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Project Management (Fundamentals)
Become a project management expert and learn everything you need to stand out in the job market—from data quality and project management to AI automation—in this continuing education program. You’ll lay the groundwork in project management and build a compelling portfolio of work through a portfolio project.
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All versions include "Data Quality in Practice," project management, AI automation, and a portfolio project.
What is Project Management (Fundamentals)?
Project management involves planning, managing, and successfully completing projects from initiation to completion. The foundational track combines this with data quality, AI, and automation. With this continuing education program, you’ll demonstrate that you can manage projects in a structured manner and navigate change. Your StackFuel certificates and your portfolio make this clear to employers.
Why is this project management training course helpful to you, and what benefits do the certificates offer?
You’ll learn to plan and manage projects from initiation to completion using both traditional and agile methods, and evaluate AI use cases as part of strategic AI management. With Microsoft Copilot, you’ll work more productively in your day-to-day office routine; with Excel, you’ll verify data and ensure its quality; and with n8n, you’ll build automated workflows and your own AI agents. You’ll apply your knowledge in a practical way through a portfolio project. You’ll learn all of this during scheduled class times, supported by live sessions and our coaches.
You’ll learn to plan and manage projects from initiation to completion using both traditional and agile methods, and you’ll support change management initiatives within organizations. With Microsoft Copilot, you’ll work more productively in your day-to-day office routine; with Excel, you’ll verify data and ensure its quality; and with n8n, you’ll build automated workflows and your own AI agents. You’ll apply your knowledge in a practical way through a portfolio project. You’ll learn all of this during scheduled class times, supported by live sessions and our coaches.
You’ll learn to plan and manage projects from initiation to completion using both traditional and agile methods, and you’ll support change management initiatives within organizations. You’ll use AI tools to work more productively in your day-to-day professional life, use Excel to verify data and ensure its quality, and use n8n to build automated workflows and your own AI agents. You’ll apply your knowledge in a practical way through a portfolio project. You’ll learn all of this during scheduled class times, supported by live sessions and our coaches.
These courses are included in the training program:
Data quality
Excel
PowerQuery
- What? You'll create data in structured tables, analyze it using functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and charts, learn about the dimensions of data quality, and clean up data using the PowerQuery Editor.
- What for? So that analyses and decisions are based on clean, verified data, and so that you can assess where Excel reaches its limits.
- Practice: In the final project, you will clean, verify, and analyze an unprocessed corporate dataset.
2 weeks (full-time)
German
1 of 2 · Depending on your version
Microsoft Copilot
Prompting
M365 Workflows
- What? You classify the Copilot variants in Microsoft 365, clarify data access and privacy, formulate prompts according to a fixed four-element structure, and systematically check AI outputs for errors and hallucinations.
- What for? So you can work on texts, emails, presentations, meetings, and Excel reports faster and more reliably.
- Practice: In the final project, you'll implement your own Copilot project across multiple apps and build your own personal prompt library.
1 week (full-time)
German
Generative AI & Large Language Models
Prompting & automation
Use cases in the corporate context
- Understanding the basics of artificial intelligence, machine learning and generative models
- Know how Large Language Models (LLMs) work and their limitations
- Learn effective prompting to achieve precise and repeatable results
- Use AI for research, text generation, summaries and ideation
- Design workflows with AI support to automate recurring tasks
- Assessing the risks, bias and data protection aspects of AI use
- Apply best practices for the introduction of AI in the team and in the company
1 month (full-time)
German
Business Case
Agile methods
Jira
- What? You'll develop a business case, define goals and scope, estimate effort and resources, work with Scrum, Kanban, and Jira, and manage projects using KPIs and earned value management.
- What for? So you can plan projects in a structured way, identify risks early on, and demonstrate the value of your projects.
- Practice: In the final project, you'll walk through a complete project from initiation to reporting.
4 weeks (full-time)
German
1 of 2 · Depending on your version
AI Strategy
AI Use Cases
AI Governance
- What? You will identify and evaluate AI use cases, assess data quality and governance, take the GDPR and the EU AI Act into account, and learn how to implement AI strategies using change management, KPIs, and ROI analysis.
- What for? So you can make informed preparations for AI decisions, keep an eye on risks, and make the business value of AI measurable.
- Practice: In the final project, you will develop your own AI roadmap, including a business case and governance framework, and present it to the entire class.
4 weeks (full-time)
German
Change Frameworks
Resistance & Stakeholders
Change KPIs
- What? You classify drivers of change and maturity levels, apply frameworks such as Lewin, Kotter, ADKAR, and Cynefin, define KPIs for acceptance and impact, and manage culture, resistance, and communication.
- What for? So that you can manage change in organizations in a planned and controlled manner, make success measurable, and actively involve those affected.
- Practice: You'll work with scenario-based exercises and, in your final project, integrate stakeholder analysis, frameworks, a set of KPIs, and a communication roadmap into a comprehensive change project.
2 weeks (full-time)
German
n8n
AI Agents
AI - Workflow & Automation
- What? You'll learn n8n from the basics all the way to robust workflows, integrate APIs and data pipelines, use LLM nodes with advanced prompt engineering, and build AI agents with memory, knowledge integration (RAG), and tools.
- What for? So you can automate recurring tasks without programming and operate AI solutions in a reliable, privacy-compliant, and quality-assured manner.
- Practice: In this hands-on project, you will design, implement, and present your own automation solution over the course of four sprints and earn certification in AI – Workflow & Automation.
1 month (full-time)
German
Portfolio project
Git & GitHub
Agile Teamwork
- What? You'll select a data analytics or data science project, set up your work environment using Git and GitHub, organize your project with Notion, work using agile methods, and carry out a complete data project from analysis to presentation.
- What for? So you can show potential employers a real sample of your work instead of just a resume.
- Practice: You'll work on the project on your own or in a small group, receiving feedback from our coaches, and present it online to participants and StackFuel employees.
3 weeks (full-time)
German
Your Program Project Management – Introduction to Strategic AI ManagementProject Management – Introduction to Change Management with CopilotProject Management – Introduction to Change Management
Book consultation- 6 Trainings
- 4–5 months3–4 months full-time
- Part-time work is also possible
You are certified.
After completing each module, you will receive a certificate.
Each of these StackFuel certificates is recognized throughout the industry and demonstrates your acquired expertise to employers.
AI specialist Training program
Become an expert in using AI tools and learn the basics of AI and simple automation—
If you're interested, you can also combine this with other training programs!
- Confidently apply basic AI concepts and prompting techniques in a business context
- Sound evaluation of data and AI results
- Using simple AI solutions responsibly in the day-to-day work of specialist departments
- AI safety and ethics
Data Analyst Training: AI update
Learn Data Analysis with LLM Assistance in the newly expanded Data Analytics training and prepare yourself successfully for the jobs of tomorrow.
Data Analytics
Master data analysis, Python basics, statistical analysis, regression & effective visualization to make results actionable.
LLM Assistance
Currently, there are over 100,000 jobs related to AI and technology that are unfilled in Germany.
StackFuel Career Service for your job entry.
To help you stand out in this market, we support you beyond the training itself. Through our personalized career coaching, we’ll optimize your resume, craft tailored cover letters, and refine your job application strategy. With interview and soft skills training, you’ll approach interviews and assessments with confidence. Regular feedback sessions, workshops, and networking events will strengthen your profile. In addition, we’ll support you with salary negotiations and helping you define your career goals.
Data and AI expertise is in higher demand than ever.
Our hands-on training programs combine interactive live sessions with real-world project work, where you’ll gain exactly the data and AI skills that headhunters and recruiters are looking for. Data experts are in demand across all industries: With a StackFuel training program, you’ll gain the qualifications needed to enter data and tech careers with AI expertise—such as data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, or project manager—and secure access to over 109,000 open tech and AI-related jobs (Source: Bitkom Research 2025, Source: PwC 2026).
What our graduates say.
Over 6,000 graduates have already completed data analytics and data science training courses at StackFuel. Here, some of them talk about their experience:
start dates.
The start dates apply to all options. The program name and duration are listed under your option.
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| 02.11.2026 |
4–5 months3–4 months
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| 02.11.2026 |
8–9 months7–8 months
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| 16.11.2026 |
4–5 months3–4 months
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| 16.11.2026 |
8–9 months7–8 months
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| 30.11.2026 |
4–5 months3–4 months
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| 30.11.2026 |
8–9 months7–8 months
Part-time
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| 14.12.2026 |
4–5 months3–4 months
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| 14.12.2026 |
8–9 months7–8 months
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| 11.01.2027 |
4–5 months3–4 months
Full-time
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| 11.01.2027 |
8–9 months7–8 months
Part-time
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start dates.
The start dates apply to all options. The program name and duration are listed under your option.
Project Management – Introduction to Strategic AI ManagementProject Management – Introduction to Change Management with CopilotProject Management – Introduction to Change Management
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02.11.2026
- Full-time - 4–5 months3–4 months
- Part-time - 8–9 months7–8 months
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16.11.2026
- Full-time - 4–5 months3–4 months
- Part-time - 8–9 months7–8 months
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30.11.2026
- Full-time - 4–5 months3–4 months
- Part-time - 8–9 months7–8 months
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14.12.2026
- Full-time - 4–5 months3–4 months
- Part-time - 8–9 months7–8 months
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11.01.2027
- Full-time - 4–5 months3–4 months
- Part-time - 8–9 months7–8 months
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FAQ
What does a project manager do, and how does the "Project Management (Fundamentals)" continuing education course prepare you for this role?
Project managers plan, manage, and close out projects, and support the people driving change within the company. The Project Management (Fundamentals) continuing education program prepares you for this by walking you through a project from initiation to reporting and, depending on the focus, either strategically evaluating AI initiatives or supporting change using change management frameworks. Excel, AI tools, and automation support you in your day-to-day project work.
What tools and methods will I learn in the Project Management (Fundamentals) training course?
You’ll learn step by step: First, you’ll ensure data quality; then you’ll learn about project management using traditional and agile methods, supplementing this with change management or strategic AI management—depending on your focus—and, in some cases, using Microsoft Copilot. With n8n, you’ll automate workflows and build your own AI agents. Hands-on projects, live sessions, and our coaches guide you through each module.
What practical projects will I carry out in the Project Management (Fundamentals) continuing education course?
In the capstone project for the Project Management specialization, you will carry out a complete project from initiation through reporting. Depending on your focus, you’ll also plan an integrated change project that includes a stakeholder analysis, a set of KPIs, and a communication roadmap; develop an AI roadmap with a business case and governance framework; or implement a Copilot project across multiple apps. In addition, you’ll work on an n8n workflow and a portfolio project with feedback from our coaches.
Who is the "Project Management (Fundamentals)" continuing education course intended for, and how does it differ from the "Project Management" continuing education course?
The Project Management (Basics) continuing education course is right for you if you want to plan and manage projects and support change initiatives. Level: Beginners. You have completed a degree in a STEM field or have some initial professional experience with Excel, project management software, or basic BI tools. Unlike the Project Management training course, this one does not cover SQL or Power BI and is therefore shorter.
How long does the Project Management (Fundamentals) training course last, and how is it structured?
The Project Management (Fundamentals) continuing education program is a full-time program and lasts 3.7 to 4.4 months, depending on the focus. It consists of 6 modules, including a portfolio project in which you apply what you’ve learned. You’ll learn during scheduled class times with live sessions led by our coaches. The current start dates are listed in the table on this page. Would you like personalized advice on your continuing education options? Feel free to contact our team: info@stackfuel.com
How can I pay for the Project Management (Fundamentals) continuing education course?
With an education voucher, the Jobcenter or the Agency for Employment will cover 100% of the costs if you are registered as unemployed or a job seeker. As an employee, you can have your employer finance your continuing education through the Qualification Opportunities Act (QCG). Self-paying participants can pay directly or in installments. Our advisory team will guide you through the process until approval is granted.
What are the requirements?
You have completed a degree in a STEM field or have some initial professional experience with Excel, project management software, or basic BI tools.