Capstone Project: Business Technology Management
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Course Summary
This course teaches you how to manage business projects with the help of technology. It covers the key concepts of project management, as well as the use of digital tools and software for project planning, execution, and monitoring.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to manage business projects using technology
- Understand the key concepts of project management
- Gain practical skills in project planning, execution, and monitoring
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Apply project management concepts and tools to real-world business scenarios
- Develop a project plan and schedule using digital tools and software
- Monitor and manage project progress, and communicate with stakeholders effectively
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with business concepts and terminology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
- Assignments
Similar Courses
- Agile Project Management
- IT Project Management
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Simon Sinek
- Tim Ferriss
Related Books
Description
The Capstone Project places you in the shoes of a CIO of a hypothetical FMCG firm, Indus Consumer Products Limited, who is required to select a portfolio of IT investments for the decision year that is aligned with the business strategy and objectives of the firm. Different business units in the company have proposed different applications to implement. Your job as CIO will be to analyze the business case for each of the projects and identify those that best serve the long-term business strategy and objectives of the firm. Your choice of IT investments is constrained by the IT budget for the given financial year.
Outline
- Culminating Project - Indus Consumer Products Limited: Company Overview
- Culminating Project
- Cash Flow Statement
- Operating Model Design
- Operating Models (Part 1)
- Operating Models (Part 2)
- Enterprise Systems
- Financial Valuation of New IT Investments at ICPL
- Statement of Cash Flows
- Cash Flow from Operations
- Cash Flows from Investing and Financing
- Net Present Value
- Free Cash Flow
- Other Relevant Cash Flows
- A Capital Budgeting Example
- Integrated IT Project Management Plan
- Estimation of Time, Cost and Resources
- Critical Chain Project Management
- Resource Scheduling
- Monitoring and Control
- Change Management & Communications Plan
- Rethinking Resistance
- Enabling, Executing and Sustaining Change
- Creating a climate for change
Summary of User Reviews
The Business Technology Project course on Coursera is well-received by users who appreciated its practical approach in teaching project management skills for technology-related projects.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
practical approachPros from User Reviews
- Practical and applicable project management skills taught
- Instructors are knowledgeable and supportive
- Good mix of theory and hands-on exercises
Cons from User Reviews
- Can be challenging for beginners
- Some technical jargon may be difficult for non-technical students to understand
- Course content may not be relevant for all industries
M Rammohan Rao
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