The goal of this second course of the Project Management specialization is to provide students with skills necessary to plan and execute traditional engineering projects. Project managers must plan and manage complex projects constrained by time and budget. As part of this course, you will determine project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments. At the end of this course, you will also be able to identify and explain various quality tools and methods used in project management.
Project Planning and Execution
Project Planning and Execution
This course is part of Project Management Specialization
Instructor: Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP
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What you'll learn
By successfully completing this course you will be able to develop a project schedule.
You will be able to estimate project costs and determine a budget, as well as identify and analyze risks to the successful completion of a project.
You will also be able to apply quality assurance to a project and perform a project post-mortem.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will learn how this course is structured and assessed. You will also be the introduced to the process of planning and documenting the project schedule. You will also learn how to estimate the durations of project activities.
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9 videos13 readings2 assignments1 peer review
In this module, you will learn the process of planning and documenting the project budget. You will also learn how to manage the procurement process including supplier selection and management.
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8 videos6 readings2 assignments1 peer review
In this module, you will learn about how to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks to your projects.
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6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 peer review
In this module, you will learn about the importance of quality in the project as well as the steps in closing the project.
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5 videos7 readings2 assignments1 peer review
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Excellent overview of professional project management with real world project components.
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