University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Project Execution and Control

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

(51 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 21 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

(51 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 21 hours
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Create a realistic resource plan.

  • Evaluate a project's timing in light of resource shortages.

  • Monitor a project using earned value management.

  • Manage a project using the Scrum framework.

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Assessments

34 quizzes, 3 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Business Value and Project Management Specialization
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  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 5 modules in this course

You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.

What's included

4 videos6 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn about tools for making a realistic project plan.

What's included

16 videos2 readings9 quizzes

In this module, you will learn about the tools and techniques used in the waterfall approach for monitoring the progress of a project.

What's included

14 videos3 readings8 quizzes

In this module, you will learn about the importance of proper project closure.

What's included

17 videos2 readings7 quizzes2 assignments1 peer review

What's included

19 videos4 readings9 quizzes1 assignment

Instructor

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5.0 (21 ratings)
Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta, Ph.D., PMP, CSM, CSPO
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 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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