Project Changes and Closing (PMI - PMP) (Udemy.com)
Project Management Professional Certification Program (PMI-PMP)
Created by: Sorin Dumitrascu
Last updated November 2025
What you will learn
- Describe key principles of how to control change during a project
- Distinguish between configuration management activities
- Identify inputs to the Perform Integrated Change Control process
- Determine the outcome of a change control process, given an example
- Identify the inputs to the Close Project or Phase process
- Recognize how tools and techniques are used to close a project or project phase
- Recognize examples of the outputs of the Close Project or Phase process
- Demonstrate your understanding of the Perform Integrated Change Control and Close Project or Phase processes
How it compares
Against the other 243 rated Udemy courses in Project Management on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 85% of them
- Reviews118#220 of 244 by number of reviews
- Length2.4 hoursshorter than 68% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2025more recently than 51% of them
Course Description
The Project Changes and Closing (PMI - PMP) is course 3 of 28 of the Project Management Professional Certification Program (PMI-PMP). The course is aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK6) developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
It happens every time. Your customer or team members come up with great ideas during a project of how the product could be so much better if. But that can be a sure recipe for disaster. This course teaches you how to apply the perform integrated change control process. It also explains the closed project or phase process. Guiding you how to ensure product acceptance, tie up loose ends, and assess the project's success.
1. Integrated Change Control
2. Configuration Management
3. Inputs to Perform Integrated Change Control
4. The Change Control Process
5. Outputs of Perform Integrated Change Control
6. Inputs to Close Project or Phase
7. Close Project or Phase Tools and Techniques
8. Outputs of the Close Project or Phase Process
9. Exercise: Managing Change and Closing the Project
Managing change effectively doesn't mean stifling innovation. This course will show you how to balance flexibility with project goals. You'll learn strategies for evaluating the potential impact of changes, making informed decisions collaboratively, and maintaining control of scope, schedule, and budget. Successful change management can elevate your project, impress your team and clients, and boost your career as a skilled project manager.
That’s it! Now go ahead and push that “Take this course” button, and see you on the inside!
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
118 Reviews
Sorin Dumitrascu
I'm Sorin Dumitrascu. I work as an advisor for an international humanitarian organization. Until 2025 I was City Manager of Ploiești, Romania (a city budget of about EUR 200 million), and earlier I was Deputy Director General of Romania's prison service. Since 2015 I have published nearly 200 courses here, taken by more than 360,000 learners.
I'm a public manager and a trainer of trainers, with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering practical courses in management, human resources, project, program and portfolio management, business analysis, operations and finance.
I teach what I practice. I have led and advised projects for the United Nations, the European Union, NGOs and private companies, with a focus on measurable results in organizational performance, industrial relations, prisons and corrections, and adult education.
My courses are built for busy professionals:
- Courses that prepare you for PMI and HR certification exams, plus Six Sigma
- Real case studies from the public sector and from companies
- Templates, checklists and practice resources you can use right away
- Clear, step-by-step lessons with practical assignments
Education: MSc in Policy Making in the European Union (Loughborough University, UK); Bachelor in Administrative Sciences (Public Administration), University of Craiova; Public Manager Diploma, National Institute of Administration (Romania).
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Reviews
By Milo Down on 9/4/2022
The course itself is very thorough, covering all the steps in the process of managing projects and the tools used in the process. The instructor has a great teaching style, easy to understand and follow, and he makes sure to interact with the students on the course, get their feedback, and answer the questions they have. If you're looking to learn the basics of project management, and you're interested in starting your path as a PMP, this course is for you. The course covers all the steps you need to take to get started, and learning the topics is very easy and enjoyable.
By Justice Welch on 9/3/2022
This is an excellent course on Project Management. The instructor, Sorin Dumitrascu, is an expert on project management and is extremely knowledgeable. The course is very well-organized and easy to follow. It covers a wide range of topics from creating a project plan to creating a project schedule to creating a project budget. This is a must-have for anybody looking for a high-quality course on project management.
By Kaitlyn Ellington on 8/25/2022
I found this course to be very helpful! I was able to learn a lot from this course and it has helped me to pass my PMP exam. The instructor, Sorin Dumitrascu, is very knowledgeable and provides a lot of detail on the subject. The course is great for people who want to learn project management, who want to learn how to close a project, or who want to learn how to assess the risk of a project. It is very easy to use and the videos are clear and concise.
By Neal Vipond on 8/3/2022
Project management is one of the most important skills for any professional. As a project manager, I'm always looking for ways to improve my skills. I decided to learn this course on PMI-PMP and it was an amazing decision. I loved the way the course was written and organized. The videos and content were very engaging and definitely helped me on my project management journey. This course is a must-have for project managers and anyone who wants to improve their project management skills.
By Elane Lison on 8/1/2022
I am PMP certified and wanted to go back to school to get my PMP certification. I found this course online and decided to give it a try. I loved this course. The instructor was so knowledgeable and made the information so relevant and easy to understand. I felt like I learned so much in one week, and the course was great for PMP prep. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to take their certification to the next level.
By Arron Arterberry on 7/29/2022
I would like to share my positive experience with Udemy's Udemy for Business program, which was created to help businesses and organizations become more successful. I purchased the PMI - PMP: Project Changes and Closing (PMI - PMP) course from Sorin Dumitrascu. This course is taught by a certified Project Management Professional who has over 15 years of experience in the field. The course is delivered through video lectures, slides, exercises and more.
By Sarah Keith on 7/28/2022
Project Changes and Closing (PMI - PMP) was a great course to take. I learned a lot about project changes, PMI and PMP, and I was able to learn about this course from a PMI certified instructor! I recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning about project changes and how to follow a project from start to finish. The instructor is great at explaining the concepts and is clear with the information. I would take this course again.
By Roberts Taylor on 7/23/2022
Project Changes and Closing (PMI - PMP) is an excellent course offered by Sorin Dumitrascu on Udemy. The course provides in-depth information on the concepts of project changes and closing, and is an excellent resource for anyone preparing for the PMP exam. The instructor's clear and concise teaching style makes the material easy to understand, and the exercises provide an opportunity to apply what has been learned.
By Sarah Hernandez on 7/12/2022
This course was a bit of a challenge for me because I am an engineer and not a project manager. However, I found that the course was incredibly helpful for me. The instructor, Sorin Dumitrascu, really makes this course easy to follow and I never felt lost or confused. The course walks you through the process of closing a project and the course's quizzes helped me prepare for the PMI-PMP Exam. All in all, the course is well worth the money.
By Anna Lewis on 7/1/2022
This course was really helpful. I was a bit hesitant at first to try this course because I was afraid that it wouldn't be any different than the other courses I had tried before. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this course was incredibly helpful. The instructor did an excellent job of explaining the PMI process and the PMBOK. This course is a must for anyone who is considering taking their PMP exam.
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