WHY TAKE THIS COURSE AT BBS?
For you:
- Gain the methods and tools to define, organize and monitor complex projects.
- Strengthen your skills in project planning, resource management, work breakdown structures (WBS), project charters and multi-project management.
For your company:
- Achieve greater efficiency, control and consistency in managing projects.
- Improve the ability to meet project objectives on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
The Project Management course, taught by a faculty combining academics and consultants, provides the tools and methodological framework needed to address the challenges of defining, organizing and monitoring a project.
For many years, organizing and managing work through projects was primarily the domain of large companies operating in infrastructure and civil and industrial engineering. Today, the number and range of organizations working on a project basis have grown significantly, particularly with the expansion of business services.
The Project Management course equips participants with the tools and approach needed to manage projects across a variety of contexts.
The course is available in two formats: an evening format (10 sessions from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) or a part-time weekend format (5 full-day sessions held on Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.).
The course covers all the key aspects of project management, from multi-project management and project charters to work breakdown structures and resource planning, combining methodological foundations with practical case studies and applications.
Attendance on the course enables participants to register for the internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam.
Click here to explore the Project Management Certification course.
Accreditation
Bologna Business School is EQUIS – EFMD Quality Improvement System accredited, one of the most important international quality assessment and continuous improvement systems for Schools of Management and Business Administration.
Gli Open Program di Bologna Business School sono inclusi nel Financial Times Ranking nella categoria Executive Education 2026.
Alessandro Grandi
Director of Studies
alessandro.grandi@unibo.it
"Growing attention is being paid to achieving compelling targets along the consolidated project performance features, therefore project management has become a tool and a "managerial practice" for all companies and sectors.
Project management must be seen as a result-oriented management system, leading people to set targets for themselves, to plan how to achieve them, to control the operational process leading to their achievement, to work systematically and with flexibility at the same time."
CLASS PROFILE
Structure
We aim at being the reference point for Project Management for our local companies, the objective being to provide participants with a complete set of skills and tools on project management, complying with PMI standards, thus fostering the continuous improvement of their work experience.
Part time edition is on campus. Each meeting will be on Friday and Saturday from 9.15 am to 5.45 pm.
The dates of the sessions are:
- 25 September 2026
- 26 September 2026
- 9 October 2026
- 10 October 2026
- 23 October 2026
The evening edition is online and lasts one month and is divided into ten evenings evening from 6.30 pm to 10 pm.
The dates of the sessions are:
- 3-5 November 2026
- 10-12 November 2026
- 17-19 November 2026
- 24-26 November 2026
- 1-3 December 2026
Click here for the Project Management Certification course.
COURSES
- Projects and project types: key characteristics
- Project life cycle: phases and critical issues
- Activities and objectives in the initial project phases: from defining the project scope to developing the project charter
- The project plan
- Project scheduling and control techniques: WBS, Gantt charts, CPM and PERT
- Project resource planning: managing resource overloads and bottlenecks, fast-tracking, and balancing performance, time and cost trade-offs
- Uncertainty and risk management in projects: the project risk management cycle, risk registers and contingency plans
- Monitoring project progress: KPIs and key techniques
- Project management software: modelling a project using MS Project
- Multi-project management: programmes and project portfolios
- Structuring and managing the project portfolio
- Project organizational structures
- Key roles within project organizational structures
- The Project Manager: role and competency profiles
- Managing the project team
- Beyond predictive project management methodologies: towards flexible and agile approaches
- Agile project management: shared principles and distinguishing features
- Predictive vs agile project management: choosing the right approach and the emergence of hybrid models
- The Scrum framework
Learning approach
Our courses are characterized by a faculty of academics and consultants. The teaching methodology makes use of the support of an e-learning platform in which materials and exercises for the study and study between the two classroom sessions will be uploaded.
Faculty
Faculty members at Bologna Business School work together offering outstanding teaching standards. An international and interdisciplinary approach is guaranteed by a joint team of distinguished national core professors, adjunct, visiting professors, guest speakers and top managers.
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Alessandro Grandi
Full Professor of Innovation and Project Management
University of Bologna
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Filippo Piombini
Management Consultant and Corporate Organisation
Opta
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Claudia Miani
Innovation & Management Advisor
PMI-Northern Italy Chapter Director for Branch EmiliaRomagna
CLASS PROFILE
Alumni
Vincenzo Emanuele Caridà
R&D Project Engineer, KEMET Electronics Corporation
Project Management, anno 2020, XIII edizione
"In my work, I lead and contribute to numerous complex and highly innovative R&D projects, both as a Project Leader and as a Team Member. Throughout these projects, I liaise continuously with salespeople, suppliers, and various company departments to carry out and coordinate project tasks as efficiently as possible. The course provided me with the fundamental knowledge needed to define and plan a project, along with practical tips on agile and hybrid approaches, which are increasingly common in modern manufacturing environments. The faculty and guest speakers further enhanced the quality of the course. It was an excellent experience: through theoretical explanations and practical business case studies, I gained a wealth of concepts, terminology, and approaches to strengthen my personal and professional skills and improve the way I work on projects."
Stefano Zerbini
Sales Engineer, Bondioli & Pavesi
Project Management, anno 2021, VII edizione serale
"Lavoro per un Gruppo multinazionale dell’industria meccanica del settore OEM. In particolare, mi occupo dei clienti di alto profilo, per i quali seguo progetti che possono essere piuttosto complessi, sia per la durata sia per il numero di parti interessate. L’Open Program di BBS mi ha fornito solide conoscenze delle principali metodologie e tecniche del Project management, con “incursioni” anche sulle metodologie Agile e Hybrid. Il valore aggiunto di questo corso, è dato dal corpo docenti e dall’interazione tra i partecipanti. Ho apprezzato tantissimo i professionisti, provenienti dal modo della consulenza, i quali ci hanno trasmesso non solo nozioni, ma numerosi consigli ed esempi riferiti a casi reali, che da subito si possono applicare nella propria attività. Ho trovato molto stimolante lo scambio di idee tra i partecipanti durante i momenti di lavoro in gruppo, un modo per confrontare le proprie esperienze con altre professionalità. "
Ivana Malvacio
Scientific Project Manager - Nanomol Technologies
Project Management, anno 2021, VII edizione serale
"Faccio parte del team di ricerca e sviluppo di progetti di nanotecnologia applicata che spaziano dalla chimica farmaceutica, alla cosmetica alla nutraceutica e ad altri settori chimici. Nello specifico, gestisco progetti interni collegati alla cosmetica in qualità di Team Leader. Inoltre, seguo progetti esterni per diversi clienti, occupandomi del contatto con i fornitori e CRO per esternalizzazione di test, della progettazione delle attività in laboratorio, della gestione dei tempi e risorse. Il corso mi ha fornito delle conoscenze di base per ottimizzare e gestire in modo più efficace i progetti. Tramite le diverse testimonianze dei professori e i casi presentati ed analizzati insieme, sono riuscita ad apprendere concetti e definizione utili. Affrontare questi temi mi ha permesso di migliorare le mie skills, rinforzando anche la mia posizione come Project Manager."
Networking
Networking takes place between students of the same class, between participants and lecturers, as well as with students from other courses or previous editions of the same program.
Alumni
Vincenzo Emanuele Caridà
R&D Project Engineer, KEMET Electronics Corporation
Project Management, anno 2020, XIII edizione
"In my work, I lead and contribute to numerous complex and highly innovative R&D projects, both as a Project Leader and as a Team Member. Throughout these projects, I liaise continuously with salespeople, suppliers, and various company departments to carry out and coordinate project tasks as efficiently as possible. The course provided me with the fundamental knowledge needed to define and plan a project, along with practical tips on agile and hybrid approaches, which are increasingly common in modern manufacturing environments. The faculty and guest speakers further enhanced the quality of the course. It was an excellent experience: through theoretical explanations and practical business case studies, I gained a wealth of concepts, terminology, and approaches to strengthen my personal and professional skills and improve the way I work on projects."
Stefano Zerbini
Sales Engineer, Bondioli & Pavesi
Project Management, anno 2021, VII edizione serale
"Lavoro per un Gruppo multinazionale dell’industria meccanica del settore OEM. In particolare, mi occupo dei clienti di alto profilo, per i quali seguo progetti che possono essere piuttosto complessi, sia per la durata sia per il numero di parti interessate. L’Open Program di BBS mi ha fornito solide conoscenze delle principali metodologie e tecniche del Project management, con “incursioni” anche sulle metodologie Agile e Hybrid. Il valore aggiunto di questo corso, è dato dal corpo docenti e dall’interazione tra i partecipanti. Ho apprezzato tantissimo i professionisti, provenienti dal modo della consulenza, i quali ci hanno trasmesso non solo nozioni, ma numerosi consigli ed esempi riferiti a casi reali, che da subito si possono applicare nella propria attività. Ho trovato molto stimolante lo scambio di idee tra i partecipanti durante i momenti di lavoro in gruppo, un modo per confrontare le proprie esperienze con altre professionalità. "
Ivana Malvacio
Scientific Project Manager - Nanomol Technologies
Project Management, anno 2021, VII edizione serale
"Faccio parte del team di ricerca e sviluppo di progetti di nanotecnologia applicata che spaziano dalla chimica farmaceutica, alla cosmetica alla nutraceutica e ad altri settori chimici. Nello specifico, gestisco progetti interni collegati alla cosmetica in qualità di Team Leader. Inoltre, seguo progetti esterni per diversi clienti, occupandomi del contatto con i fornitori e CRO per esternalizzazione di test, della progettazione delle attività in laboratorio, della gestione dei tempi e risorse. Il corso mi ha fornito delle conoscenze di base per ottimizzare e gestire in modo più efficace i progetti. Tramite le diverse testimonianze dei professori e i casi presentati ed analizzati insieme, sono riuscita ad apprendere concetti e definizione utili. Affrontare questi temi mi ha permesso di migliorare le mie skills, rinforzando anche la mia posizione come Project Manager."
COMPANIES
Companies in the Bologna Business School network actively contribute to the development of Open Programs, helping shape course content and bringing practical experience into the classroom. Managers and professionals share insights, real-world case studies and firsthand knowledge, enriching the learning experience with an applied perspective. Engagement with companies across different sectors fosters an ongoing exchange of experiences and best practices. This continuous dialogue between the classroom and the business world creates a dynamic ecosystem where expertise, perspectives and approaches come together, generating value for all participants.
Bologna Business School’s partner companies are:
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FEES
The registration fee for enrollments from companies and institutions is 3.600 euros (plus VAT) to be paid by the start date of the course.
The registration fee for individual enrollments is 2.900 euros (plus VAT) to be paid by the start date of the course.
The fee includes attendance in the program, all the study material available through the online platform and access to Bologna Business School services, which include a personal account for the Alma wi-fi, use of the pcs in the Computer Lab, access to the study areas, and access to the indoor gym.
There is ample free parking in the School’s park.
Discounts are available:
for early registrations;
for Business Network companies;
for Alma/BBS and Profingest Alumni;
for groups of at least 3 people.
INTERPROFESSIONAL FUNDS
Alumni and Companies can check the availability of vouchers at the Interprofessional Fund reference:
Fondimpresa – for middle management
Fondo Dirigenti PMI – for managers of industrial SMEs
Fonditalia
Fondirigenti – for managers
Fon.Coop – for Cooperatives
Alma is accredited Fon.Ter – for companies and Tertiary Services
REQUIREMENTS
The course is reserved for a maximum of 30 participants.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To register, simply download the registration form and send it by email to openprograms@bbs.unibo.it
FAQs
At the end of the course, a participation certificate is issued (upon reaching 80% of classroom hours).
The documents used in the classroom and any further reading or exercises will be uploaded to our platform, whose credentials will be delivered in the classroom.
Should a group of colleagues wish to participate in the program, it is possible to contact the Program Manager to evaluate an ad hoc participation price.
Our short courses do not require a specific course of study. It is important to have a few years of work experience behind you that can help you, inside the classroom, by bringing real cases dealt with and solutions adopted during your work.
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Telefono: +39 051 2090129
Email: openprograms@bbs.unibo.it
