Advanced Lab Management

Project Management

Course overview
Every lab takes on projects—but not every lab manages them effectively. Project Management equips lab managers and scientific leaders with the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to plan, lead, and execute successful projects with clarity and confidence. From defining project scope to navigating technical uncertainty, this course prepares you to deliver outcomes on time and on budget—no matter the complexity.

Part of the Advanced Lab Management Certificate, this course is tailored specifically to the realities of project work in laboratory environments.
  • Area of Study

    Advanced Lab Management

  • Course Duration

    1 hour

  • CEUs

    0.1

    This course is part of the Advanced Lab Management Certificate. Looking to enroll in the full certificate?

    What is this course about?

    Lab projects come with unique challenges—tight timelines, evolving priorities, technical risks, and stakeholder demands. This Project Management course delivers a practical, lab-specific framework for successful project management, covering core areas such as scope definition, planning, budgeting, risk assessment, team leadership, and stakeholder communication. You’ll walk away with the confidence to lead projects that move your lab forward.

    What are the benefits of this course?

    • Lead with confidence: Build and manage cross-functional project teams with clarity and purpose.
    • Plan smarter: Develop realistic timelines, budgets, and charters tailored to lab-specific needs.
    • Control scope and reduce risk: Learn how to manage scope creep and account for technical uncertainty.
    • Boost efficiency: Use proven tools like Gantt charts, project charters, and risk matrices to stay on track.
    • Communicate with impact: Strengthen engagement with your team and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

    What are the learning outcomes of this course?

    By the end of this course, engaged learners should be able to:

    • Differentiate project work from routine lab operations
    • Identify the core components of effective project management
    • Define and manage project scope and prevent scope creep
    • Apply tools to support project planning, execution, and evaluation
    • Build, lead, and support successful project teams
    • Address and mitigate technical risk throughout the project lifecycle

    Ready to start leading projects with confidence?

    Deliver projects on time, on budget, and without the stress. Enroll now and get the skills every lab leader needs.

    Meet The Instructor

    Scott Hanton

    PhD

    Years of Experience
    Scott Hanton is the editorial director at Lab Manager and the leader of the Lab Manager Academy. He spent 30 years working in industrial chemistry labs, with 20 years as a lab manager. He had roles of general manager, laboratory operations manager and chief scientist for Intertek Allentown. Previously, he had roles of research scientist, laboratory supervisor, and section manager at Air Products & Chemicals. Through these different roles, Scott developed expertise in polymer mass spectrometry, analytical characterization, people leadership, and business management. He earned a BS in Chemistry from Michigan State University and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Scott is an active member of ACS, ASMS, and ALMA.

    Course Content

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    What are the unique features of this course?

    Our Advanced Lab Management courses are designed to support existing and potential lab managers with training in a wide variety of leadership and management skills.

    Self-paced Courses

    Each lecture video features supporting slides, skill-testing activities, interactive elements, and a short quiz.

    IACET Accreditation

    Each Advanced Lab Management course is accredited by IACET and is worth at 0.1 CEUs.

    Comprehensive Content

    We offer a variety of Advanced Lab Management courses designed to empower learners to navigate the intricacies of laboratory operations, from regulatory compliance to operational efficiency.
    Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.