The Project Leadership Essentials course empowers learners at all organizational levels to successfully lead projects from start to finish. Offered through our accredited school partners, this course focuses on practical leadership skills needed to plan, execute, and complete projects effectively. Learners develop the confidence to guide teams, communicate clearly, manage responsibilities, and contribute meaningful leadership, regardless of formal authority or job title.
Lesson 1 Modern Project Management
Lesson 2 Organization Strategy and Project Selection
Lesson 3 Organization: Structure and Culture
Lesson 4 Defining the Project
Lesson 5 Estimating Project Times and Costs
Lesson 6 Developing a Project Plan
Lesson 7 Managing Risk
Lesson 8 Reducing Project Duration
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Explain the role of leadership within project‑based environments
Apply leadership principles during project planning, execution, and completion
Communicate project goals, expectations, and progress effectively
Coordinate tasks and guide team members through project milestones
Identify and address common project challenges
Contribute leadership value to teams regardless of position or title
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.