This advanced planning course covers capacity planning, scope-change modeling, and earned-value fundamentals, enabling you to identify resource risks and quantify schedule and cost performance. Instructions include building integrated hybrid plans (predictive + iterative), modeling critical-path impacts of scope adjustments using small-sample scenarios, and performing capacity analysis to detect over-allocation. You will compute core EVM metrics (PV, EV, and AC) and derive CPI/SPI for focused slices of work, and then craft concise remediation recommendations (re-sequencing, reallocation, or scope negotiation). Deliverables are deliberately compact—resource heatmap, EVM sheet for a subset of tasks, scope impact notes, and a short remediation rationale—so that you can demonstrate analytical reasoning and clear stakeholder communication.

Manage Project Resources, Changes, and Performance

Manage Project Resources, Changes, and Performance
This course is part of Advanced Project Management: Asana, Jira, Confluence, and AI Professional Certificate

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What you'll learn
Apply critical-path impact analysis to assess scope-change effects on a schedule.
Build integrated hybrid plans combining predictive and iterative work.
Analyze resource allocation to spot over-allocations and propose mitigations.
Compute core EVM metrics (PV/EV/AC) for a small dataset and draft a remediation memo.
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There are 4 modules in this course
"Hybrid Project Plans and Changes" is for project managers who need to control timelines amid constant change. Learn to manage scope creep and prevent delays by blending Waterfall's stability with Agile's flexibility. Through hands-on assignments, you will master critical-path analysis to identify risks, build a change log to create a single source of truth, and develop communication plans to keep stakeholders aligned. This module will equip you to stop reactive firefighting and become a proactive, strategic leader, using data-driven decisions to manage project changes with confidence and keep your team on track.
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6 videos3 readings5 assignments
"Analyze and Mitigate Project Resource Overloads" is a beginner-level module that teaches aspiring project managers how to prevent team burnout and project delays through effective capacity planning. Moving beyond guesswork, you will learn to use data from project management tools to identify workload imbalances. Through hands-on activities, you will use spreadsheets to visualize over-allocations and pinpoint their root causes. The module covers practical solutions, such as re-sequencing tasks and proposing contractor support, and teaches you how to present these recommendations professionally. Master the skills to manage team capacity proactively and keep your projects on track.
What's included
4 videos2 readings4 assignments
"Analyze Project Performance: Earned Value" is a beginner-level module for project managers and team leads. It teaches Earned Value Management (EVM), the industry standard for confidently answering whether projects are on budget and on schedule. You will learn to calculate core metrics like Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC). Using these, you will compute key performance indices (CPI and SPI) to get an objective, early-warning view of project health. Through hands-on practice, you’ll turn numbers into insights and create a professional Project Health Diagnostic Report, providing data-driven recommendations.
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2 videos3 readings6 assignments
Step into a project analyst's role and diagnose project health using data, not guesses. In this project, you'll use Earned Value Management (EVM) to calculate CPI and SPI, providing a clear view of budget and schedule performance. You will also create a resource heatmap to visualize team workload and identify bottlenecks. Your final deliverable, a concise recommendation memo for leadership, will synthesize these findings into actionable insights. This professional-grade artifact provides tangible proof of your ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations, making it a powerful addition to your portfolio.
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Frequently asked questions
You’ll study core EVM concepts through guided examples; advanced computation was moved to optional modules.
Yes, the labs and templates are designed for beginners.
No specialized software is required. Exercises use spreadsheets for modeling and common PM concepts that map to tools like Asana or Jira. You’ll also practice concise stakeholder communication based on the analyses you produce.
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