Execute Projects with

Strategic Clarity

Certificate Programme in

Project Management
Overview
Strategy has impact only when it is executed
well. Today’s projects run through shifting
priorities, hybrid teams, tighter budgets, and
heightened expectations from customers
and regulators. Digitalisation, sustainability
mandates, and AI-enabled tools accelerate
delivery, but also increase the volume and
pace of decisions. Plans change, scope
shifts, risks evolve, stakeholders’ priorities
diverge, and visibility fades when clear
direction is most needed. The task is no
longer task-tracking, it is real-time trade-
off management, alignment, and converting
uncertainty into a plan that endures.

The Certificate Programme in Project

Management covers the complete
project lifecycle, from initiation to closure,
addressing scope, scheduling, cost–quality
trade-offs, resource planning, risk, digital
delivery, and AI-enabled project contexts.
You will work with proven frameworks such
as Agile, the Project Lifecycle, and Strategy
Maps, and apply techniques like CPM, PERT,
fast-tracking, and cost–benefit analysis.
Real-world case studies on Hyderabad
Metro, Domestic Auto Parts, and Bogibeel
Bridge anchor concepts in practice, while What Will You Learn?
application-based training on Microsoft
Project helps participants build execution
skills. The programme includes a training • Develop capability to plan, execute, and
PMP certification module and equips complete projects effectively, keeping
professionals with a proven playbook to progress on track against defined time,
select, prioritise, plan, execute, monitor, and budget, and quality goals
close projects for faster, smarter, and more
• Align projects with organisational
reliable outcomes.
strategy by using financial and risk
criteria for project selection and ensuring
Fees outcomes translate into long-term
₹1,35,000 + Taxes business impact

Start Date • Tackle modern project challenges

with agility by integrating digital tools,
Jun 20, 2026
AI-driven practices, and adaptive
frameworks that prepare you for diverse
Orientation Date
industries and dynamic environments
Jun 19, 2026

Duration | Format
24 weeks | Online
(Live Online and Self-paced)
Is This Programme for You?
The Certificate Programme in Project Management is designed for professionals across
industries who want to move beyond basic scheduling tools and gain strategic project
management skills with AI-enabled literacy. The programme is industry-agnostic, helping
participants master planning, execution, and monitoring practices that drive measurable
results in dynamic environments.

Senior Professionals
• Building a foundation in scope, time, and cost
management
• Looking to improve project delivery across multiple
stakeholders
• Seeking skills applicable across different industries

Experienced Professionals Managing Complex

Initiatives
• Managing larger projects and seeking advanced tools like
Earned Value Management, Agile, and AI-driven planning
• Leading initiatives requiring portfolio decisions and risk
evaluation
• Navigating uncertainty with clarity and consistency

Professionals in Digitally Transforming Industries

• Working in fast-paced, technology-focused sectors
• Integrating digital and AI practices into project delivery
• Ensuring projects align strategically with long-term goals
“
Effective project management
today demands both structure
and adaptability. It is no longer
enough to simply manage
schedules and deliverables;
professionals must be able
to anticipate risks, measure
performance with credibility,
and adapt to new digital tools.
That is why this programme
integrates proven practices like
risk planning and Earned Value
Management with forward-
looking approaches such as AI
project management. The goal is
to prepare participants with the
discipline, judgment, and modern
capabilities needed to deliver
projects that create lasting
organisational value.”

Vijaya Sunder M
Programme Director and
Assistant Professor of Operations
Management (Practice)
Overview of the
Programme Structure
The programme is organised into four comprehensive phases that
build on one another to provide a complete understanding of project
management. Together, they cover the entire project lifecycle, from
foundations and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure, while
also addressing advanced practices such as portfolio management,
risk analysis, and AI-enabled project management.

4. Evolving
Practices and
Project Closure
Strengthen
communication,
3. Project master AI methods,
and ensure closure
Execution and
Control
Execution
Challenges and
Solutions, Project
2. Project Monitoring and
Initiation and Control
Planning
Project Initiation,
Fundamentals
of Project
Management,
1. Foundations Risk Analysis
of Project and Contingency
Management Planning,
Introduction Optimising
to Project Resources and
Management, Budgets
Managing a Project
Portfolio
What Sets the
Programme Apart
65
Modules by ISB Faculty

12
Online Sessions by Industry
Experts

35
PDUs Training from an Authorised
PMI Trainer for PMP Certification*

Simulation by Harvard Business

Publishing

Application based training on

Microsoft Project

MasterClasses by ISB Faculty ISB Online Alumni Status

and Industry Experts

*The PMP certification training module is subject to changes as

directed by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Introduction to Project
Management

Course Overview
Understanding what makes a project
distinct is the first step to managing it
effectively. This course introduces the
fundamentals of project management
by differentiating projects from
operations and programs, exploring
life cycles, roles, and core knowledge
areas. Through the case study on the
Hyderabad Metro, participants will
analyse real-world challenges and
apply practical frameworks to manage
scope, resources, and schedules with
confidence.

Duration
2 Weeks

Key Takeaways
• Differentiate projects from
operations and programmes, and
recognise their unique challenges
• Understand project life cycles,
roles, and the pathways to careers
in project management
• Build a strong foundation in the
core knowledge areas that guide A successful project
effective project delivery manager is a versatile
generalist, balancing skills
across disciplines, while
domain expertise serves
only as an added advantage.
Modules Covered
Foundations of a Project
Uncover core principles and essential elements Case Study
needed for initiating and structuring effective,
successful projects from the ground up

Elements of a Project
Build the basics of Project Management with
an understanding of the four key components:
scope, time, cost, and quality, which require
strategic management to achieve desired
outcomes
The Hyderabad Metro from
Projects vs Operations Idea to Execution: The World’s
Learn how to differentiate projects and Largest Metro Rail Project under a
operations, understanding their distinct roles, Public-Private Partnership
objectives, and how each contributes to
organisational success The Hyderabad Metro case study
explores the complex science
Projects vs Programs and art of project management
Explore how to distinguish projects as focused,
in executing India’s largest metro
time-bound efforts from programs, which under a public-private partnership.
coordinate multiple related projects for broader It highlights strategic planning,
organisational benefits resource optimisation, stakeholder
coordination, and risk mitigation
Project Life Cycle amid political and financial
challenges, offering key lessons on
Discover how a project evolves through multiple
managing large-scale infrastructure
structured phases, from initiation to closure,
within its life cycle
projects with innovation and
collaboration for successful
delivery.
Different Roles in a Project
Learn about key project roles, including Source: Vijaya Sunder, M.,
managers and team members, and how Ramakrishna Nidumolu, R.,
each contributes to achieving project goals Bhagavatula, S., & Kumat, D.
efficiently (2025). The Hyderabad Metro
from idea to execution: The world’s
Career Pathways for Project Managers largest metro rail project under a
Explore various career pathways, growth public-private partnership (HBS
opportunities, and essential skills needed No. ISB477-PDF-ENG). Boston,
to progress as successful project managers MA: Harvard Business School
across industries Publishing.

Knowledge Areas in Project

Management Note: All product and company names are trademarks
Through this module, gain an understanding of or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Use of these names does not imply any affiliation or
key knowledge areas, showing how managing endorsement.
integration, scope, time, cost, and more
ensures cohesive project success
Managing a Project
Portfolio

Course Overview
Organisations often struggle to
balance competing projects with
limited resources. This course provides
a structured approach to portfolio
management, showing how corporate
strategy, financial evaluation, and risk
analysis can guide effective selection
and prioritisation. Participants learn to
apply tools such as NPV, payback, and
decision trees, while exploring multi-
criteria screening methods. Through the
Domestic Auto Parts case, they see how
strategy maps help align initiatives with
long-term organisational goals.

Duration
2 Weeks

Key Takeaways
• Align project portfolios with
corporate strategy to deliver
measurable organisational value
• Apply financial methods and risk
criteria to prioritise and select
projects
• Use strategy maps and multi-
criteria frameworks to balance
portfolio decisions
Modules Covered
Organisational Influences on Projects
Explore how organisational culture, structure, Case Study
policies, and resource dynamics shape project
priorities, decisions, and overall outcomes

Linking Projects to Corporate Strategy

Learn how to connect project selection and
prioritisation directly with broader corporate
strategy and organisational objectives

Project Selection Using Risk Criteria

Learn how to incorporate risk assessment into
project selection to improve decision-making
and reduce potential failures
Domestic Auto Parts
Decision Trees in a Project This case centres around crafting
Discover how decision trees visually map strategy maps and linking project
project choices, risks, and outcomes to support selection to organisational goals at
clearer, data-driven decision-making Domestic Auto Parts. It illustrates
how effective project management
and effective frameworks
Project Selection Using Financial align initiatives with strategic
Criteria priorities, driving performance
This module focuses on using financial insights improvement, resource allocation,
and metrics to evaluate and prioritise projects and competitive advantage in a
for optimal organisational value challenging auto parts industry
environment.

Payback and NPV

Learn methods to calculate the time to recover
investments and evaluate project profitability Source: Kaplan, R. S. (2005).
over time Domestic Auto Parts (HBS No.
105078-PDF-ENG). Boston,
MA: Harvard Business School
Project Prioritisation Publishing.
Explore how to rank projects based on strategic
value, urgency, and resource availability for
effective portfolio management

Multi-criteria Screening
Get introduced to a structured approach to Note: All product and company names are trademarks
evaluate and compare projects using multiple or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
criteria, ensuring balanced, strategic decision- Use of these names does not imply any affiliation or
endorsement.
making
Project Initiation

Course Overview
The earliest phase of a project is where
strategy meets execution. Project
initiation provides the clarity needed to
define purpose, scope, and alignment
before work begins. This course guides
participants through stakeholder
analysis, feasibility assessments,
and business case development to
establish viability and direction. They
will also learn to design effective project
charters that set expectations, ensure
accountability, and provide a strong
foundation for execution and long-term
success.

Duration
3 Weeks

Key Takeaways
• Conduct stakeholder analysis
to identify needs and shape
effective, practical project
proposals
• Perform feasibility assessments
and prepare business cases that
ensure project viability
• Develop detailed project charters
that define purpose, scope, and
strategic alignment
Modules Covered
Key Considerations in the Initiation
Phase Case Study
This module highlights critical factors to
consider during initiation, ensuring clear goals,
stakeholder alignment, resource planning, and
risk awareness

Analysing Stakeholders
Learn how stakeholder priorities and influence
help craft targeted engagement strategies for
successful project outcomes

Understanding Project Proposals

Gain insights into structuring clear, compelling
project proposals that outline objectives, The Premamrutha Dhaara
scope, resources, and expected benefits
Project: A Sustainable Drinking
Water Solution with Social Impact
Internal vs External Proposals
Gain an understanding of the differences in The case study focuses on a
purpose, audience, and structure between social enterprise’s project to
proposals made within an organisation and provide sustainable, safe drinking
those directed externally water to rural communities in
India. It highlights challenges
RFP vs RFQ vs RFI related to technology deployment,
Explore how different procurement requests cost management, stakeholder
gather information, proposals, or price quotes engagement, and long-term
to support effective vendor evaluation sustainability. The study serves as a
practical example for learning project
feasibility analysis, crafting a strong
Conducting Project Feasibility
business case, defining problem
Analysis statements and objectives, and
Learn how to use systematic steps to gather developing clear scope statements. It
data, analyse risks, and evaluate a project’s guides participants in applying these
overall viability before approval foundational concepts to real-world,
impact-driven projects.
Crafting an Effective Business Case
Source: Sunder M, V., & Shah, S.
Discover how to structure a compelling (2021). Premamrutha Dhaara Project:
business case by clearly defining problems,
A sustainable water purification
evaluating options, and justifying recommended
solutions
system for social impact (HBS No.
ISB263-PDF-ENG). Boston, MA:
Harvard Business School Publishing.
Scope Statement
Learn how to define project boundaries, Note: All product and company names are trademarks
deliverables, assumptions, and acceptance or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
criteria to ensure a clear, shared understanding Use of these names does not imply any affiliation or
endorsement.
of scope and success
Fundamentals of Project
Planning

Course Overview
Project planning translates objectives
into a structured roadmap that supports
timely and effective execution. This
course introduces the fundamentals
of breaking down project deliverables
into work breakdown structures
(WBS), sequencing activities logically,
and developing schedules that drive
accountability. Participants gain practical
exposure to tools such as Gantt charts,
network diagrams, and the critical path
method, enabling them to monitor
timelines with clarity and precision while
ensuring projects stay aligned with their
intended goals.

Duration
2 Weeks

Key Takeaways
• Develop work breakdown
structures to organise
deliverables into manageable
components
• Sequence activities logically and
build schedules that ensure timely
execution
• Apply tools like Gantt charts and
critical path to monitor timelines
Modules Covered
Understanding the Why and What of
Project Planning
This module explains why project planning is
essential to clarify objectives, organise tasks,
and ensure coordination for successful project
delivery

Work Breakdown Structure

Get an introduction on how to break projects
into clear, manageable components using a
hierarchical Work Breakdown Structure for
effective planning and control

Schedule Planning
Learn how to define, sequence, and estimate
project tasks to build a realistic schedule that
ensures timely and efficient project completion

Understanding Network Diagrams

Explore how to visually map project tasks,
dependencies, and sequences using network
diagrams to optimise scheduling and identify
critical paths

Estimation Methods for Scheduling

Understand the various techniques to
estimate task durations, costs, and resources,
empowering participants to create realistic,
reliable project schedules

Utilising Gantt Charts

Demonstrates how Gantt charts visually map
project tasks, timelines, and dependencies for
clear schedule tracking and communication

Scheduling Projects using Forward

Pass
Learn how to calculate the earliest start and
finish times of project tasks by moving forward
through the network diagram for accurate
scheduling

Identifying Critical Activities using

Backward Pass
Calculate late start and finish times by moving
backward through the project network to
identify critical activities impacting the project
timeline
Risk Analysis and
Contingency Planning

Course Overview
Effective project planning requires
anticipating uncertainties and preparing
strategies to address them. This course
equips participants to identify potential
risks, assess their likelihood and impact,
and integrate risk management into
the planning process. Participants will
apply both qualitative and quantitative
techniques, including PERT, probability
distributions, and cost–benefit analysis,
to evaluate risks. They will also develop
contingency and mitigation strategies
that build project resilience, ensuring
smoother execution and stronger
outcomes under uncertain conditions.

Duration
3 Weeks

Key Takeaways
• Identify and assess potential risks
to strengthen project planning
outcomes
• Apply qualitative and quantitative
techniques for accurate project
risk evaluation
• Develop contingency and
mitigation strategies that enhance
overall project resilience
Modules Covered
Identification and Planning for Risk
Explore methods like brainstorming, SWOT
analysis, expert interviews, and root cause
analysis to identify project risks and plan
proactive responses

Risk Planning in Scheduling Projects

Focuses on incorporating risk assessment into
project schedules to anticipate delays and
develop effective mitigation and contingency
plans

PERT (Program Evaluation Review

Technique)
Use PERT to estimate task durations with
optimistic, pessimistic, and likely times,
improving scheduling and identifying critical
paths

Application of Beta vs Triangular

Distributions
Learn to apply Beta and Triangular distributions
in three-point estimating to weigh likely
scenarios differently and improve risk and cost
predictions

Qualitative and Quantitative Risk

Analysis
Use qualitative and quantitative methods
to analyse and rank risks, guiding effective
response planning and improving project results

Risk Register and Contingency

Planning
Learn to create and maintain a risk register to
track potential risks and develop contingency
plans for effective response and impact
mitigation

Probability Impact Matrix

Explore how to leverage the Probability Impact
Matrix to evaluate and rank risks based on their
chance and effect for effective risk handling

Cost-Benefit Analysis
Assess project feasibility by comparing costs
and benefits to make informed decisions that
maximise value and resource efficiency
Optimising Resources and
Budgets

Course Overview
Resource allocation and budgeting
form the backbone of effective project
planning. This course introduces
methods to estimate costs, assign
resources, and balance competing
demands to ensure both feasibility and
financial sustainability. Participants
will learn to apply practical tools such
as resource histograms, resource
levelling, and cost estimation models. By
mastering these techniques, they will be
able to develop budgets and resourcing
strategies that strengthen project
execution while optimising efficiency
and resource use.

Duration
3 Weeks

Key Takeaways
• Apply resource histograms and
levelling to allocate resources
efficiently
• Use cost estimation models
to design feasible, sustainable
project budgets
• Develop strategies that balance
resources, costs, and project
demands effectively
Modules Covered
Foundations of Resourcing &
Budgeting
Explore key concepts of resource allocation and
budgeting, enabling accurate cost estimation
and effective resource planning for successful
project delivery

Resource Types and Nomenclature

Examine different resource types, their roles,
and terminology to enhance accurate resource
planning and effective project execution

Resource Decisions
Evaluate and optimise resource allocation
decisions by analysing availability, skills,
priorities, and project demands for maximum
efficiency and impact

Understanding Resource Loading,

Histogram, and Levelling
Gain insights on resource loading to measure
workload, use histograms for visualisation,
and apply levelling to balance and optimise
resource allocation schedules

Estimating Project Costs

Apply various cost estimation techniques
like analogous, parametric, and three-point
methods to predict project expenses accurately

Reserve Analysis
Learn how to allocate contingency and
management reserves to address project
risks, ensuring buffers for schedule and cost
uncertainties

Cost of Quality
Understand how to measure and manage costs
related to ensuring quality, including prevention,
appraisal, and failure costs, to optimise project
value
Execution Challenges
and Solutions

Course Overview
Project execution often brings
challenges that test timelines,
resources, and scope. This course
equips participants with the tools
and techniques to navigate these
constraints while maintaining quality
and stakeholder alignment. Learners
will explore advanced approaches
such as fast tracking, crashing, and
scope management to keep projects
on track. By mastering these methods,
participants will gain the ability
to balance efficiency, quality, and
expectations while ensuring successful
delivery under real-world project
pressures.

Duration
3 Weeks

Key Takeaways
• Manage execution challenges
from resource limits, scope
changes, and time pressures
• Apply techniques like fast
tracking, crashing, and scope
management effectively
• Balance efficiency, quality, and
stakeholder expectations under
project constraints
Modules Covered
Dos and Don’ts in Project Execution
Highlight essential dos and don’ts in project
execution to avoid common pitfalls and ensure
effective communication, planning, and risk
management

Managing Resource Constraints

Explore strategies to identify, prioritise, and
optimise resource use, balancing project
demands within resource constraints effectively

Rescheduling Resource Constrained

Projects
Learn to adjust project schedules by
reallocating tasks and timelines to manage
limited resources effectively without
compromising delivery

Managing Time Constraints

Discover techniques to prioritise tasks, set
realistic deadlines, and manage team workload
effectively to overcome project time constraints

Fast Tracking
Accelerate project timelines by overlapping
tasks that are usually sequential, learning
to balance speed with risk and resource
coordination

Crashing Techniques
Master techniques to shorten project duration
by adding resources or budget while analysing
cost-time trade-offs to meet deadlines
efficiently

Managing Scope Constraints

Explore techniques to control project scope by
managing changes, preventing scope creep,
and balancing stakeholder expectations with
project constraints

Handling Scope Creep

Discover strategies to identify, control,
and prevent unapproved project changes,
minimising delays, cost overruns, and scope
expansions effectively
Project Monitoring and
Control

Course Overview
Tracking progress is only half the
challenge, knowing when and how
to intervene ensures projects stay
on course. Participants will explore
techniques that track performance,
measure outcomes, and guide corrective
strategies when deviations appear.
Through tools such as Earned Value
Management (EVM), visual monitoring
methods, and proactive control
frameworks, they will learn to strengthen
accountability, reduce risks, and keep
execution aligned with objectives,
driving more predictable and successful
project delivery.

Duration
3 Weeks

Key Takeaways
• Track project performance using
Earned Value Management and
monitoring tools
• Apply visual monitoring methods
to detect deviations and
implement corrective actions
• Strengthen accountability and
reduce risks through proactive
project control strategies
Modules Covered

Considerations in Monitoring and Case Study

Control
Identify key focus areas, collect accurate
data, assess project performance, and apply
corrective actions to maintain project control
effectively

Project Monitoring Using Earned

Value Management
Learn to use Earned Value Management to
measure project performance by integrating
cost, schedule, and scope for accurate
progress tracking Executing the Bogibeel Bridge
for Social Impact: Risk Planning
and Managing Earned Value
Variance Method vs Efficiency Method Through this case study, we
Compare variance and efficiency methods examine India’s longest road-rail
to analyse project performance, identify bridge construction. It emphasises
deviations, and guide timely corrective actions risk planning, highlighting challenges
for better control
and mitigation strategies. The study
also demonstrates how Earned
Value Management tracks progress
Visual Monitoring of Projects and costs, showcasing practical risk
Utilise visual tools like dashboards, Gantt and performance management in
charts, and Kanban boards to monitor project large infrastructure projects.
progress, identify issues, and enhance team
communication

Source: Sunder, V. M., Sohoni, M.,

Bringing a Project Back in Control Chauhan, R. K., & Kumar, S. (2021).
Executing the Bogibeel Bridge for
Explore structured steps and techniques to
social impact: Risk planning and
diagnose issues, develop recovery plans, and
implement actions to regain control of troubled managing earned value (HBS No.
projects ISB265-PDF-ENG). Boston, MA:
Harvard Business School Publishing.

Note: All product and company names are trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Use of these names does not imply any affiliation or
endorsement.
Evolving Practices in Project
Execution and Closure
Course Overview
Projects demand attention not only
to processes but also to people,
technology, and closure. Participants
will explore advanced areas such as
communication management, conflict
resolution, and team dynamics that
sustain long-term performance. They
will also examine digital and AI-enabled
project management approaches
alongside agile practices to address
modern challenges. The course
concludes with frameworks for effective
project closure and knowledge transfer,
ensuring that outcomes are consolidated
and lessons are embedded for future
success.

Duration
3 Weeks

Key Takeaways
• Strengthen communications,
resolve conflicts, and build
resilient project teams
• Explore digital, AI-enabled, and
agile methods for modern project
challenges
• Apply closure frameworks to
consolidate outcomes and
capture lessons learned
Modules Covered

Project Communications
Management
Develop an effective communication plan by
identifying stakeholders, setting clear goals, Project Management
choosing channels, and scheduling timely
information flow throughout the project
is an evergreen skill
for managers. With
Managing Project Teams & Conflict digitalisation and AI,
Resolution its need has become
Build skills to manage diverse teams more evident for the
effectively by resolving conflicts
through active listening, empathy, clear
future of work.
communication, and collaborative problem-
solving

Managing Digital and AI Projects

Explore the unique challenges and
methodologies of managing digital and AI
projects, focusing on lifecycle, risk, ethics,
and leveraging AI tools for success

Utilising Agile Project Management

System
Adopt Agile methodology to manage
projects iteratively, focusing on adaptive
planning, continuous delivery, collaboration,
and responding effectively to change

Project Closure
Understand the key steps to formally close
projects, including finalising deliverables,
obtaining approvals, documenting lessons,
and celebrating team success
Programme Faculty

Dr. Vijaya Sunder holds a PhD in Operational

Excellence from IIT Madras and brings over 18 years
of global industry experience, including leadership
roles at the World Bank Group, Barclays, American
Express, and Citi. He serves on ISB’s Executive
Fellow Programme advisory board and has previously
chaired ISB’s Experiential Learning Programme and
directed the Centre for Business Innovation.

His research spans operational excellence, project

Vijaya Sunder M management, behavioural operations, and human-
Programme Director and AI collaboration. He has authored three books and
Assistant Professor of published extensively in top journals and leading
Operations Management management reviews. His Harvard Business
(Practice) Publishing case studies are bestsellers.

Dr. Sunder has received prestigious honours such as

ASQ’s Global Crosby Award, IAQ’s Walter E. Masing
Award, and PEX Network’s Top 50 Operational
Excellence Thought Leaders recognition. He was
featured in Business Mint’s 50 Under 50 Brightest
Minds of India in 2025 and earned awards from IIT
Madras, QCI, and the Financial Times.
At ISB, he teaches PGP, Executive MBA, and
PhD courses on Operational Excellence, Digital
Transformation, and Project Management. A TEDx
speaker and keynote presenter, he has trained over
10,000 business executives worldwide and is known
for innovative, experiential teaching.
Programme Highlights
Deepen Your Learning
Enhance your learning experience with state-of-the-art simulation, PMP
certification, Social Learning Sessions and Integrative Thinking Activities.

Harvard Project Management Simulation

The simulation puts you in the role of a senior project manager, making
real-time decisions on scope, resources, and teams to see how choices
shape outcomes in a dynamic, risk-free environment.

PMP Certification Training*

Access a PMP module delivering the required 35 Professional
Development Units (PDUs) from an authorised PMI trainer, as prescribed
by the Project Management Institute (PMI), to build confidence for
the PMP Certification Exam. The PMP certification training module
is conducted biannually, and completion of the Project Management
programme is required for eligibility.
Please note: This training is solely for PMP Certification preparation. All certification-
related costs are the responsibility of participants in accordance with PMI policies.

Participate in Social Learning Sessions

Join live virtual Social Learning Sessions moderated by Expert
Programme Leaders. These sessions provide an interactive platform
to discuss key concepts, share experiences, and learn from peers and
experts, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Concept Reflection Exercises

Refine your problem-solving skills and broaden your strategic mindset.
Engage in analyses and collaborative discussions after each module
quiz and benchmark your insights against expert responses for
comprehensive learning.

Enhance Your Understanding

Attend MasterClasses featuring industry and academic experts who
share insights on business, management, and leadership. Engage with
their experiences and gain inspiration from their diverse expertise,
enhancing the frameworks learned in your courses.

Strengthen Your Connect

Come together to strengthen your network and build lifelong connections
with your cohort in person at the ISB campus. On successful completion
of the track, you will be invited for a half-day session, culminating in a
valedictory on campus.**
*The PMP certification training module is subject to changes as directed by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
**Details will be communicated ahead of the programme closure, subject to the availability of facilities.
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based examples bring the your life without disrupting test your understanding of
content to life and enhance professional commitments. concepts, and summative
your ability to apply The learning platform is checks and integrative
fundamental principles to also available on a mobile thinking activities at the end
real-world scenarios. app that offers flexible, on- of the module and course.
the-go education, allowing Share your reflections and
learners to access content responses on this range of
anytime, anywhere. activities and benchmark
them against peer and
faculty responses for deep
learning.
Admission Criteria
We aim to create a diverse
and balanced cohort, bringing
together professionals with
diverse backgrounds, experiences
and perspectives. Candidates will
be evaluated based on several
criteria to ensure a dynamic
learning environment:

Appropriate
experience
profile

Evidence of
professional
achievement

Industry and
functional
background

Since English is the mode

of communication for the
programme, a basicproficiency in
the language is a must.

We operate on a rolling
admissions basis and encourage
early applications to secure your
place for the cohort.
What Will You Gain?

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Receive a digital ‘Course Certificate’ for each completed course, culminating in a
prestigious ‘Programme Certificate’ for the programme upon completion,
symbolising a formal recognition of your professional advancement.
To earn a Course Certificate or Programme Certificate, you must complete all coursework in a timely
manner, including meeting weekly deadlines and finishing assessments.

COURSE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME CERTIFICATE

EARN DIGITAL BADGES FOR

MILESTONES
Accumulate points and earn digital badges as
you cross each learning milestone, showcasing
your progress and achievements inan easily
shareable format.
Be Recognised as an
ISB Online Alum
Preferential Pricing and
Other Benefits
» 20% discount on other ISB
Online programmes

» 5% discount on ISB Executive

Education programmes

» Access to ISB Online alumni

support team over email

Access to Resources Networking and Continuous

» ISB Online Alumni portal Learning
» Podcasts, async content, » Networking opportunities via ISB
articles, newsletters and more Online Network Group on LinkedIn

» Exclusive invitations to events » Connect with your peers via the ISB
like MasterClasses, webinars Online Alumni Portal
and conferences, amongst » Access to city-level alumni chapters
others and special interest groups (SIGs) via
ISB Online Alumni portal

» Opportunity to be a guest speaker at

ISB Online events

Note: All alumni benefits are subject to change based on ISB’s prevailing alumni benefits policy. The
school reserves the right to modify or withdraw any benefit at its discretion without prior notice.
Certificate Programme in
Project Management
PROGRAMME ADVISOR TO NOMINATE MEMBERS OF YOUR TEAM

Hetal Shah Abhilash Philip

Mobile: +91 8169569909 Mobile: +91 8750828193
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