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Project
Management
Deliver on time, on scope, and on budget. The frameworks, tools, and leadership skills that turn project chaos into controlled execution.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of project management — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Develop an in-depth understanding of project management, emphasizing its strategic role in modern organizations and innovative applications.
- Analyze and apply advanced project management skills in complex scenarios, using real-world case studies for illustration.
- Explore the strategic functions and organizational impact of a project management office (PMO), emphasizing its role in project adaptability and success.
- Synthesize the comprehensive advantages of effective project management, linking them to organizational strategy and project-specific outcomes.
- Construct and evaluate comprehensive project plans for complex scenarios, integrating advanced planning tools and ethical decision-making.
Major Course Topics
Course chapters and lessons
Project Management has 12 chapters across 53 instructional hours, as listed in the course syllabus. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.
- Chapters
- 12
- Lessons
- 73
- Instructional hours
- 53 hrs
- Semester hours
- 3
Chapter 1
Foundations and Framework of Project Management
- 1.1 Project Management Concepts, Definitions, and Real-World Applications
- 1.2 Core Skills and Competencies for Effective Project Managers
- 1.3 Structure and Functions of a Project Management Office
- 1.4 Business Value and Strategic Benefits of Project Management
- 1.5 Identifying and Managing Project Stakeholders
- 1.6 Project Planning Processes and Supporting Tools
- 1.7 Business Portfolio and Project Portfolio Management
- 1.8 Global Project Management: Key Factors and Success Strategies
- 1.9 Professional Ethics and Best Practices in Project Management
Chapter 2
Launching and Defining a Project
- 2.1 From Concept to Kickoff: Understanding the Project Initiation Process
- 2.2 Developing a Compelling Business Case and Feasibility Study
- 2.3 Project Constraints, Opportunity Cost, and Trade-off Analysis
- 2.4 Project Charter: Components, Purpose, and Practical Example
- 2.5 Team Assembly and Role Assignment in Projects
Chapter 3
Building a Comprehensive Project Plan
- 3.1 Foundational Steps in Developing a Project Plan
- 3.2 Writing an Effective Project Scope Statement
- 3.3 Resource Management Planning and Allocation
- 3.4 Work Breakdown Structure: Design and Practical Examples
- 3.5 Managing Project Dependencies, Contingency Planning, and Phase Gate Reviews
- 3.6 Quality Planning Standards and Implementation
- 3.7 Risk Identification and Comprehensive Risk Planning
- 3.8 Acceptance Criteria and Procurement Planning Strategies
- 3.9 Project Communication Plan Development
- 3.10 Logic Definitions, Path Creation, and Schedule Optimization
Chapter 4
Financial Planning and Cost Management
- 4.1 Project Cost Management: Planning Frameworks and Estimation Methods
- 4.2 Financial Planning Techniques for Project Budgeting
- 4.3 Cost Efficiency Analysis and Direct Cost Calculation
- 4.4 Project Cost Control: Steps, Guidelines, and Oversight
- 4.5 Cash Flow Analysis, Investment Management, and Financial Forecasting
Chapter 5
Project Management Tools and Analytical Techniques
- 5.1 Understanding and Applying Network Diagrams in Project Planning
- 5.2 Precedence Diagram Method and Critical Success Factors
- 5.3 Systems Development Tools and Project Management Software
- 5.4 Henry Gantt's Legacy: Gantt Charts and Bar Graph Scheduling Techniques
- 5.5 PERT Analysis: Methodology and Completion Estimation
- 5.6 Monte Carlo Simulation for Risk Assessment and Planning
- 5.7 S-Curves and Information Systems in Project Tracking
Chapter 6
Developing and Evaluating Project Proposals
- 6.1 Anatomy of a Project Proposal: Key Elements, Goals, and Content Requirements
- 6.2 Preparing a Request for Proposal: Process and Requirements
- 6.3 Federal Government Contract Proposals: Frameworks and Guidelines
- 6.4 Proposal Evaluation Criteria and RFQ/RFP Strategy Sessions
Chapter 7
Vendor Selection and Contract Structures
- 7.1 Navigating Supplier Contracts: Development Process, Key Terms, and Considerations
- 7.2 Vendor Analysis: Definition, Criteria, and Evaluation Process
- 7.3 Contract Types: Unilateral, Bilateral, Fixed-Price, and Cost-Reimbursement
Chapter 8
Driving Project Execution
- 8.1 Executing the Plan: Key Processes, Activities, and Management Priorities
- 8.2 Time Management: Techniques and Scheduling During Execution
- 8.3 Managing Team Roles, Responsibilities, and Work Distribution in Active Projects
- 8.4 Defining and Tracking Milestones in Active Projects
- 8.5 Handling Incomplete Tasks: Consequences and Recovery Strategies
- 8.6 Quality Management Processes and Performance Metrics
- 8.7 Change Management Planning and Component Integration
- 8.8 Risk and Issue Management During Project Execution
- 8.9 Resource Leveling, Scheduling, and Deliverable Approvals
- 8.10 Project Communications Management and Reporting Benefits
- 8.11 Crafting Detailed Project Status Reports
Chapter 9
Project Monitoring, Control, and Performance Management
- 9.1 Inside the Project Control Process: Goals, Functions, and Practical Application
- 9.2 Project Management Metrics: Types and Practical Examples
- 9.3 Categorizing and Calculating Actual Project Costs
- 9.4 Activity Duration Estimation and Work Value Assessment
- 9.5 Earned Value Management: Framework and Application
- 9.6 Scheduling Tools, Total Slack, Free Slack, and Critical Path
- 9.7 Adapting to and Controlling Schedule Changes
- 9.8 Scope Change Management and Project Realignment
Chapter 10
Project Closure and Post-Completion Review
- 10.1 Project Closeout Procedures and Their Importance
- 10.2 Developing a Thorough Project Closure Report
- 10.3 Cost Variance: Definition, Calculation, and Interpretation
- 10.4 Post-Project Customer Evaluations and Implementation Reviews
Chapter 11
Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
- 11.1 Defining Goals and Objectives for Project Teams
- 11.2 Fostering Cross-Organizational Collaboration and Stakeholder Partnerships
- 11.3 Stages of Team Development and Group Behavior
- 11.4 Groupthink: Causes, Examples, and Prevention
- 11.5 Conflict Management and Resolution Strategies in the Workplace
Chapter 12
Professional Organizations and Certification Pathways
- 12.1 How Global Project Management Organizations Shape the Profession
- 12.2 PMI® and IPMA: Purpose, Importance, and Certification Value
These chapters come straight from the official course syllabus, which also sets out the graded assignment and the proctored final exam.
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