This crash course introduces the fundamentals of project management with a strong focus on practical project tools. Participants will learn what defines a project and when project management standards can be applied in academic and professional settings. The course explores the role of researchers and scientists as project managers, highlighting specific challenges and opportunities.
Key topics include project planning as the foundation of successful projects, with emphasis on managing scope, time, budget, and resources, as well as understanding and addressing project risks. Communication is discussed as a supporting element of project execution. The course concludes with a reflective look at participants’ roles within projects.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to
• define a project and recognize when project management standards are applicable
• understand the role of researchers or scientists as project managers
• apply core project management tools for planning scope, time, budget, and resources
• identify and assess risks affecting project implementation
• reflect on their own role and responsibilities within a project