KICKOFF
KICKOFF is a self-paced online course delivered by Project Management Institute (PMI). It is free, takes about 1 hour, and awards a digital badge (free).
FreeChecked on 7 October 2026
- Relevance to work
- 2.4 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 1.7 / 2
- Credential
- 1.2 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 8.3 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree. Shareable digital badge on completion. |
|---|---|
| Time | 1 hour (provider states under one hour; shown as 1) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | digital badge (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-10-07 |
Topics:Teams and careersSelf-management
Things to know
- An introduction only, not preparation for a PMI certification
- Module names are summarised from the course page
Summary
A short, free course from the Project Management Institute for people who run projects without being project managers. You choose an agile or a predictive approach, then work through the stages of a project step by step with downloadable templates, aiming to deliver on time and on budget.
Why it's listed
Builds Resource management and operations, number 20 on the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs 2025 core skills list.
Also supports Dependability and attention to detail.
From the course: Step-by-step guidance through project stages with templates, on time and on budget
See how the AI Adaptation Profile treats Resource management and operationsYou will be able to
- Choose between an agile and a predictive approach for a project
- Take a project from start to finish step by step
- Use simple templates to plan and track the work
- Keep a project on time and on budget
Modules
- Choosing an agile or predictive approach
- Starting a project
- Planning and running the work
- Closing the project
- Downloadable project templates
Who it suits
People who run projects as part of another job, students and early-career staff, and leaders who want a shared basic method.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- Project Management Institute
- Hosted on
- PMI (pmi.org)
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
Yes. It is free for anyone, anywhere in the world. Free. Shareable digital badge on completion. Checked 7 October 2026 against the provider's own page.
Project Management KICKOFF takes about 1 hour.
Yes. Project Management awards a free digital badge for Project Management KICKOFF.
Project Management KICKOFF is best for people who run projects as part of another job, students and early-career staff, and leaders who want a shared basic method.
ApplyAI rates Project Management KICKOFF 4.2 out of 5. Best for people who run projects as part of another job, students and early-career staff, and leaders who want a shared basic method. Watch for: An introduction only, not preparation for a PMI certification.
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