The course outlines the key factors that have contributed to this development, such as investment in infrastructure and social programs, and the importance of managing these investments effectively. A survey by the IDB showed that only 60% of available investment funds are actually used, which represents a significant challenge for regional development.
Project Management for Development
Project Management for Development
Instructor: Claudia Useche
Access provided by University of Medellin
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll gain
- Scope Management
- Project Implementation
- Risk Management
- Project Controls
- Stakeholder Management
- Resource Management
- Scheduling
- Timelines
- Procurement
- Earned Value Management
- Project Planning
- Project Scoping
- Risk Analysis
- Project Documentation
- Cost Management
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Project Schedules
- Cost Estimation
- Project Performance
- Communication Planning
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Assessments
17 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 11 modules in this course
This section of the course includes an introduction where we will detail the objectives, structure, assessments, and materials, including a welcome video and an essential participant guide, culminating in an initial survey. Following this, in this module, we will explore the Project Charter
What's included
4 videos6 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts1 plugin
In this module, we will explore the Work Break Down Structure (WBS).
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments
In this module, we will explore the Time Management Tool.
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will explore the Cost Management Tool (S-Curve).
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments
In this module, we will explore the Procurement Management Tool
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will explore the Risk Management Tool.
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments
In this module, we will explore the Communication Matrix Tool.
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will explore the Human Resources Management Tool.
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments
In this module, we will explore the Project Control Tool.
What's included
2 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
What's included
2 videos1 reading
What's included
1 reading1 plugin
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