Project Management: Foundations and Initiation

Project Management: Foundations and Initiation

This course is part of Project Management Specialization

Instructor: Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

967 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

By successfully completing this course, you will be able to define the role of a project manager and describe different project management methods.
You will be able to produce a project charter and a stakeholder analysis.
And you will be able to from a successful project team and determine project resources.

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There are 4 modules in this course

Project Management: Foundations and Initiation provides students the foundational knowledge of how engineering projects are managed and initiated. Project managers are responsible for project scope, stakeholder management, effective communication, and team leadership. In this course, you will develop introductory skills needed to manage traditional engineering projects, along with tools needed to engage stakeholders and build diverse teams.

This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder. Logo image courtesy of Jehyun Sung, available on Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/6U5AEmQIajg?utm_source=email&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=photos-page-share

In this module, you will learn how this course is structured and assessed. You will also be introduced to the practice of project management and the role of the project manager.

What's included

8 videos12 readings2 assignments

8 videos Total 51 minutes

Introduction to the Course 1 minute
What is Project Management? 4 minutes
Characteristics of a Project 4 minutes
Responsibilities of the Project Manager 7 minutes
Becoming a Project Management Professional 3 minutes
Perspective from a Project Manager 5 minutes
The Project Management Process 13 minutes
Traditional, Agile, and Hybrid Methods 15 minutes

12 readings Total 141 minutes

Course Updates and Accessibility Support 1 minute
Non-Credit Students: Welcome and Where to Find Help 10 minutes
Assessment Strategy 2 minutes
Project Management Within an Organization 15 minutes
The Project Management Office (PMO) 10 minutes
The Roles of a Project Manager 8 minutes
Process Group and Knowledge Areas 5 minutes
Traditional Project Management 10 minutes
Agile Project Management 30 minutes
What is the appropriate method? 30 minutes
About the Honors Project 10 minutes
The Basics of Peer Evaluation 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 30 minutes

The Basics of Project Management 15 minutes
Project Management Methodologies 15 minutes

In this module, you will learn the processes required to ensure the project is delivered with the specified features and functions. You will also learn to develop a team charter.

What's included

4 videos6 readings2 assignments1 peer review

4 videos Total 16 minutes

Starting the Project Introduction 1 minute
The Project Charter 5 minutes
Project Scope 5 minutes
Project Scope Management 5 minutes

6 readings Total 145 minutes

PMI: And Away We Go 15 minutes
Project Charter Templates and Resources 15 minutes
The Project Management Plan 30 minutes
Project Scope 15 minutes
Project Requirements 25 minutes
Work Breakdown Structure 45 minutes

2 assignments Total 18 minutes

Project Charter & The Project Management Plan 15 minutes
Scope, Requirements, WBS 3 minutes

1 peer review Total 180 minutes

Project Charter 180 minutes

In this module, you will learn the framework for analyzing and communicating with project stakeholders.

What's included

4 videos8 readings2 assignments1 peer review

4 videos Total 30 minutes

Managing Stakeholders & Communications 2 minutes
Communications in Project Management 10 minutes
Managing Project Communications 7 minutes
Managing Stakeholders 11 minutes

8 readings Total 161 minutes

Communication Barriers in the Modern Workplace 30 minutes
Communication Styles 30 minutes
Communication Channels 8 minutes
Communication Channels Formula 10 minutes
Project Communication Handbook 45 minutes
Securing Data and Communications 15 minutes
Stakeholder Analysis Reading 20 minutes
Stakeholder Analysis Template 3 minutes

2 assignments Total 30 minutes

Project Communications 15 minutes
Managing Stakeholders 15 minutes

1 peer review Total 180 minutes

Stakeholder Analysis 180 minutes

In this module, you will learn the tools used in project resource management. You will also gain a better understanding of what drives team performance and how to lead a high-performing project team.

What's included

8 videos10 readings2 assignments1 peer review

8 videos Total 37 minutes

Project Resources & the Project Team 1 minute
Project Resource Management 6 minutes
Resources in a Matrix Organization 5 minutes
Intro to the Team 1 minute
Types of Power 4 minutes
12 Common Motivation Theories 11 minutes
Emotional Intelligence 2 minutes
Trends in Global Project Management 6 minutes

10 readings Total 205 minutes

Plan Resource Management 30 minutes
Estimate Activity and Determine Resources 15 minutes
Resource List and RBS Template 50 minutes
Negotiating for Project Resources 0 minutes
Team Development 15 minutes
What Type of Leader are You? 2 minutes
Team Performance Appraisals 35 minutes
Emotional Intelligence 8 minutes
Global Megatrends in 2022 25 minutes
Innovative Teams 25 minutes

2 assignments Total 30 minutes

Project Resource Management 15 minutes
Project Teams 15 minutes

1 peer review Total 180 minutes

Resource Requirements 180 minutes

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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Reviewed on Dec 11, 2022

I learn a lot of things about project management. Professor teach very clearly and i understood everything. Thank you so much Coursera for such a good course

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022

Good foundation course with a great mix of videos and articles. I recommend doing the honors work as it gives you an opportunity to practice what is described.

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023

it was an amazing class and I enjoyed the whole process. All thanks to my course lecturers for taking out their time to ensure we all got to the end of this very course.

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