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Project Management SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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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.
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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Course 2 of 3 in the

Project Management Specialization

Beginner Level

It is recommended (but not required) that you have completed course 1 of the Project Management Specialization: Foundations and Initiation.

Approx. 26 hours to complete

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What you will 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.

Skills you will gain

Project Planning
Engineering management
budget management
Risk Management
Project Management

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

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Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 2 of 3 in the

Project Management Specialization

Beginner Level

It is recommended (but not required) that you have completed course 1 of the Project Management Specialization: Foundations and Initiation.

Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

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Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP

Lockheed Martin Professor of Engineering Management

Engineering Management Program

7,686 Learners

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

7 hours to complete

Project Schedule

7 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 53 min), 13 readings, 3 quizzes

9 videos

Welcome to the Course1mLifecycle Considerations5mProject Schedule Management7mDefine Activities5mSequencing Project Activities 6mEstimating Durations7mSchedule Constraints and Risks 4mNetwork Diagram 13mProject Schedule Template2m

13 readings

Welcome and Where to Find Help10mAssessment Strategy 2mOPTIONAL: Foundations of Project Management40mProject Schedule Management30mLeads and Lags 1mAnalogous and Parametric Estimating12mThree-Point & PERT Estimating10mBottom-Up Estimating10mSchedule Baseline and Gannt Chart 8mConrolling the Schedule10mCompressing the Project Schedule15mAbout the Honors Project2mPeer Evaluation2m

2 practice exercises

Define/Sequence Activities/Schedule Management Process15mProject Duration and Sche15m

Week2

Week 2

8 hours to complete

Project Budget and Procurement

8 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 45 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes

8 videos

Project Cost Management4mCost and Estimating 6mEstimating Tools 7mDetermine Project Budget 8mManaging Project Procurement 4mProcurement & the Project Manager 1mProcurement Process 5mContracts 7m

6 readings

Estimating Project Cost30mEarned Value Management 1h 30mMake or Buy Decisions 15mProcurement Documents 25mEvaluating Vendors 30mSupplier Relationship Management 30m

2 practice exercises

Budgeting and EVM Quiz15mProcurement and Supplier Management 15m

Week3

Week 3

6 hours to complete

Risk Planning and Management

6 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 29 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

6 hours to complete

Quality Management & Compliance

6 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 19 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PROJECT PLANNING AND EXECUTION

by TDec 21, 2022

Amazing course and constructively put together. Highly recommended.

by HHJan 18, 2023

project planning and execution is very useful and help by project managers to improve overall efficiency. An execution plan includes a cost budget, staff plan and communication strategy. Th

by RIDec 26, 2022

Thanks a lot.

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

by IMJan 6, 2023

this course helps me a lot and I get more knowledge and experience

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
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.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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