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Project Management: Foundations and Initiation

University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera

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Introduction

B​y successfully completing this course, you will be able to define the role of a project manager and describe different project management methods.

Y​ou will be able to produce a project charter and a stakeholder analysis.

A​nd you will be able to from a successful project team and determine project resources.

Syllabus

Project Management and the Role of the Project Manager

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.

Starting the Project: Project Scope

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.

Managing Stakeholders & Communications

In this module, you will learn the framework for analyzing and communicating with project stakeholders.

Forming & Leading the Project Team

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.

Overview

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. This course can be taken for academic credit as part o

Skills

Leadership And Management Project Management Planning Strategy and Operations Business Communication strategy

Reviews

Thanks a lot.The training is packed with lots of materials for new newbie like me.

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.

One comprehensive step for people who wanted to pursue, have a passion or needed additional information for project managerial role. 5 stars

This course is very comprehensive, the instructor is very elaborate. It is worthy every penny and time.

It has definitely enriched my knowledge on managing project. An appropriate scope with a comprehensive coverage of perspectives was provided.