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
Sponsored by Grenada - Ministry of ICT
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Approx. 23 hours
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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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8 quizzes
Taught in English
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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 quizzes
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 quizzes1 peer review
In this module, you will learn the framework for analyzing and communicating with project stakeholders.
What's included
4 videos8 readings2 quizzes1 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 quizzes1 peer review
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