Welcome to GP Healthcare Alliance’s Fundamentals of Project Management course.
This course is designed for anyone who will be undertaking Project Management as part of their job role, including Managers, CEO’s in any profession and GP / other professional Partners within the United Kingdom. The time taken to complete this course will depend upon prior experience and knowledge and could take up to 3 hours, you will have a downloadable PDF at the end of the course. The aim of this training is for the learner to understand the basic principles of Project Management and to be able to carry out the tasks involved and understand why these are necessary within your workplace role. This course has been created to help guide you, to become familiar with what you might be expected to do and how you can begin to approach your Project. The contents of this course are available on a downloadable PDF for you to be able to utilise at a later date if required, which can be increased in size when downloaded if need be. Please also ensure that you follow your workplace Policies and Protocols when carrying out your projects.
Fundamentals of Project Management
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- Average time to complete: 3 hours
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- Downloadable resources included
- Free CPD-accredited certificate to evidence professional development
Effective project management provides the structure needed to turn an idea into a clearly planned and successfully delivered piece of work. Without defined objectives, responsibilities and timescales, projects can lose direction, exceed available resources or fail to meet the needs of the people involved.
This CPD-accredited online project management fundamentals course provides a practical introduction to the main principles, stages and tools used to manage workplace projects. It follows the project management life cycle from initiation and planning through to execution, monitoring and formal closure.
Why this course matters
- Provides a structured approach to planning and delivering workplace projects
- Helps people managing projects define clear objectives, responsibilities and measures of success
- Supports effective stakeholder identification, communication and engagement
- Introduces practical tools for managing milestones, timelines, risks and resources
- Helps teams monitor progress and respond when a project moves off track
- Encourages effective project closure, evaluation and continuous improvement
What you will learn
- The purpose of project management and the stages of the project life cycle
- How to define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria
- How project initiation documents and SMART objectives support effective planning
- How to identify, analyse and engage project stakeholders
- How milestones, Gantt charts and highlight reports help monitor project delivery
- How to evaluate outcomes, capture lessons learned and close a project properly
Who this course is for
This online project management training course is suitable for anyone who manages or contributes to workplace projects, including:
- New and aspiring project managers
- Team leaders and line managers
- Practice and operational managers
- Business owners, partners and company directors
- Project team members and project support staff
- Professionals taking responsibility for a project alongside their main role
The course provides an introductory overview and does not require previous project management experience. Its principles can be applied across healthcare, business, public services, charities and other workplace settings.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and key stages of the project management life cycle
- Develop clear project objectives, scope, deliverables and success criteria
- Recognise the main information included in a project initiation document
- Identify stakeholders and consider their interest, influence and communication needs
- Use milestones and project reporting to monitor progress, risks and performance
- Describe the activities required to evaluate and formally close a project
Full course description
The project management life cycle
The course introduces the purpose of project management and the structured stages a project moves through from initiation to closure. It considers how planning, delivery, monitoring and review work together to help a project achieve its objectives within agreed timescales and resources.
Initiating and defining a project
You will explore how a project initiation document can establish a clear foundation for a project by setting out its purpose, scope, deliverables, stakeholders, resources and potential risks. The course also introduces SMART objectives and explains how clear, measurable and realistic goals can improve project planning and evaluation.
Stakeholder identification and engagement
Projects can affect many different individuals, groups and organisations. The course explains how to identify key stakeholders, assess their level of interest and influence, and plan appropriate communication throughout the project. It also introduces stakeholder analysis tools to help you carry out the right level of engagement with stakeholders.
Project planning, milestones and delivery
You will consider how milestones, deadlines and dependencies can be used to structure a project and monitor progress. The course introduces Gantt charts as a visual way of presenting project activities and timescales. During the execution stage, you will explore how highlight reports can provide stakeholders with clear updates on progress, achievements, risks, resources and upcoming priorities.
Monitoring, evaluation and project closure
The course explains the importance of comparing actual progress with the original project plan and taking corrective action when necessary. It also covers the main considerations involved in closing a project, including confirming that deliverables have been completed, evaluating outcomes, obtaining stakeholder approval, handing over completed work and documenting lessons learned for future projects.
Assessment and certification
At the end of the course, you will complete an assessment to demonstrate your understanding of the topics covered. You will need to achieve a result of 80% or higher to pass. On successful completion, you will receive a certificate that can be downloaded or printed for your records.
Professional responsibility and scope
This course is designed to support knowledge and understanding but does not in itself confirm competence.
- Competency should be assessed within your workplace
- Practice should align with local protocols, current guidance, and professional standards
- You are responsible for applying learning appropriately within your role
Average time to complete
Approximately 3 hours, depending on your prior knowledge and experience. The course is fully self-paced, allowing you to complete it in stages. You can revisit any sections that you’re unsure of.
Course Content
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Can I buy this course for someone else?
Yes. To do this, register using their email address and the name they would like to appear on their certificate.
For example, you might know them as Kate, but they may need their certificate issued in their full birth name, Katherine. It’s best to check these details with them first.
Once the purchase is complete, they will receive the automatic course link by email.
Can I complete the course in my own time, and how long do I have to access it?
All of our online courses are self-paced, so you can complete them at a time that suits you. Your progress is saved at the end of each lesson, allowing you to return and continue later.
You will have six months from the date of enrolment to complete the course. After six months, the course will no longer be available.
Some courses, such as Basic Life Support, must be completed annually by clinical staff. A new course will therefore need to be purchased each year to ensure the training reflects the most up-to-date guidance.
Can I access the training material after completing the course?
Yes. The course materials are available to download during your access period, so you can keep a copy for future reference. Your course access will remain active for six months from the date of enrolment, after which the course will no longer be available.
Which payment methods do you accept?
We accept card payments via Stripe. You can pay using a debit or credit card (such as Visa or Mastercard).
When will I get my certificate?
As soon as you have passed the end-of-course assessment and achieved the required pass rate of 80% or more, your certificate will be available to download from the top of the course page.
Do you offer refunds if I no longer need the course?
Refunds may be available if you have not logged into your account.
Once you have logged in, you will have access to the course materials and downloadable content, and a refund will no longer be possible.
What should I do if I can't log into my account?
When registering, please make sure you enter the correct email address, as login issues are often caused by an incorrect email being used. It can help to copy and paste your email address to avoid mistakes.
If you are unable to log in, click ‘Forgotten password’ and follow the instructions to reset your password via the email link sent to you.
If you continue to experience issues, please contact GPHA-training@gphealthcarealliance.co.uk and we will endeavour to respond within two working weeks.
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