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University of California, Irvine

Managing Project Risks and Changes

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: 1. Define components of a communications management plan 2. Understand the importance of communications channels 3. Define the key elements needed to measure and report on project scope, schedule, and cost performance 4. Identify project risk events 5. Prioritize identified risks 6. Develop responses for a high priority risk 7. Identify and analyze changes to project scope 8. Describe causes and effects of project changes 9. Define the purpose of conducting a lessons learned session

Status: Stakeholder Communications
Status: Project Documentation
Course5 hours

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BS

5.0Reviewed Oct 12, 2020

Even though I do not have any work experience, the lectures by Miss Meloni was very easy to understand, and I actually found myself enjoying it more than I thought I would.

SD

5.0Reviewed Jun 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.

P

5.0Reviewed May 15, 2020

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JG

5.0Reviewed May 9, 2020

Easy and simple, this course is focused on the main practices of project management risks, change and communication process. The panelist interview is full of learned lessons.

JB

5.0Reviewed Oct 3, 2017

Loved this course. The instructor makes this course what it is. Lessons and terms are great, but real world applications are necessary to help you learn to practice your newly acquired skills.

AJ

5.0Reviewed May 19, 2020

Well structured course with intuitive and simplified lectures with manageable length and ample description for a layman to grasp the concept of risk and changes in a project.

AM

5.0Reviewed Dec 8, 2021

This class provided a great overview of managing projects, the importance's of having a great change order process, and discussion of the risks of managing projects.

MV

5.0Reviewed Aug 19, 2020

This course is very comprehensive! It can be applied to almost any situation. The instructor as well as the materials and bonus videos and panel interviews are very helpful.

CS

5.0Reviewed Nov 30, 2019

I enjoyed while reading this course as similar situations I had faced in my work.excellent tutor for this course, clearly explained the real conditions as it happens in Industry and how to handle.

KL

5.0Reviewed May 2, 2018

The videos were great. It allowed me to look at Risks and Changes differently than how I saw it before. The course materials were very useful and not overly complicated. Good structure.

AA

5.0Reviewed Feb 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

SS

5.0Reviewed Oct 3, 2020

In the present business scenario the project needs bold decisions which are often engulfed with great quantum of risk. the evaluation of risk and mitigation was well expalined.

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