Gain confidence when dealing with stakeholders of major projects by learning to identify and manage those that are involved in the project planning and delivery. This course will enable you to explore project governance in theory and practice.
Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope
Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope
This course is part of Managing Major Engineering Projects Specialization
Instructor: Dr Giorgio Locatelli
Sponsored by PTT Global Chemical
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Approx. 23 hours
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What you'll learn
Identify key stakeholders in major projects and understand stakeholder management
Understand the governance of major projects and its challenges and learn how governance informs project management
Understand strategic risk management and how to manage opportunities and risks
Understand the theory and practice of scope management
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There are 5 modules in this course
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1 video24 readings3 assignments1 app item4 discussion prompts
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1 video21 readings1 peer review1 app item4 discussion prompts
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TM
5
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020
Great Course with many areas to learn with regards to major projects , work breakdown and risk etc.
MD
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Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020
It is the best course from an outstanding university.
HA
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Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023
It would be nice to have like a case study developed for us to work on. Something that we can proudly prepare a portfolio to show we have hands on - like with a Capstone project
Recommended if you're interested in Physical Science and Engineering
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