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University of Colorado Boulder

Project Planning and Execution

University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera

Overview

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. 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. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder. Logo image courtesy of Shane Rounce, available on Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/DNkoNXQti3c?utm_source=email&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=photos-page-share

Syllabus

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

Taught by

Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP

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