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Project Management 101 | PM101 | Project Management Basics
Project Management 101 | PM101 | Project Management Basics is an online course from Udemy in Project Management. It is structured in 1 module with 2 stated learning outcomes, over 1.5 hours. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.3/5 from 2.2K ratings on Udemy, with 34.2K enrolled.
Part of our Project Management courses collection, where we compare it against 7 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Duration | 1.5 hours |
| Level | All Levels |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Instructor | Shoaib Qureshi |
| Rating | 4.3★ (2.2K reviews) |
| Learners | 34.2K |
| Price | Free |
About this course
Project Management 101 | PM101 | Project Management Basics on Udemy opens with the core tools every beginner needs. You learn the basics of project management, from defining a project scope to tracking progress against a timeline. The module also gives you a sneak peak at the PMP Certification course, showing how this free entry point connects to advanced credentials.
What sets this particular course apart is its focus on practical application rather than theory alone. You walk away with a working understanding of project charter basics, stakeholder identification, and simple risk logging. The course is designed for self-paced study, so you can pause and apply each concept to a real or imagined project as you go.
At the end, you can name the five process groups of project management, draft a basic project plan, and explain why clear communication matters for keeping a team on track. A certificate of completion is available, though it does not carry university credit.
This course does not go deep into advanced methodologies like Six Sigma or complex portfolio management. Learners who need those topics should look elsewhere in the data. The Project Management Course: Beginner to PROject Manager on Udemy covers 8 hours of content for ₹559 and moves you from beginner to job-ready faster. IT Project Management: Delivering successful IT projects on Udemy, also priced at ₹559, zeros in on tech-specific delivery challenges. On Coursera, Agile Project Management runs 20 hours 2 minutes and costs nothing extra if you have a subscription, while Construction Project Management runs 30 hours 30 minutes with the same open-access model.
Free options include this Udemy course and Introduction to Project Management on Coursera, which runs 9 hours 33 minutes. If you need a credential that employers recognise, the PMP path starts after you complete the basics here. Self-paced study suits anyone balancing work or study, and the 1.5-hour time commitment makes it easy to finish in a single sitting.
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
1 moduleThe 1-part outline Udemy publishes for this course, across 1.5 hours.
Module 1 · Project Management (PM101)
What learners rate it
Rated 4.3/5 by 2.2K learners on Udemy (checked 5 Oct 2026).
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management 101 | PM101 | Project Management Basics This |
Udemy
|
4.3★ | Free | 1.5 hours | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Introduction to Project Management |
 Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 9h 33m | 9h 33m · certificate | View ↗ |
| Agile Project Management |
Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 20h 2m | Highest rated (4.8★ from 15.3K reviews) | View ↗ |
| Construction Project Management |
Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 30h 30m | Beginner-friendly · 30h 30m | View ↗ |
Common questions
Is Project Management 101 | PM101 | Project Management Basics free?
Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Project Management 101 | PM101 | Project Management Basics come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Project Management 101 | PM101 | Project Management Basics take?
Udemy lists it at 1.5 hours. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Project Management 101 | PM101 | Project Management Basics suitable for beginners?
Udemy lists it as suitable for all levels, so beginners and people brushing up work through the same material.
What does Project Management 101 | PM101 | Project Management Basics cover?
It is organised into 1 module, starting with Project Management (PM101). The full outline is on this page.
Who teaches Project Management 101 | PM101 | Project Management Basics?
Shoaib Qureshi, as listed by Udemy.