Project Management : the Fundamentals (Udemy.com)
Master the basics of project management. Discover the steps to manage your projects effectively.
Created by: Jamal Lazaar
Last updated August 2026
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Based on the ratings of 7,490 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in August 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.
Jamal Lazaar's course is a short, survey-style introduction to project management. It runs about 3 hours across 49 lectures. It walks through the five phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, closing), then spends its longest stretch, about an hour, on methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban and PRINCE2. It suits beginners. Around 18,700 students have taken it, and it was last updated in August 2026.
Reviewers mostly like how easy it is to follow. Words that come up again and again are clear, simple and concrete, and one student liked the quick comparison of PMP and PRINCE2. Of 7,490 ratings, about 6,800 are four or five stars. The complaints are small. One reviewer wanted quick problems to solve, another found the voice volume too low, and a more experienced student missed deeper material such as organizational culture, theory of constraints and critical chain.
Four quizzes are the only real practice, so this is a primer, not a toolkit. At three hours it makes a gentle first step before a longer course or a certification prep class. Reviewers who already work on projects still found it a useful refresher. A reader who wants depth or case work should look elsewhere. For a quick map of the territory, it does the job.
Pros
- Plain, easy-to-follow explanations that reviewers call clear and easy to understand
- Walks through all five project phases, then Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban and PRINCE2
- Short lectures totaling about 3 hours, and one reviewer found it easy to watch on a phone
- Concrete examples, plus a quick PMP versus PRINCE2 comparison that one reviewer liked
Cons
- Little practice: four quizzes, and one reviewer wanted quick problems to solve
- Too light for working project managers; one missed theory of constraints and critical chain
- At least one reviewer found the instructor's voice volume too low
It was easy to listen and examples were explanatory. Thanks!
Pitched at beginners with no prerequisites beyond an open mind; experienced managers may find it light.
What you will learn
- Master the basics of project management
- Discover the qualities of a successful project manager
- Manage complex projects with confidence
- Follow the execution of a project with KPIs or Key Performance Indicators
- Define roles and responsibilities within the project team
- Evaluate your team's progress towards the project’s goals
- Discover the most popular methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, kanban, etc.)
- And much more
Course content
11 sections · 49 lectures · 3.1 hours of video 4 quizzes, 7 articles
- 1Introduction 1 free preview1 lecture · 2 min
- 2Project management 2 free previews3 lectures · 20 min
- 3Initiation7 lectures · 26 min
- 4Planning10 lectures · 1 quiz · 33 min
- 5Execution2 lectures · 9 min
- 6Monitoring and control6 lectures · 14 min
- 7Closing1 lecture · 1 quiz · 3 min
- 8Project management methodologies12 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.1 hours
- 9Quizz1 quiz
- 10Best practices of a project manager3 lectures · 10 min
- 11Conclusion4 lectures · 3 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- This training is for you if you want to learn the basics of project management.
- If you want to master the different phases of a project.
- If you want to learn how to manage projects effectively.
What you need before you start
- Be open-minded and ready to take action.
How it compares
Against the other 243 rated Udemy courses in Project Management on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 68% of them
- Reviews7,490#25 of 244 by number of reviews
- Length3.1 hoursshorter than 54% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 86% of them
Course Description
Complete program on project management
This training contains everything you need to know to manage projects with confidence and serenity.
In this training, I share with you the basics of project management and the different methodologies to manage your projects. You will also learn how to become a successful project manager.
My goal through this training is to help you meet the challenges of project management.
You will learn the steps to follow to complete your projects.
You will discover the different methodologies to manage projects whether Agile, Waterfall, Lean, Prince2, etc.
I will also explain when to use each of these methodologies and their advantages.
We will see in detail the best practices and the things to avoid.
You will also find examples and practical exercises to illustrate each point.
Here are some testimonials from participants in my courses:
" Jamal Lazaar is very competent in his training, he provides clear working methods to be successful. I recommend this course for those who question themselves. Excellent course! ". Landry
" You can't help but be motivated and have confidence in yourself after this course. Thank you Jamal ". L. Naraine
" Simple, concise and concrete. Thanks ! " Dave
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Why join this training on project management?
If you want to know the basics of project management?
If you want to master the different phases of a project?
Or what if you want to learn how to manage projects effectively?
This training is for you!
Projects are omnipresent in companies. It is therefore essential to know how to manage them effectively.
It is important to know the different stages of a project and the pitfalls to avoid.
Furthermore, it is also necessary to know the techniques to measure the progress of a project and correct the course if necessary.
Project managers must regularly meet ever shorter deadlines and ever tighter budgets. They must satisfy the various stakeholders and ensure that the projects are completed.
Successful project managers were not born that way, they have become.
You don't have to guess, here are just a few skills you will learn in this training:
Master the basics of project management
Discover the qualities of a successful project manager
Manage complex projects with confidence
Track the execution of a project with performance indicators
Define roles and responsibilities within the project team
Evaluate your team's progress towards goals
Discover the most popular methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, kanban, etc.)
And much more
This is not a theoretical course, I am sharing with you techniques that you can apply immediately.
Throughout the training, you will also find quizzes to test your knowledge.
I'll see you soon to begin within the course.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
7,490 Reviews
Jamal Lazaar
Jamal is a professional trainer and international speaker.
After 10 years of experience in the world of project management, he became a certified trainer in NLP and hypnosis. His trainings have been followed by employees in companies such as Volkswagen, Nasdaq and Apple.
His background as an engineer and his skills as a coach make his approach and his training unique.
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Jamal est un formateur professionnel et conférencier international.
Après une expérience de 10 ans dans le monde de la gestion de projet, il est devenu formateur certifié en PNL et en hypnose. Ses formations ont été suivies par des employés dans des entreprises comme Volkswagen, Nasdaq ou encore Apple.
Son passé d’ingénieur et ses compétences de coach rendent son approche et ses formations uniques.
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Reviews
By Jorge Hidalgo on 7/22/2026
The most important aspects of PM methodologies is the culture of the organization. Theory by itself cannot make a PM or project or organization successful… I will add examples of top 500 fortune companies to give reference on how we perform PM wise. There was also no mentioning of theory of constrains nor critical chain.
By PIOTR HARASZCZAK on 10/29/2025
Well prepared, well written, well served. There are a lot of details. Mayby there is a lack of infographics but for the person who is working in projects there are not necessary. The content has high quality, and solved some my issues and missunderstadings.
By Diana Venditti on 11/1/2024
This is a perfect match for me and I have already recommended it a peer of mine that I feel could benefit from. My only suggestion is to remove the reference of "He" and replace with "They". By having the presenter use "He" verbally and written perceives this as a role for a male. I am a female and most of the PM's in my company are females.
By Anonymized User on 4/24/2024
This is a great lecture! I would suggest taking it to anyone to remind and understand why there is a project manager on the project. Oftentimes, teams get offended and think the PM is spying and controlling them. Straight-to-the-point information. Thank you for the details on ScrumBan/Lean 6 Sigma/Prince2 (wonder where is Prince1 hehe).
By Anonymized User on 3/15/2024
A great course for newcomers to Project Management. The level of detail used for the main topics is just right for those not necessarily in project management, but is involved within various projects. I feel as though I will have a much better understanding and will be better placed to help improve future projects.
By Anonymized User on 3/10/2023
This was a wonderful course on project management. Jamal's presentation style and pace was perfect and easy to understand. I learned a lot and look forward to incorporating what I've learned into my existing project work. Great job and look forward to more of his courses.
By Anonymized User on 2/11/2023
Hello, this course is beneficial for individuals who want to learn how to plan, execute, and control projects effectively. It cover topics such as project scope, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and team communication. i am very happy for the knowledge i am gaining.
By Anonymized User on 12/31/2022
The speaker makes very valuable points in a very clear and concise way. I really appreciate all of the examples that the speaker gives (for example, the building of a house). This really helps me to understand the Fundamentals of Project Management, the order of the 5 Phases of Project Management, examples of Risk, etc. I am enjoying the course and shoring up my learnings on Project Management Fundamentals. The Speaker is a little bit hard to understand, but the captioning helps a lot.
By David R on 9/2/2021
clear, simple and concise. The information is condensed and the trainer goes straight to the point. The slides help a lot to grasp the different concepts as it gets a bit technical sometimes. I am happy with the overall experience and want to know more about project management.
By Gareth Miller on 8/31/2021
This is a very good course. The slides helps a lot to understand the different concepts. They add a visual support to the training. I am very visual so it helped me a lot. In fact, this is two courses in one. The first part is about the lifecyle of a project and the second is about the different methodologies that exist in project management. Thanks for the good work.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100












