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Project Planning and Execution (Coursera)

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder,
Project Planning and Execution (Coursera)

The goal of this second course of the Project Management specialization is to provide students with skills necessary to plan and execute traditional engineering projects. Project managers must plan and manage complex projects constrained by time and budget. As part of this course, you will determine project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments. At the end of this course, you will also be able to identify and explain various quality tools and methods used in project management.

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This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience.
Course 2 of 3 in the Project Management Specialization.

What You Will Learn

  • By successfully completing this course you will be able to develop a project schedule.
  • You will be able to estimate project costs and determine a budget, as well as identify and analyze risks to the successful completion of a project.
  • You will also be able to apply quality assurance to a project and perform a project post-mortem.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Project Schedule
In this module, you will learn how this course is structured and assessed. You will also be the introduced to the process of planning and documenting the project schedule. You will also learn how to estimate the durations of project activities.

WEEK 2
Project Budget and Procurement
In this module, you will learn the process of planning and documenting the project budget. You will also learn how to manage the procurement process including supplier selection and management.

WEEK 3
Risk Planning and Management
In this module, you will learn about how to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks to your projects.

WEEK 4
Quality Management & Compliance
In this module, you will learn about the importance of quality in the project as well as the steps in closing the project.

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