A good project schedule helps all team members’ work together to meet project objectives. A project budget with realistic cost constraints is also an essential bedrock of any project. In this course you’ll learn to plan and stick to time and cost constraints in order to ensure the success of your projects.
This course is part of the Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization
Budgeting and Scheduling Projects
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Approx. 5 hours to complete
Suggested: 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
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Subtitles: English, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic
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
Resource Needs & Quality Management
In this module, we will decompose work packages into activities, identify the resource needs of the project, and use a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) to assign responsibilities. In addition, you will have a lesson on Quality Management.
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 16 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
Estimating
In this module, we will define what is needed to estimate activity durations, estimate the quantities and costs of resources required to perform project activities, and discover three common cost estimating techniques to determine a project budget.
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 26 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
4 readings
Don't Miss Out!10m
3.2 Lesson10m
3.4 Optional Readings10m
3.5 Exercise10m
1 practice exercise
Module 3 Quiz20m
1 hour to complete
Scheduling
In this module, we will create a network diagram, determine the critical path and calculate float, define milestones and a create a milestone schedule, describe the purpose of using leads and lags in a project schedule, and recognize the components of a project’s quality management plan.
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 35 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 readings
4.2 Lesson10m
4.4 Optional Readings10m
4.5 Exercise10m
1 practice exercise
Module 4 Quiz20m
Reviews
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TOP REVIEWS FROM BUDGETING AND SCHEDULING PROJECTS
by FEAug 15, 2019
Course is quite detailed and insightful. Personally, i would have appreciated a detailed peer-peer reviewed assignment at the end of the course. Other than that, it was an amazing learning experience.
by MFOct 23, 2016
I enjoyed this course, the mix of the video presentations and the powerpoints are well done. The instructor does an excellent job. the 'bonus videos' and 'panelist interviews' are very good as well.
by JRFeb 5, 2017
Great course going into important details on cost and budgeting. I really like the video portion which gives real-world examples that help reinforce and bring the concepts to an everyday audience.
by MMApr 22, 2016
A good overview for budgeting and scheduling projects. The course focuses on the basics, but also does a good job of introducing more advanced methods for both financial and schedule management.
by TWMay 8, 2017
I really enjoyed taking this course to learn and understand budgeting and scheduling projects. The course materials and case studies allowed me the opportunity to apply my learning to real life.
by RGDec 15, 2017
Excellent practical advice given in the tutorials and videos that will help you avoid some of the common pitfalls of project management and make you look a true project management professional.
by FHJul 21, 2017
This course has really helped me in understanding my work better from a project's perspective. It has also highlighted the pitfalls in project's planning and executions we face everyday.
by ERApr 12, 2016
Budgeting and Scheduling helps you to attain the budget needed for the project itself. It also helps to monitor you cost versus your timelines in order to minimize the overtime and over
by GLMay 30, 2017
I like the Coursera way of teaching. Course content was right for me and the assessments were of a standard which meant I got the recognition I required to achieve my objectives.
by PAJul 16, 2019
Loved the course! Simply excellent professor! I've taken other courses as well but found this the most interesting. Recommend it to anyone interested in Project Management.
by KAAug 12, 2018
Very helpful big picture overview of critical competencies for budgeting and scheduling projects. Immediate application for numerous projects I'm managing or co-managing.
by LLDec 9, 2019
Very helpful module for beginners. Would be good to add a more practical and updated example for example using Microsoft Project Management.\n\nThanks fro the learning!
by MSMar 3, 2017
Great tools to use in real life! Good depth over the different strategies for budgeting and scheduling projects. This course reminded me of why I am taking this course!
by SSJan 19, 2016
Great course as the others in the specialization. As mentioned before, the emphasis on having the PMBOK Guide available for the optional readings should be emphasized.
by IVApr 24, 2017
It's better than the first course of this specialization. but as i mentioned in the survey, i think lesson 2 that includes 3 huge parts of PMBOK is not a great thing.
by WSSep 1, 2017
It is a well thought and well understood that really threw more light into all the areas seems so difficult in my earlier earned master degree in Project management.
by PJAug 22, 2017
This course is great knowledge for Budgeting and Scheduling Projects, and what I like most about its contents is networking diagram which is fantastic explanation.
by KHFeb 20, 2020
This course is sound. I found it easy to navigate, full of valuable information and the tests were unambiguous and relevant to the material presented. Well done.
by FRSep 11, 2016
Great course! gives you a great perspective of how to start scheduling and estimate your budget for new projects!\n\nI love this course and how it is presented.
by SSMay 3, 2018
Amazing course. My fault it took me too long to complete but I totally recommend it to people interested i that subject. The content was so clear and targeted.
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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.
About the Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization
This specialization is a precursor to the Applied Project Management Certificate. Project management has been proven to be the most effective method of delivering products within cost, schedule, and resource constraints. This intensive and hands-on series of courses gives you the skills to ensure your projects are completed on time and on budget while giving the user the product they expect. You will gain a strong working knowledge of the basics of project management and be able to immediately use that knowledge to effectively manage work projects. At the end of the series you will be able to identify and manage the product scope, build a work breakdown structure, create a project plan, create the project budget, define and allocate resources, manage the project development, identify and manage risks, and understand the project procurement process.
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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.
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