Project Management: Planning Time, Cost, and Scope

Project Management: Planning Time, Cost, and Scope

This course is part of Project Management: Predictive/Adaptive Method Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Bill Rosenthal

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Deconstruct project deliverables into a structured Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) using decomposition.
Sequence tasks, find the critical path, and map a baseline project schedule.
Estimate resource needs, calculate budgets, and establish formal project cost baselines.
Data files for this course are provided in the first course of this specialization, "Project Management: Project Foundations and Initiation".

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Assessments

1 assignment

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Project Management: Predictive/Adaptive Method Fundamentals Specialization

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There are 2 modules in this course

In this course, you'll continue developing your project management skills by creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), creating a project schedule, and determining project costs.

You initiated a project and identified the skills required to perform the project tasks. Now that you have a solid foundation to start the project, you need to plan for its successful completion. In this lesson, you will plan for the project time and cost in a Predictive project. The ability to deliver projects on time and within budget is the cornerstone of good project management. By identifying the methods of creating accurate duration, resources, and cost estimates that will guide your projects, you can meet the expectations and deliver the desired results.