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Free Project Management Introduction: Approaches and Lifecycle

Project management involves choosing an approach as well as following a plan. Tim Fairley’s introduction explains predictive, iterative, adaptive and hybrid approaches, then connects them with the project lifecycle and the responsibilities of the project manager.

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About this course

Project management involves choosing an approach as well as following a plan. Tim Fairley’s introduction explains predictive, iterative, adaptive and hybrid approaches, then connects them with the project lifecycle and the responsibilities of the project manager.

The course also introduces common terminology, process groups and management principles. One lesson compares the sixth and seventh editions of the PMBOK Guide, helping learners recognize why different training materials may organize the subject differently.

Official course Introduction to Project Management
Created by Tim Fairley
Platform Udemy
Language English
Level All Levels — Udemy listing
Listed duration 52 minutes; 10 lectures across 1 sections
Certificate Not included with a new free enrollment

Skills you’ll gain

  • Recognizing project management approaches
  • Understanding lifecycle stages
  • Identifying the project manager’s responsibilities
  • Using basic project terminology

The stated requirement is an interest in construction management, and the course is aimed at junior or aspiring project managers. Its orientation can be useful beyond construction, but it is a broad introduction rather than detailed scheduling, estimating or contract training.

The PMBOK discussion is specifically about editions six and seven. Do not treat that comparison as confirmation of the latest examination requirements or as a full exam-preparation program. The course’s career claims are promotional; completing the lessons alone does not establish professional experience or a qualification.

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Choose your next step

Compare two common approaches: Choose a Project Approach: Agile and Waterfall. Explore the approach decision more closely after the general introduction.

Study scheduling in more depth: Critical Path: Forward and Backward Passes. Continue into a specific schedule-analysis skill once basic terminology is familiar.

Frequently asked questions

Which PMBOK editions are compared?

The published syllabus explicitly lists a comparison of editions six and seven.

Is this a complete certification-preparation course?

No. It introduces project concepts, approaches and terminology; complete examination preparation is a separate undertaking.

Checked on 21 October 2026 using the public course details and syllabus. WikiFree has not watched every lesson or tested full playback. New free enrollments do not include a Udemy completion certificate, instructor Q&A or direct messages.

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