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Project Planning: Putting It All Together
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Project Planning: Putting It All Together

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33 hours (approximately)
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What you'll learn

  • Describe the components of the project planning phase and their significance.

  • Identify tools and best practices to build a project plan and risk management plan.

  • Describe how to estimate, track, and maintain a budget.

  • Draft a communication plan and explain how to manage it.

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29 quizzes, 2 assignments

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Beginner level
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33 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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There are 5 modules in this course

You will learn how the course is structured, the benefits of planning and key components of the planning phase, the difference between tasks and milestones, and how to set milestones.

What's included

10 videos7 readings5 quizzes3 discussion prompts2 plugins

You will learn why a project plan is necessary and what components it contains, how to create accurate time estimates and why they are important, and which tools and best practices to use to build a project plan.

What's included

9 videos6 readings4 quizzes1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin

You will learn what the components of a project budget are, how the budgeting process works, and how to manage a project budget. You will also explore how the procurement process works, what documentation is necessary, and how to obtain support and avoid ethical conflicts during the process.

What's included

12 videos8 readings8 quizzes

You will learn what risk management is and how it can help prevent project failure, what tools can help identify and manage risks, how to identify different types of risks and measure their impact on a project, and how to use a risk management plan to communicate and resolve risks.

What's included

10 videos5 readings6 quizzes1 assignment1 plugin

You will learn the elements of a simple communication plan and how to draft and manage one, why documentation helps create project team visibility and accountability, how to organize documents in one central place, and how to prepare for a job search by documenting experience and highlighting transferable skills.

What's included

10 videos10 readings6 quizzes2 discussion prompts1 plugin

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