Free Project Management Courses
Project management skills translate across every industry. These courses teach planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication using both traditional and agile methodologies.
Google — Project Management Professional Certificate (Coursera)
Six-course program covering project lifecycle, Agile methodology, risk management, and stakeholder communication with practical capstone project.
Coursera — Introduction to Project Management (University of Adelaide)
Foundation course on project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and control. Covers work breakdown structures and Gantt charts.
edX — Project Management MicroMasters (Rochester Institute of Technology)
Graduate-level project management program covering scope, time, cost, quality management, and leadership for complex projects.
Alison — Diploma in Project Management
Comprehensive free diploma covering project management fundamentals, team dynamics, scheduling techniques, and quality assurance processes.
Scrum.org — Scrum Guide and Resources
The official Scrum Guide along with free learning paths, assessments, and community resources for understanding the Scrum framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need PMP certification to get a project management job?
Not always. Many entry-level and mid-level PM roles accept experience, professional certificates (like Google's PM certificate), or Scrum certifications in place of PMP. However, PMP certification can increase your salary and competitiveness for senior PM roles.
What is the difference between Agile and Waterfall?
Waterfall follows a sequential process where each phase (requirements, design, development, testing) completes before the next begins. Agile delivers work in short iterations (sprints), allowing teams to adapt to changing requirements and get feedback early. Most modern teams use Agile or a hybrid approach.
What project management tools should I learn?
Familiarize yourself with Jira (common in software teams), Asana or Monday.com (common in marketing and operations), Microsoft Project (common in enterprise), and Trello or Notion (common in startups). The specific tool matters less than understanding PM principles.
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