This course introduces the essential components of project planning, focusing on scheduling, defining project scope, and building effective teams. Learn key strategies for delivering successful projects on time, within scope, and with high-performing teams.

Project Planning: Scheduling, Scope, and Team Building

Project Planning: Scheduling, Scope, and Team Building
This course is part of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management Specialization

Instructor: Wiley-Expert Edge Course Instructors
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of project planning, including scheduling and scope definition.
Learn effective techniques for building and managing high-performing project teams.
Understand the integration of traditional project management approaches with agile practices.
Skills you'll gain
- Agile Methodology
- Team Motivation
- Sprint Planning
- Scope Management
- Agile Project Management
- Project Management
- Project Scoping
- Project Estimation
- Project Schedules
- Risk Management
- Cost Estimation
- Leadership
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Team Management
- Estimation
- Project Coordination
- Project Planning
- Team Building
- Team Performance Management
- Scheduling
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Assessments
7 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management Specialization
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