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.
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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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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This course is part of the Project Management Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
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 videos10 readings2 assignments
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
In this module, you will learn the framework for analyzing and communicating with project stakeholders.
What's included
4 videos8 readings2 assignments1 peer review
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
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EE
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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.
KJ
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Reviewed on 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
TK
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Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
It has definitely enriched my knowledge on managing project. An appropriate scope with a comprehensive coverage of perspectives was provided.
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