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Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP

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University of California, Irvine

About this Course

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This course will help you manage project risk effectively by identifying, analyzing, and communicating inevitable changes to project scope and objectives. You will understand and practice the elements needed to measure and report on project scope, schedule, and cost performance. You will be equipped with the tools to manage change in the least disruptive way possible for your team and other project stakeholders.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
      Define components of a communications management plan
      Understand the importance of communications channels
      Define the key elements needed to measure and report on project scope, schedule, and cost performance
      Identify project risk events
      Prioritize identified risks
      Develop responses for a high priority risk
      Identify and analyze changes to project scope
      Describe causes and effects of project changes
      Define the purpose of conducting a lessons learned session

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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Ukrainian, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, Thai, English, Spanish, Hungarian

What you will learn

Define components of a communications management plan
Prioritize identified risks
Develop responses for high-priority risks
Identify and analyze changes to project scope

Skills you will gain

Project Management
Change Control
Risk Management
Change Management

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Approx. 6 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Ukrainian, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, Thai, English, Spanish, Hungarian

Instructor

Instructor rating

4.77/5 (1,012 Ratings)

Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP

Instructor, University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education

882,163 Learners

25 Courses

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University of California, Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating98%(16,834 ratings)

Week

Week 1

20 minutes to complete

Get Started!

Get started in this module by reviewing the course overview and participating in the course survey.

20 minutes to complete

2 readings

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Project Communication

In this module, we will define components of a communications management plan, understand the importance of communications channels, and define the key elements needed to measure and report project scope, schedule, and cost performance.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 24 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Managing Project Risks

In this module, we will identify project risk events, discuss a risk statement for a specific event, prioritize identified risks, and develop responses for a high priority risks.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 17 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Change Happens

In this module, we will identify and analyze changes to project scope, describe causes and effects of project changes, and define the purpose of conducting an lessons learned session.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 16 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM MANAGING PROJECT RISKS AND CHANGES

by CMDec 10, 2020

The unit takes time to explain step by step how a project comes to fruition, effect of decisions on the budget and timelines and communication skills in a project management setting.

by SDJun 17, 2020

The videos were made very well. The speaker was very open in sharing experience that inspires us to do the same in the future. The lectures were simple and easy to read and understand.

by AAFeb 6, 2021

I can not express in words how I am highly glad to finally achieve one of my goals about finally finishing this valuable course which will positively add value to my skills. Thanks coursera

by IANov 4, 2019

The content and lessons are easy to understand and relate with. I also like the fact that the materials are available to review and improve learning. Great experience on this course.

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