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Project Management SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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Project Management: Foundations and Initiation provides students the foundational knowledge of how engineering projects are managed and initiated. Project managers are responsible for project scope, stakeholder management, effective communication, and team leadership. In this course, you will develop introductory skills needed to manage traditional engineering projects, along with tools needed to engage stakeholders and build diverse teams.
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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Approx. 23 hours to complete

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What you will learn

By successfully completing this course, you will be able to define the role of a project manager and describe different project management methods.
You will be able to produce a project charter and a stakeholder analysis.
And you will be able to from a successful project team and determine project resources.

Skills you will gain

Resource Management
Engineering management
Business Communication
Team Management
Project Management

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Course 1 of 3 in the

Project Management Specialization

Beginner Level

No specific background is necessary to succeed at this course.

Approx. 23 hours to complete

English

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Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP

Lockheed Martin Professor of Engineering Management

Engineering Management Program

7,647 Learners

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Project Management and the Role of the Project Manager

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 51 min), 10 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Introduction to the Course1mWhat is Project Management?4mCharacteristics of a Project4mResponsibilities of the Project Manager6mBecoming a Project Management Professional 2mPerspective from a Project Manager 4mThe Project Management Process13mTraditional, Agile, and Hybrid Methods14m

10 readings

Welcome and Where to Find Help10mAssessment Strategy 2mProject Management Within an Organization15mThe Roles of a Project Manager8mProcess Group and Knowledge Areas5mTraditional Project Management10mAgile Project Management30mWhat is the appropriate method?30mAbout the Honors Project10mThe Basics of Peer Evaluation 10m

2 practice exercises

The Basics of Project Management15mProject Management Methodologies15m

Week2

Week 2

6 hours to complete

Starting the Project: Project Scope

6 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 16 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

7 hours to complete

Managing Stakeholders & Communications

7 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 30 min), 8 readings, 3 quizzes

4 videos

Managing Stakeholders & Communications1mCommunications in Project Management10mManaging Project Communications6mManaging Stakeholders11m

8 readings

Communication Barriers in the Modern Workplace30mCommunication Styles30mCommunication Channels8mCommunication Channels Formula10mProject Communication Handbook45mSecuring Data and Communications15mStakeholder Analysis Reading 20mStakeholder Analysis Template3m

2 practice exercises

Project Communications15mManaging Stakeholders15m

Week4

Week 4

7 hours to complete

Forming & Leading the Project Team

7 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 37 min), 10 readings, 3 quizzes

8 videos

Project Resources & the Project Team1mProject Resource Management 6mResources in a Matrix Organization 5mIntro to the Team1mTypes of Power4m12 Common Motivation Theories 10mEmotional Intelligence 1mTrends in Global Project Management6m

10 readings

Plan Resource Management30mEstimate Activity and Determine Resources15mResource List and RBS Template50mNegotiating for Project ResourcesTeam Development15mWhat Type of Leader are You?2mTeam Performance Appraisals3mEmotional Intelligence3mGlobal Megatrends in 202225mDiverse Teams25m

2 practice exercises

Project Resource Management 15mProject Teams15m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PROJECT MANAGEMENT: FOUNDATIONS AND INITIATION

by ENNov 19, 2022

Very straight-forward and informative. Also provided practical examples and templates.

Great course on PM foundations.

by AMNov 18, 2022

Good foundation course with a great mix of videos and articles. I recommend doing the honors work as it gives you an opportunity to practice what is described.

by RIDec 26, 2022

Thanks a lot.

The training is packed with lots of materials for new newbie like me.

by DPDec 21, 2022

Good knowledge to get to know about project management, It's so complete and high quality

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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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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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