certification Exam

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Learner Profiles

Professionals Managing Complex Projects

Senior Professionals Overseeing Multiple Stakeholders

Professionals in Digitally Transforming Industries

Professionals responsible for leading large or cross-functional initiatives
Individuals seeking structured methods to manage risks, timelines, and resources

Managers aiming to deliver projects more reliably in dynamic environments

Professionals coordinating projects across teams, functions, or departments
Managers looking to improve project planning and execution practices

Individuals seeking frameworks to manage scope, cost, and stakeholder expectations

Professionals working in fast-paced, technology-driven sectors
Individuals integrating digital tools and modern project practices into delivery

Managers ensuring projects support broader strategic and organisational goals

Curriculum

Journey through essential project phases, from foundations and planning to execution and closure, gaining hands-on skills with proven tools, frameworks, and real-world insights that drive successful outcomes.

Course 1: Introduction to Project Management

Understand how projects differ from operations and programmes
Explore the project lifecycle and key knowledge areas
Identify roles and responsibilities within project teams
Apply foundational frameworks to manage scope, resources, and schedules

Course 2: Managing a Project Portfolio

Align project selection with organisational strategy and goals
Evaluate projects using financial tools such as NPV and payback
Incorporate risk criteria into portfolio decision-making
Apply multi-criteria frameworks to prioritise competing projects

Course 3: Project Initiation

Conduct stakeholder analysis to understand project needs and expectations
Perform feasibility assessments to evaluate project viability
Develop structured project proposals and business cases
Create project charters that define scope, purpose, and alignment

Course 4: Fundamentals of Project Planning

Develop work breakdown structures to organise project deliverables
Sequence activities logically to build effective project schedules
Apply network diagrams and scheduling techniques for planning
Use tools such as Gantt charts and critical path analysis

Course 5: Risk Analysis and Contingency Planning

Identify potential project risks and assess their impact
Apply qualitative and quantitative techniques for risk evaluation
Use tools such as PERT and probability analysis in planning
Develop contingency and mitigation strategies for uncertainties

Course 6: Optimising Resources and Budgets

Allocate resources effectively using histograms and levelling methods
Apply cost estimation techniques to develop realistic project budgets
Balance resource availability with project demands and priorities
Manage cost, quality, and efficiency across project activities

Course 7: Execution Challenges and Solutions

Address execution challenges related to scope, time, and resources
Apply techniques such as fast tracking and crashing to manage timelines
Manage scope changes and prevent scope creep during execution
Balance stakeholder expectations with project constraints

Course 8: Project Monitoring and Control

Track project performance using Earned Value Management
Apply visual monitoring tools to assess progress and identify deviations
Analyse variances and efficiency metrics to evaluate project health
Implement corrective actions to keep projects aligned with objectives

Course 9: Evolving Practices in Project Execution and Closure

Strengthen communication and conflict resolution within project teams
Apply agile practices for adaptive and iterative project delivery
Explore digital and AI-enabled approaches in project management
Conduct structured project closure and capture lessons learned

Note: Courses and topics are subject to change based on our faculty recommendations to keep the content contextual and relevant to the evolving environment.

What You Gain

Programme Certificate

Completing all courses in the programme awards you the prestigious Programme Certificate, recognising your hard work and symbolising your professional growth. (For illustrative purposes only).

Course Certificate

Completion of a course awards you a Course Certificate, a recognition of your advancement in an area within the programme. (For illustrative purposes only).

Digital Badge

Celebrate and share your progress with micro-certifications for timely completion of modules within each course. (For illustrative purposes only).

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Programme Eligibility: Diploma/Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognised university; Minimum 3 years post-degree work experience

ISB Online Alumni Benefits 

On successful completion of this programme, participants gain the ISB Online Alumni status. The privileges of this exclusive community include: 

Community and Network Access 

Participants gain access to the ISB Online Alumni portal and the ISB Online Network LinkedIn group, enabling continued connections with senior leaders and entrepreneurs while fostering meaningful peer connections and professional exchange. 

Professional Support and Engagement  

Members get access to the ISB Online Alumni Engagement team via email, ensuring continued assistance and a direct channel for programme-related guidance, updates, and engagement opportunities.

Learning and Knowledge Resources 

The Online Alumni network community receives curated newsletters and regular updates designed to support ongoing learning. Members stay informed about insights from faculty and industry experts through knowledge resources shared periodically. 

Beyond the Classroom   

Participants are eligible to attend masterclasses delivered by ISB faculty and industry leaders and receive programme fee benefits, including a 5% discount on ISB Executive Education programmes and a 20% discount on ISB Online programmes. 

Note: Alumni benefits are subject to ISB policy and may change without prior notice.

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Programme Faculty

Vijaya Sunder M

Assistant Professor of Operations Management (Practice), ISB