The goal of this second course of the Project Management specialization is to provide students with skills necessary to plan and execute traditional projects. Project managers must plan and manage complex projects constrained by time and budget. This course moves learners from project initiation to detailed planning and disciplined execution. Learners will develop the tools and decision frameworks required to build realistic schedules, control budgets, manage risk, assure quality, and lead vendors through successful delivery.
Project Planning and Execution
Project Planning and Execution
This course is part of Project Management Specialization
Instructor: Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP
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3 weeks at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Identify the key components of a schedule management plan, including how schedules will be developed, monitored, and controlled.
Evaluate project performance using EVM indicators to identify potential schedule delays or cost overruns.
Analyze potential project risks.
Explain the role of quality management in supporting successful project execution.
Skills you'll gain
- Project Risk Management
- Project Controls
- Cost Management
- Project Schedules
- Project Management
- Risk Management Framework
- Purchasing
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Management Systems
- Risk Analysis
- Budget Management
- Project Implementation
- Scheduling
- Quality Management
- Engineering Management
- Quality Monitoring
- Project Planning
- Risk Mitigation
- Engineering Practices
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Assessments
8 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Project Management Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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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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