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Project Management SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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The goal of this third course in the Project Management Specialization examines the philosophy and process of managing projects using Agile project management. Students in this course will learn the Agile philosophy and process including the Scrum framework, sprints, and user stories. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to distinguish between predictive and agile project management methodologies and understand the benefits of delivering value early in an engineering project.
This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.

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Project Management Specialization

Beginner Level

Recommended (not required) successful completion of Project Management specialization courses:

1 Foundations & Initiation

2 Planning & Execution

Approx. 18 hours to complete

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What you will learn

By successfully completing this course, you will be able to distinguish between Agile and predictive project management methodologies.
You will also be able to describe the roles and responsibilities of different members of an agile team and implement agile tools.
And you will be able to identify agile organizations and styles of leadership.

Skills you will gain

Engineering management
Agile Management
Servant Leadership
Strategic Management
Project Management

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Project Management Specialization

Beginner Level

Recommended (not required) successful completion of Project Management specialization courses:

1 Foundations & Initiation

2 Planning & Execution

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

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Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP

Lockheed Martin Professor of Engineering Management

Engineering Management Program

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4 Courses

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

6 hours to complete

Agile Project Management

6 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 29 min), 12 readings, 3 quizzes

7 videos

Introduction to the Course1mAgile Project Management Intro1mWhat is Agile?9mAgile Values3mAgile Principles8mIntro to Agile Frameworks3mAgile Framework Venn58s

12 readings

Welcome and Where to Find Help10mAssessment Strategy2mOPTIONAL: Foundations of Project Management40mAgile vs Waterfall/Predictive vs Hybrid15mAgile is a Mindset4mAgile Manifesto3mScrum11mLean Agile 20mKanban20mXP4mAbout the Agile Honors Project2mPeer evaluation2m

2 practice exercises

The Agile Methodology15mAgile History & Framework Quiz15m

Week2

Week 2

6 hours to complete

The Agile Process

6 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 32 min), 9 readings, 4 quizzes

7 videos

The Scrum Master6mThe Scrum Process Intro1mSprint Charter6mDaily Standup2mSimplicity Principle 1mUser Story Points & Team Velocity6mSetting Priorities 6m

9 readings

What are Sprints?8mWho are the players?10mSprint Planning10mProduct Backlog and Backlog Refinement12mUser Stories22mSprint Review 20mSprint Retrospective7mKanban Board7mBurn Down & Burn Up Charts10m

3 practice exercises

Sprint15mThe Scrum Process15mScrum Tools15m

Week3

Week 3

7 hours to complete

The Agile Organization

7 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 18 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

by DPJan 11, 2023

I got to know some of the management systems that large companies have begun to implement

by SMOct 31, 2022

Very informative and interesting course and much more for leaning

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About the Project Management Specialization

The Project Management specialization is designed to be an introduction to the project management discipline, including the concepts, tools, and techniques used in the management and leadership of projects. Key topics covered include the role of the project manager; the project team; cost, schedule and risk management; quality in projects; and the project lifecycle.

The courses in this specialization can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder. Logo image courtesy of Justus Menke, available on Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/YGBYROFge3c

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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