The focus of this course is on the process of managing projects. After planning is done, we need to know how to successfully execute the plan and deliver within the allocated timeframe and cost. This course will focus on how execution and progress evaluation is performed in a waterfall approach, as well as the agile approach to project management. The goal is to learn the tools and techniques offered by both of these approaches and empower the project managers to utilize what works for a given project.
Project Execution and Control
Project Execution and Control
This course is part of Business Value and Project Management Specialization
Instructor: Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta, Ph.D., PMP, CSM, CSPO
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Approx. 21 hours
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What you'll learn
Create a realistic resource plan.
Evaluate a project's timing in light of resource shortages.
Monitor a project using earned value management.
Manage a project using the Scrum framework.
Skills you'll gain
- Resource Management
- Agile Methodology
- Scheduling
- Project Controls
- Sprint Retrospectives
- Waterfall Methodology
- Project Closure
- Team Leadership
- Timelines
- Earned Value Management
- Stakeholder Communications
- Cost Management
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Project Implementation
- Project Schedules
- Sprint Planning
- Performance Reporting
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Assessments
37 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
What's included
4 videos6 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will learn about tools for making a realistic project plan.
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16 videos2 readings9 assignments
In this module, you will learn about the tools and techniques used in the waterfall approach for monitoring the progress of a project.
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14 videos3 readings8 assignments
In this module, you will learn about the importance of proper project closure.
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17 videos2 readings9 assignments1 peer review
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19 videos4 readings10 assignments
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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Must have for managers and Project Management, agile practitioners. Enough material to get the ball rolling and make instant impact. Enjoyed this learning.
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Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023
Great course, useful information and valuable knowledge add to me. Project Execution and control control certificate will escalate my CV to the next job.
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