Project Charter Specialist (Accredited) | Project Management Course Syllabus

Overview: This concise, accredited masterclass is designed for beginners seeking to master the creation of professional Project Charters aligned with PMI standards. Over approximately 2 hours of on-demand video content, you'll progress through seven focused modules that build your skills step by step—from understanding core components to drafting a complete Charter using real-life case studies. Each module includes hands-on activities and downloadable resources, culminating in a comprehensive project that prepares you for certification and earns you 2.5 pre-approved PDU/CPD credits. Lifetime access ensures you can revisit materials anytime.

Module 1: Foundations & Components

Estimated time: 0.3 hours

• Introduction to projects and the purpose of a Project Charter
• Detailed breakdown of key Charter components
• Understanding the role of the Charter in project initiation
• Reviewing a sample Project Charter
• Hands-on: Identify components in a case study

Module 2: Business Case & Objectives

Estimated time: 0.3 hours

• Importance of a compelling business case
• How to craft a clear and persuasive business justification
• Writing SMART project objectives
• Hands-on: Draft a mini business case and three SMART objectives

Module 3: Scope, Deliverables & Requirements

Estimated time: 0.3 hours

• Defining in-scope vs. out-of-scope work
• Identifying and listing project deliverables
• Articulating high-level requirements
• Hands-on: Create a scope statement and deliverables checklist

Module 4: Authority, Team & Stakeholders

Estimated time: 0.3 hours

• Determining project manager authority levels
• Assembling the core project team
• Mapping and analyzing stakeholders
• Hands-on: Develop an authority matrix and stakeholder register

Module 5: Risks, Assumptions & Constraints

Estimated time: 0.3 hours

• Identifying top project risks
• Documenting key assumptions
• Recognizing project constraints
• Hands-on: Conduct a risk brainstorming session and record assumptions and constraints

Module 6: Approval & Closure Criteria

Estimated time: 0.3 hours

• Defining approval workflows and sign-off processes
• Outlining project closure requirements
• Ensuring accountability through formal closure
• Hands-on: Draft an approval flowchart and closure checklist

Module 7: Real-Life Case Study & Certification Prep

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Applying all Charter components in a comprehensive case study
• Step-by-step guidance to build an end-to-end Project Charter document
• Overview of the optional certification exam process
• Practice PDU quiz for knowledge reinforcement
• Hands-on: Final Charter development and self-assessment

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic project management concepts
• No prior experience with Project Charters required
• Access to downloadable templates and resources provided in the course

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Create comprehensive, PMI-aligned Project Charters from scratch
• Write compelling business cases and SMART objectives
• Define clear scope boundaries and deliverables
• Identify stakeholders, risks, assumptions, and constraints effectively
• Earn 2.5 PDUs/CPDs and prepare for optional certification to support career advancement