This course is designed as an entry level qualification to project management. Whilst covering all the essential knowledge areas relevant to project management, this course will follow a simpler and more logical structure covering all the key aspects of the project lifecycle. The course will cover new trends, emerging practices, tailoring considerations, and core competencies required of a Project Management professional in both large and small organizations. Students will also engage in classroom activities and case studies of applying MS Excel and MS Project based tools for project management. The classroom based learning will be facilitated by an industry expert. In order to add a further practical flavor to the learning experience, guest lectures will be arranged for key project application areas such as software development, construction and process improvement. In order to successfully complete the course, the students will have to work in teams to submit and present a complete project report for an activity of their choice