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.
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University of California, IrvineAbout this Course
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Subtitles: English, Vietnamese, Thai, Arabic
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 ManagementChange ControlRisk ManagementChange Management
Learner Career Outcomes
31%
started a new career after completing these courses
34%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
13%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 6 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Vietnamese, Thai, Arabic
Offered by
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
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
2 readings
Course Overview10m
Course Survey10m
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
3 readings
2.2 Lesson10m
2.4 Optional Readings10m
2.5 Exercise10m
1 practice exercise
Module 2 Quiz20m
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
3 videos
3.3 Case Study1m
Bonus Video: Make Change Control Part of YOUR Formula for Success7m
4 readings
Additional Content Available10m
3.2 Lesson10m
3.4 Optional Readings10m
3.5 Exercise10m
1 practice exercise
Module 3 Quiz20m
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
3 readings
4.2 Lesson10m
4.4 Optional Readings10m
4.5 Exercise10m
1 practice exercise
Module 4 Quiz20m
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