Project Management at IIM Ahmedabad

The content delivered in the Project Management (Online) certification syllabus is largely situation and industry-based. Many project management principles will be taught throughout the course. A lot of principles that pertain to project structure, process, goal realisation, business analysis, and forecasting will be covered under the project. The students who take up this course, will be able to track the progress of a course by using the interactive tools. 

• Develop Tools And Techniques for Effective Management: To learn the various tools and techniques for effective management of the project. The incumbent will learn to apply various techniques at various levels of progression of the project. The tools are common, irrespective of the industry. These will help the project manager to save time as well as costs for the project in the long run. The various automated tools include the Gantt chart, PERT, and the Critical Path Method, to name a few. 

• Behavioural Aspects Of Project management: Students will get to know the team aspects. It involves trust, cooperation, knowledge sharing, and leadership in a project. Most organisations put in cross-functional teams in project management. So, it becomes necessary for all members to work in tandem with one another. The attention to behavioural aspects of the team leads to increased profits. The behavioural styles form the foundation of a successful programme. 

• Network-Based Project Monitoring System: Most people who are working in junior-level positions in project management give a lot of flexibility. Monitoring prowess is extremely important for any kind of industry or business today. This helps to plan, schedule, and control the progress of various projects. This is suitable for projects that are of a complex nature. It also minimises idle resources and production delays. 

• Contract Management, Project Costing, Budgeting And Other Related Topics: Students will learn about contract management functions. Budgeting is also an important part of project management. 

• Uncertainty And Risk Management: Understanding project risks is imperative to achieve a performance in business. The project teams should be able to draw up plans. Coping with risks and uncertainty is the prime responsibility of project managers.