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University of Colorado Boulder

Project Management: Foundations and Initiation

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

Status: Risk Management
Status: Stakeholder Management
BeginnerCourse24 hours

Featured reviews

EE

5.0Reviewed 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.

SI

5.0Reviewed 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

AM

5.0Reviewed 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.

TK

4.0Reviewed Jun 16, 2024

It has definitely enriched my knowledge on managing project. An appropriate scope with a comprehensive coverage of perspectives was provided.

EE

5.0Reviewed Sep 30, 2023

The course encompasses the basic rudiments of project management, processes and deliverables.

RR

5.0Reviewed Mar 9, 2024

One comprehensive step for people who wanted to pursue, have a passion or needed additional information for project managerial role. 5 stars

KD

5.0Reviewed Jun 5, 2025

Great course that uses best practices and Adult Learning Theory principles to engage learners.

CA

4.0Reviewed May 27, 2023

This is the first step on project management foundation. Don't miss the great chance.

KJ

5.0Reviewed Jan 6, 2023

Course was very helpful, with practical examples . I could relate the content of this course with the experience I had with respect to the project management. Thanks

MO

5.0Reviewed Feb 28, 2024

Well laid out content that applies to anyone in a Project/Program role or management of those resources.

JE

5.0Reviewed Dec 28, 2022

Great info. Only suggestions would be to have 1080p+ resolution for videos and a dark mode for easier viewing late night studying. Thank you,

SM

4.0Reviewed Sep 25, 2023

good start to project management, learned so much not just theoretical but the real life experience of managing a project

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