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Beginner Level
Approx. 21 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • Understand the significance of the initiation phase of the project life cycle.

  • Understand the key components of project charters and develop a project charter for project initiation.

  • Complete a stakeholder analysis and utilize RACI charts to define and communicate project team member responsibilities.

  • Evaluate various project management tools to meet project needs.

Skills you will gain

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Writing
  • Project Management
  • Project Charter
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level
Approx. 21 hours to complete
English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
3 hours to complete

Fundamentals of project initiation

3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 16 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
7 hours to complete

Defining project goals, scope, and success criteria

7 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 60 min), 11 readings, 6 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
6 hours to complete

Working effectively with stakeholders

6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 35 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
6 hours to complete

Utilizing resources and tools for project success

6 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 35 min), 8 readings, 4 quizzes

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