Certificate Programme in Project Management (Batch 11)
Features
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.

Registration Closed
Class Schedule
Duration 6 Months
Live Online Sessions: January 11, 2025, Saturday, 03:30 PM to 06:45 PM
Eligibility Criteria
Graduates (10+2+3)) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognised international universities) in any discipline.
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
Receive A Certificate From IIT Delhi, 4 Th (overall), NIRF, 2024
Learn End-to-end Project Life Cycle Management Including Contemporary Topics Such As Agile, AI, And Automation
Programme Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Module 2: Knowledge Areas as per PMBOK
Module 3: Project Life Cycle & Initiation
Module 4: Project Scope Management
Module 5: Project Charter, Assumptions and Constraint Log: Handholding in preparing these for your projects
Module 6: Stakeholder Management in Projects and Approaches to Control Scope Creep
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 a 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 and Project Management
Module 17: Designing Lean and Just-in-time Systems in Projects
Module 18: Project Quality Management: Guiding Principles and Guru-Mantras
Module 19: Project Appraisal
Module 20: Critical Chain Project Management: Guiding Principles and Guru-Mantras
Module 21: Project Communication Management: Guiding Principles And Guru-Mantras
Module 22: Software Project Management And Adaptive And Agile Project Management
Module 23: PM Process Framework
Module 24: Value Analysis And Value Engineering (VA/VE) and Value Delivery Systems in Project Management
Module 25: Leadership Aspects In Project Management
Module 26: Human Resource Planning In Project Management
Module 27: Ethical Practices and Adhering to the Professional Code of Conduct
Module 28: Green Projects And Environmental Concerns In Project Management
Module 29: Business Analytics In Project Management: Hand-holding Exercise through Case Study
Module 30: Project Commissioning, Closure, And Handover
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 & cost
Understand Six Sigma, Quality Management & Agile Project Management and apply them in an organisational context
Tools
MS Office
Earned Value Analysis (EVA)
Programme Coordinator

Prof Kumar Neeraj Jha
Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology 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 and Determinants of Construction Project Success in India published by Springer are widely accepted as textbooks in different universities. He teaches courses in construction engineering and management.
He has conducted a number of training programs 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.
Programme Faculty

Prof Ravi Shankar
Professor (HAG)
Department of Management Studies
Indian Institute of Technology, 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 areas of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Decision Sciences, and Business Analytics & Optimisation. He is a Fellow of the “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 of 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 the management area.” In the year 2016, a research paper published in Omega: An International Journal of Management Science 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 the ‘Dr R. P. Mohanty Gold Medal for Outstanding Teacher’ from the Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIIE), Mumbai, India. He has strong academic collaborations with many leading business schools in the 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 School 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.
Programme Sample 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 an e-certificate will be issued by CEP IIT Delhi.
The organising department for this programme is the Department of Civil Engineering.
Installment Schedule
Programme Fee INR 95,000 + GST
Instalment | Particulars | Amount (₹)** |
1st Instalment | Within 5 days post-selection | 19,000 |
2nd Instalment | 10th January, 2025 | 38,000 |
3rd Instalment | 02nd March, 2025 | 38,000 |
**GST @18% will be charged extra in addition to the fee.
Refund Policy
Candidates can withdraw within 15 days of 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 paid amount.
Candidates withdrawing after 15 days from the start of the programme session will not be eligible for any refund.
If you wish to withdraw from the programme, you must email cepaccounts@admin.iitd.ac.in and iitd.execed@emeritus.org, stating your intent to withdraw. The refund, if applicable, will be processed within 30 working days from the date of receiving the withdrawal request.
Testimonials
Frequently asked questions
IIT Delhi Project Management Programme is a professional certification programme designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage projects across various industries. The programme covers key aspects of project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and completion.
IIT Delhi offers a high-quality project management programme. IIT Delhi’s programme emphasises technical aspects and practical applications in projects, while other programmes may lean more towards strategic and managerial aspects of project management.
The programme covers a wide range of topics, including project planning, risk management, cost estimation, project execution, quality control, and project closure. It also includes modules on the latest project management tools and techniques.
Yes, IIT Delhi offers the Project Management Certification online, allowing professionals to access the programme from anywhere, making it convenient for working individuals.
The programme is ideal for professionals involved in managing projects, such as project managers, engineers, consultants, and anyone looking to advance their career in project management. It’s also suitable for those seeking a recognized certification in project management.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of project management principles and practices, enhance their project management skills, and receive a prestigious certification from IIT Delhi, which is recognised globally.