Certificate in Project Management (CAPM) I-IV

Open to all candidates

No prerequisite

This comprehensive four-part program introduces learners to the principles and practices of professional project management. From foundational concepts and project planning techniques to advanced tools and certification preparation, the program equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage projects effectively across industries. Learners will gain hands-on experience with project management software, explore traditional and agile methodologies, and prepare thoroughly for the CAPM® certification exam based on the PMBOK® Guide by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

The Course CP105 Project Management (CAPM I) is the first course in a series of 4 during which you will be introduced to the “Art of Project Management”.
During this course module, you will learn about the projects and project management, and focus on the origin and selection of projects, the definition of a project and creating the project plan.
This will include the origin of projects, how to select between projects using decision making methods and financial parameters, introducing important definitions and terminology that all project managers use, providing an easy to use ten-step approach to project management to help you manage projects from definition to closing, application of different techniques.
The techniques that will be described in this section relate to the creation of the charter, developing the work breakdown structure, defining the work packages and activities, precedence diagramming methods including the critical path method, creating the project schedule or Gantt, resource allocation, project budget and S-curve and finally the principles of risk management. A free software ProjectLibre will also be introduced that will give you the possibility to get valuable experience on how to work with a typical project management software.

• Defining Projects
• Origin of Projects and Project Selection
• Principles of Decision Making for Projects
• Basic Principles of Project Management
• Introducing Basic Project Management
• Managing Projects in 10 steps
• Review and Midterm Quiz
• From Idea to Project Charter
• From Charter to Project Activities
• Principles of Precedence Diagramming and Critical Path
• Gantt Chart, Resources Allocation and Problem Resolution and Creating the Project Budget
• Project Risk Management
• Course Review and Final Quiz

The online delivery blends synchronous and asynchronous components. Students complete self-directed assignments hosted on the course platform. Weekly Forums support a required active, rubric-based student contributions that foster collaboration.

Exams may include essays, short answers, or MCQs. Formats include open/closed book. Time zones are considered. Assessments are formative and summative. Students have 2 weeks to review grades and must follow the appeal process in the Student Handbook.

The Project Management Program certificate will be issued after completion of all 4 modules: CAPM I, CAPM II, CAPM III and CAPM IV.

The EBU ensures administrative and Tech support in an inclusive, accessible learning environment for all students, including those with disabilities or special needs. This policy applies to all students, staff, and learning spaces, full- or part-time.

To join the course, please follow these steps:

STEP 1: COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE PROFILE
Complete your online profile on the online campus. During this process, you will confirm your essential profile information to accept the offer.
Access the EBU scholarship online campus here https://connect.ebulux.lu/
Click the ‘Join EBU/Log In’ button on the homepage. You will need to create a new account.
During the Account creation process, you will be requested to indicate how you heard about the program and to select the partner organization on a drop-down list. If you found EBU by yourself, please simply write 'EBU' in these fields.
Please note as you create a new account, make sure to use a password you can easily remember.
After you create the account, open the link sent to your email for confirmation and then click continue.

STEP 2: COMPLETE THE COMMITMENT FEE PAYMENT
To enroll in the Autumn Term courses, go to the Certificate Enrolment page: https://connect.ebulux.lu/mod/page/view.php?id=48775
Select the course "CP105 Project Management" and click ‘Enroll Now’.
Select Payment Type and click proceed.
Enter card details to complete the commitment fee payment. Once you complete your application and commitment fee payment, you will be enrolled in the first of 4 modules in this program. Please note that you must complete all 4 modules consecutively to be awarded the certificate.