Certificate Programme in

Project Management
Technical Orientation: March 30, 2025
6 Months | Live Online Sessions

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Programme offered by the Continuing Education Programme (CEP), IIT Delhi

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

As one of the leading educational institutions in India, IIT Delhi brings you an exceptional
opportunity to master the art and science of project management. This comprehensive
programme is designed to equip professionals like you with the skills, knowledge, and tools
necessary to excel in the dynamic field of project management.
Whether you are an evolving project manager looking to enhance your expertise or someone
aspiring to enter this exciting field, our programme will provide you with a solid foundation
and advanced insights to effectively lead and deliver successful projects.
Join and embark on a transformative journey that will elevate your project management
capabilities to new heights. Project management plays a crucial role in ensuring project
success by aligning projects with organisational goals, optimising resources, managing risks,
facilitating effective communication, ensuring quality, and adapting to change. It is a strategic
discipline that enhances efficiency, effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction, ultimately
driving organisational success.

According to PMI, India will require 7 million new project

managers in the next 10 years. Tools such as Microsoft Project
and Jira are commonly used in India because they strongly
support for IT project management. Of the high-performing
projects in India, 77% of them will use project management
software.
(PMI, 2023)
WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?

Early-career Professionals looking to formally gain project management qualification,

aiming to enhance their skills in end-to-end project management

Managerial Professionals from diverse sectors seeking to fuel their project management
careers through advanced methodologies and latest industry practices

Consultants seeking to offer innovative project management solutions and

entrepreneurs aiming to optimise resource allocation and business processes through
project management in practice

Research Scholar, Research Scientist and Post Graduates will seek help to improve
skill set to keep up with the current trends and increase the chances of employability

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Explore project management topics, from the

basics (planning, scheduling and control) to
advanced concepts

Gain industry-oriented insights into

Project Management Methodologies

Delve into peer-to-peer learning and

expand your professional network

Learn end-to-end Project Life Cycle management

including contemporary topics such as Agile, AI, and
Automation

Receive a certificate from IIT Delhi, 4th (overall),

NIRF, 2024
LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understand the project management trajectory, from

defining the project scope to closure

Leverage project management to increase profits and

acquire a sustainable competitive advantage

Apply globally recognised project management

frameworks for real-world problems

Learn to apply risk analysis techniques, and

monitor projects on schedule and cost

Understand Six Sigma, Quality Management and Agile Project

Management, and apply them in an organisational context
PROGRAMME MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

Module 2: Knowledge Areas as per PMBOK

Module 3: Project Life Cycle and Initiation

Module 4: Project Scope Management and Approaches To Control Scope Creep

Module 5: Project Charter, Assumption and Constraint Log: Handholding In Preparing These

For Projects

Module 6: Stakeholder Management In Projects

Module 7: Portfolio Approach to Project Management

Module 8: Project/Portfolio Selection and Organisational Strategy

Module 9: Project Planning

Module 10: Breaking Down Project Scope Into Manageable Sections (WBS)

Module 11: Project Scheduling: Handholding Training On Developing Project Schedule

Module 12: Project Cost Management: Handholding Exercise On Time-cost Trade-off

Module 13: Project Control: Handholding exercise On Earned-value Analysis

Module 14: Risk Analysis In Project Management

Module 15: Exposure To Software Applicable In Project Management

Module 16: Six Sigma Approach in Project Management

Module 17: Designing Lean And Just-in-time system In Projects

Module 18: Project Quality Management: Guiding Principles And Guru-mantras

Module 19: Project Supply Chain Management

Module 20: Critical Chain Project Management: Guiding Principles And Guru-mantras

Note:
-Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to
fit the total programme hours. Case studies, real world examples and numerical illustrations are an integral part of
multiple modules included in the course.
-The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members.
-Post session video recordings will be made available until the programme duration.

Check the next page for more programme modules.

PROGRAMME MODULES

Module 21: Material Planning and Procurement in Projects

Module 22: Project Integration Management

Module 23: Project Communication Management: Guiding Principles And Guru-mantras

Module 24: Software Project Management And Adaptive And Agile Project Management

Module 25: PM Process Framework

Module 26: Value Analysis And Value Engineering (VA/VE) and Value Delivery Systems in

Project Management

Module 27: Leadership Aspects In Project Management

Module 28: Human Resource Planning In Project Management

Module 29: Ethical practices And Adhering To Professional Code of Conduct

Module 30: Green Projects And Environmental Concerns In Projects Management

Module 31: Business Analytics In Project Management: Hand-holding Exercise through Case

Study

Module 32: Project Commissioning, Closure And Handover

Note:
-Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to
fit the total programme hours. Case studies, real world examples and numerical illustrations are an integral part of
multiple modules included in the course.
-The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members.
-Post session video recordings will be made available until the programme duration.
TOOLS

MS Project

Earned Value Analysis (EVA)

Project Evaluations Using NPV, IRR and Other Tools

Descriptive, Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics In Projects

Optimisation Using Excel (Solver) And Software

Note:
-All product and company names mentioned in this material are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. Their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
-Above mentioned tools are some of the tools covered in the programme.
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Dr Ravi Shankar

Professor (HAG), Department of Management Studies,

IIT Delhi

RAVI SHANKAR is Professor (HAG) in the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi in the Department
of Management Studies. His teaching, research and corporate training are primarily in the area
Operations and Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Decision Sciences, and
Business Analytics & Optimization. He is the Fellow of “Indian National Academy of Engineers
(FNAE),” “World Academy of Productivity Science (FWAPS)”, and “Indian Institute of Industrial
Engineering (FIIIE)”. The 2nd Edition of Research.com (November 2022) ranked Prof. Ravi Shankar
as the best (1st Rank) scientist in India and 101st best globally in the arena of Business and
Management. Prof. Shankar appeared in the 2022 list of Elsevier’s Top 2% list Indian Productive
Researchers in the business and management category on a single year basis.

In 2018, from the Minister of Human Resource Development (Govt. of India), he received the
“Outstanding Faculty Award” for being the “The Most Research Proficient Faculty of India in
management area.” In year 2016, a research paper published in Omega: An International Journal
of Management Science has ranked him as the top-most productive researcher in the Business-
schools in India. He was also ranked as the top Indian researcher in Logistics by leading area
experts in German Universities. Prof. Shankar is the recipient of ‘Dr R. P. Mohanty Gold Medal for
Outstanding Teacher’ from Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIIE), Mumbai India. He has
strong academic collaborations with many leading business schools in UK, USA, Thailand,
Denmark, Vietnam, etc.

Prof Ravi Shankar co-authored textbooks on Operations & Supply Chain Management,
Management of Technology, and Strategic Management of Technological Innovation. His
research citations exceed 32,800 with an H-index of 86 (till Dec 2024), which is one of the highest
in any Business Schools in India. He regularly conducts training programs, through online E-
learning platforms as well as face-to-face interactions, for working professionals in industries and
academia, in the broad area of Operations & Supply Chain Management, Project Management,
Six-sigma: Green-belt, and Business Analytics & Optimisation.

BOOKS AUTHORED BY
DR. RAVI

Note: Programme faculty might change due to unavoidable circumstances, and revised details will be provided
closer to the programme start date.
PROGRAMME FACULTY

Dr Kumar Neeraj Jha

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Delhi

KUMAR NEERAJ JHA, PhD is a professor of civil engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology
Delhi. He started his career with Larsen and Toubro Ltd. and was instrumental in the successful
completion of a number of construction projects. He has published more than 150 papers in a
number of international and national journals and conference proceedings.

He has supervised 20 PhD Students and more than 100 MTech students. His books,
Construction Project Management, Formwork and Scaffold Engineering, and Construction Safety
Management (published by Pearson Education) as well as Determinants of Construction Project
Success in India (published by Springer) and Construction Company Management (published by
Taylor and Francis Group), are widely accepted as textbooks in different universities. He teaches
Programmes in construction engineering and management.

He has conducted a number of training programmes for practitioners and academics and has
been involved in a number of consultancy and sponsored research projects of national
importance. He is a reviewer of all major journals in the area of construction engineering and
management and is the Editor-in-chief of Journal of Safety Engineering.

BOOKS AUTHORED BY DR. NEERAJ

Note: Programme faculty might change due to unavoidable circumstances, and revised details will be provided
closer to the programme start date.
 PAST PARTICIPANT PROFILES
Work Experience
20+ Years
6% 0-5 Years
17%
4% 15-20 Years
19%
19%
19%

5-10 Years
29%
29%
10-15 Years
29%

Engineering/Design
Industry 24%

30% 29%
Other*
52%

Information Systems/Technology
7% 13%

7%
11% Operations/Logistics
6%

*Others include Consulting, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and FMCG, amongst others.

Job Functions

Administration & HR Human Resource Psychologist Digital

Administrative Information Systems/ Journalist and Social Media
Consulting Technology Professional
Customer Service Marketing Instructional Designer
Engineering Marketing and Sales Strategy and Brand
Finance/Accounting Operations Research and Development
General Management Consultant Sales
Government Affairs Counselling
PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIALS

“wereThereally
lessons delivered by professors
very good. The sessions
“mantras
Best part of the course is the guru
by professor Ravi Shankar
were really interactive, which helped which acts like a Chanakya Niti to
understand complex topics. Also, survive in any kind of job or at any
many real life use case understanding place. In addition to these, all lectures
helped to connect the course with are immersive and engaging,
industry applications.
” interesting and interacting.
”
Hemanth Pulkit Kr.
Kumar G Dohan

“hasThe sessions from Prof. Ravi Shankar were excellent. Their each and every slide
something or the other to learn. It helped me to present multiple topics to teams
in the SADC region while I was on a quarterly visit. The biggest victory was about
Stakeholders Management and Scope Management. This is where most of the
projects we have, are getting impacted leading to delays and cost overruns.
”

Tangirala Viswanath
PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIALS

“equipped
The exceptional journey through IIT Delhi's Project Management Programme has
me with invaluable knowledge and skills in the field. The programme's
comprehensive curriculum and expert instruction have significantly enhanced my
understanding of project management principles and best practices. I'm incredibly
grateful for this opportunity and eager to apply my newfound expertise to future
endeavours.
”
Anuraag Srinivas

“appreciated
The interactive nature of the classes was the highlight of the programme. I also
the availability of reading materials, PPTs, and recordings, which made
the learning experience even more comprehensive and accessible. .
”
MD Suhail Ali
PROGRAMME CERTIFICATE

Participants who score at least 50% in the evaluation components and maintain a minimum
of 60% attendance in both lectures and tutorials will be awarded a completion certificate.
Participants who are unable to score 50% in the evaluation components will be eligible for a
participation certificate if their attendance is above 60% in both lectures and tutorials. We
encourage you to attend all the live sessions and make the best out of these interactive
learning experiences. Post-session recordings will be available for revision for two months
after the programme completion.

Note: :-All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIT
Delhi.
-Only e-certificate will be issued by CEP IIT Delhi.
-The organising department for this programme is the Department of Management Studies.
PROGRAMME DETAILS

Eligibility
Programme Schedule
Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma holders from a recognized
university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognized
Duration 6 Months international universities) in any discipline.

Note:
Technical March 30, 2025
The above criteria should be as on the programme start date i.e., Mar
Orientation 30, 2025.
Minimum eligibility criteria is not a guarantee for offer letter.

Academic April 06, 2025

Orientation Evaluation
The evaluation will be at faculty's discretion. It will
include quizzes, projects, case studies, problems, etc.
Live Online April 13, 2025
Sessions Sunday, 6:00 PM -
9:45 PM* Selection Process:
Screening and selection will be done by IIT Delhi
*A few sessions may be conducted for three hours only.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Programme Fee INR 95,000 + GST

Instalment 1 Instalment 2 Instalment 3

Remarks Within 5 days post selection Mar 31, 2025 May 31, 2025

Amount INR 19, 000 + GST INR 38,000 + GST INR 38,000 + GST

Note:
The actual programme schedule will be announced closer to the programme start.
GST (currently @ 18%) will be charged extra on these components.
Postage charges for books and study materials sent to locations outside of India will be paid for by the student.
Loan and EMI services are provided by Eruditus Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd, and IIT Delhi is not responsible for the same.

Last Date to Apply Feb 26, 2025

Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Informed by Mar 05, 2025

Last Date to Submit the Fee Within 5 Days Post-selection

Note: Applications will be reviewed based on eligibility, and the subsequent shortlisting process will be
completed as laid down by the Programme Coordinators.
All fee should be submitted in the IIT Delhi CEP account only, and the receipt will be issued by IIT Delhi CEP
account for your records.
* 6 month duration is counted from first academic session i.e. (Apr 13, 2025) and the same date will also be mentioned on
the certificate as the starting date of the programme. The mentioned minimum eligibility criteria is not a guaranteed for
selection. Selection cut-off for this programme can be altered on the discretion of IIT Delhi.
Application Requirements
Graduation and Post-Graduation Education:
Consolidated Graduation Marksheet (All Semester)
Final year students may submit the marksheets up to the previous semester

ID Proof:
Any Government-issued photo ID like PAN Card/ Driving License/ Passport, etc.
Submission of passport-size photo during application is mandatory

System Requirements
This programme includes online learning classes conducted on Zoom. To attend a online
learning class you will need to have a PC/ Laptop/ Mac with:

Speakers and microphone: built-in or a USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth

Webcam: built-in or USB plug-in

Processor: with Dual Core 2Ghz or higher (i3/ i5/ i7 or AMD equivalent)

RAM: 4 GB or higher

OS: Either MacOS 10.7 or higher OR Windows 8 or higher

An internet connection: Minimum bandwidth of 3.0 Mbps (up/ down)

Browser: IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+

Zoom software client installed on your PC/ Laptop/ Mac

We use the Zoom software application to conduct online learning classes. Zoom works on a
variety of PCs/ Laptops/ Mac systems and also on phones and tablets.

You can join your online learning class from a phone or tablet if it supports the Zoom client.

We recommend that you attend classes from a PCs/ Laptops/ Mac.

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND FROM PROGRAMME

Candidates can withdraw within 15 days from the Programme Start Date. A total of 80% of the
total fee received will be refunded. However, the applicable tax amount paid will not be
refunded on the amount paid.
If you wish to withdraw from the programme, you must email [email protected] and
[email protected], stating your intent to withdraw. The refund, if applicable, will be
processed within 30 working days from the date of receiving the withdrawal request.
ABOUT IIT DELHI

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is one of the 5 initial IITs established for
training, research and development in science, engineering and technology in India.
Established as College of Engineering in 1961, the Institute was later declared as an Institution
of National Importance under the “Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963” and was
renamed as “Indian Institute of Technology Delhi”. It was then accorded the status of a
Deemed University with powers to decide its own academic policy, to conduct its own
examinations, and to award its own degrees. Since its inception, over 48000 have graduated
from IIT Delhi in various disciplines including Engineering, Physical Sciences, Management and
Humanities & Social Sciences. Of these, nearly 5070 received PhD degrees. The rest obtained
a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Sciences and Business Administration. These alumni today
work as scientists, technologists, business managers and entrepreneurs. There are several
alumni who have moved away from their original disciplines and have taken to administrative
services, active politics or are with NGOs. In doing so, they have contributed significantly to
the building of this nation, and to industrialisation around the world. For more details, please
visit: www.iitd.ac.in

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