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CIMA E2 · Management Level

C. Managing projects

Learn the fundamentals of project management within an organisational context, covering project lifecycle phases, scheduling techniques, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and change management. This section equips you with the knowledge to ensure projects deliver strategic and operational value.

  • 18 lessons
  • 3 modules
  • 3.9h of video
  • ~30% of the exam
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What you'll learn

By the end of C. Managing projects.

  • Explain the stages of the project lifecycle and identify the key objectives and controls required at each phase
  • Apply work breakdown structures and Gantt charts to plan and schedule project activities effectively
  • Analyse network diagrams and critical path analysis to optimise project timelines and resource allocation
  • Identify and evaluate the roles and responsibilities of project personnel within different organisational structures
  • Evaluate stakeholder management strategies to ensure effective engagement throughout the project lifecycle
  • Assess change management processes to control project scope and deliver intended project outcomes

The lessons

18 lessons, module by module.

Introduction to project management

5 lessons
  1. 1 Project objectives and stages - part 1 8m
  2. 2 Project objectives and stages - part 2 8m
  3. 3 Project objectives and stages - part 3 9m
  4. 4 Project controls - part 1 9m
  5. 5 Project controls - part 2 8m

Project management tools and techniques

8 lessons
  1. 1 Gantt charts 11m
  2. 2 Network/critical path analysis - part 1 9m
  3. 3 Network/critical path analysis - part 2 13m
  4. 4 Network/critical path analysis - part 3 9m
  5. 5 PERT 8m
  6. 6 Project risk management - part 1 12m
  7. 7 Project risk management - part 2 8m
  8. 8 Hotspot webinar - critical path analysis 69m

Project leadership

5 lessons
  1. 1 Project structure 12m
  2. 2 Project personnel roles - part 1 13m
  3. 3 Project personnel roles - part 2 12m
  4. 4 Project stakeholder management - part 1 7m
  5. 5 Project stakeholder management - part 2 10m

Questions

About C. Managing projects.

What does the Managing Projects section cover?

This section covers the fundamentals of project management within an organisational context, including project lifecycle phases, scheduling techniques such as Gantt charts and critical path analysis, project budgeting, stakeholder engagement strategies, and change management processes. It provides the knowledge and tools necessary to plan, execute, and control projects to ensure they deliver strategic and operational value to the organisation.

Is this section important for the E2 exam?

Yes, Managing Projects is a core section of the E2 syllabus and carries significant exam weight. The objective test includes questions on project lifecycle management, scheduling techniques, critical path analysis, stakeholder management, and project controls. Strong understanding of these topics is essential for passing the E2 exam and progressing through the CIMA Management Level.

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