Free Online Project Management Courses

Develop knowledge and skills that can support project-based work with online courses covering planning, team leadership, business improvement, communication and event planning.

The courses currently listed on this page cover skills related to project management. They do not all lead to a dedicated project management qualification, so check the qualification title and course content before applying.

Eligible adults in England may be able to access funded Level 2 study at no cost, subject to location, circumstances and current availability.

Free Online Project Management Courses​ with Certificates​

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These courses cover knowledge and skills that can be useful in project-based roles, including planning, business improvement, team leadership and organisation.

They are not all dedicated project management qualifications. Check each course page carefully to understand exactly what you will study and which qualification you will receive.

What project management skills can you develop?

Project work often involves bringing together planning, communication, organisation and teamwork.

Depending on the course you choose, you could develop your understanding of:

  • Planning tasks and activities
  • Working towards defined objectives
  • Team leadership and communication
  • Improving workplace processes
  • Business administration
  • Organising events and activities
  • Customer and stakeholder communication
  • Lean organisation principles

These subjects can complement project management development but should not be presented as professional project management certification unless the individual qualification specifically provides this.

Choosing a course for project work

Planning and organisation

Event Planning may be useful if you want to develop your understanding of organising activities, coordinating requirements and working towards a defined outcome.

Leading teams

Principles of Team Leading covers leadership, communication, team dynamics and performance, which can be useful knowledge when working with project teams.

Improving processes

Business Improvement Techniques and Lean Organisation Management focus more closely on processes, efficiency and organisational improvement.

Business administration

Principles of Business Administration can help build broader knowledge of business communication, administrative processes and workplace organisation.

Do these courses lead to a project management qualification?

Not necessarily.

The courses listed on this page cover subjects that can support the development of project-related skills, but the qualification awarded depends on the individual course.

If you specifically need a recognised project management certification for a job, membership requirement or professional development programme, check the exact qualification before applying.

This distinction is particularly important because the current live copy says the courses provide skills needed to succeed as a project manager, which goes further than the course catalogue itself supports.

Who are these courses for?

The courses may be useful if you want to:

  • Build skills relevant to project-based work
  • Improve your planning and organisation
  • Develop team leadership knowledge
  • Understand business improvement
  • Prepare for further project management study
  • Develop transferable workplace skills
  • Support your CPD

How funded online courses work

Eligible adults in England may be able to access selected online Level 2 courses using government-funded provision.

Funding is subject to eligibility, location and availability. The exact qualification, provider and assessment requirements vary by course.

FAQs

Are there free project management courses online?

Eligible adults in England may be able to access funded online courses covering skills relevant to project management. Check the individual course because the qualification awarded varies.

Do these courses give me a project management qualification?

Not necessarily. Some courses on this page develop skills useful in project work rather than awarding a dedicated project management qualification. Always check the exact qualification title before applying.

Which course is useful for project management beginners?

Courses in business improvement, team leadership, business administration and event planning can introduce skills relevant to project-based work. The best choice depends on the area you want to develop.

Can I get a certificate?

Yes, the funded Level 2 courses listed by Free Courses in England provide the relevant certificate or qualification after successful completion. The certificate will relate to the actual course studied, which may not be titled Project Management.

Are project management courses government funded?

Some courses available through Free Courses in England can be funded for eligible adults in England. Funding is not guaranteed and depends on factors including your location, circumstances and current provision.

Can these courses qualify me to work as a project manager?

The courses can build useful knowledge, but completing a related Level 2 course does not by itself qualify you for a particular project management role or professional certification.

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