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Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

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Course Summary

This course covers the fundamentals of project risk and quality management. Learners will develop the skills necessary to identify, assess, and manage project risks and to ensure that quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to identify, assess, and manage project risks
Gain an understanding of quality management principles and techniques
Develop skills to ensure that quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Project Manager
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €35,000
Risk Manager
- USA: $95,000
- India: ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €40,000
Quality Assurance Manager
- USA: $75,000
- India: ₹900,000
- Spain: €30,000

Learning Outcomes

Identify and assess project risks
Develop risk management strategies
Ensure quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of project management principles
Familiarity with project management software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

Many Project Managers focus only on the scope, schedule and budget. However, a successful project requires that you manage risk, control the quality of the deliverables, engage and manage people and procure goods and services. This course will focus on these key support functions that make the difference between a highly successful project and an average one. During the course, you will prepare a Qualitative Risk Analysis and Evaluate the Cost of Quality for a provided Case Study.

By the end of this course you will be able to: • Identify positive and negative risks • Develop risk strategies • Perform a qualitative risk analysis • Identify cost contingencies and reserves • Develop a quality plan • Identify quality standards • Utilize cause and effect tools • Create a prioritization matrix • Develop a team management plan that includes team development, identifying team members and clarifies roles and responsibilities • Develop a procurement plan that includes contracts and incentives All of this will position you to understand the more intangible aspects of project management to drive better overall performance. Rice Center for Engineering Leadership is a Registered Education Provider through the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Learners who complete this course on the Certificate track will be awarded 12 hours of Profession Development Units. These are recognized by PMI for continuing education or can be applied toward the 35 hours of education required for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. *PMI and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Outline

Introduction
Meet the Professors
Introduction to Specialization
Course Icon Legend
Pre-Course Survey
Specialization Assignments
Peer Review Guidelines
Discussion Forum Guidelines
Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
General Course Information
Using, Editing, and Submitting Documents in this Course

Module 1- Project Risk Management
Introduction and Objectives
Risk Management Processes
Identifying Risks
Developing a Risk Management Plan
Analyze and Prioritize Risks
Develop Risk Responses
Summary
Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
Assignment Overview
Recommended Readings
Example Risk Analysis - Electric Car Case
Concept Check
Concept Check
Reflection
Module 1 Quiz

Module 2- Quality Assurance Plan
Introduction and Objectives
What is Quality Management?
Quality Management Plan
Cost of Quality
Tools for Assessing Quality
Control Quality
Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
Assignment Overview
Recommended Readings
Example Cost of Quality - Electric Car Case
Concept Check
Concept Check
Reflection
Module 2 Quiz

Module 3- Human Resources Management
Introduction and Objectives
Project Resource Management
Plan Resource Management
Estimate Activity Resources
Acquire Resources
Develop Team
Manage Team
Control Resources
Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
Recommended Readings
Concept Check
Concept Check
Reflection
Module 3 Quiz

Module 4- Project Procurement Management
Introduction and Objectives
Project Procurement Management
Project Procurement Plan
Contract Types
Executing Procurement
Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
Recommended Readings
Concept Check
Concept Check
Reflection
Module 4 Quiz

Course 3 Final Exam
Thanks and Good Luck
Utilizing this Module
Exit Survey
Course 3 Final Exam

Summary of User Reviews

This course on project risk and quality management has received high praise from many of its users. The course covers a wide range of topics related to managing risk and ensuring quality in project management. One key aspect that many users found particularly good was the practical nature of the course, with many reviewers noting that they were able to immediately apply what they learned in their own work. However, there were also some common criticisms, with many reviewers noting that the course could be more engaging and that the content was sometimes difficult to follow.

Pros from User Reviews

Practical approach that enables users to apply what they learned in their own work
Comprehensive coverage of key topics related to project risk and quality management
Well-organized course material that is easy to navigate

Cons from User Reviews

Lack of engagement in some parts of the course
Content can be difficult to follow at times
Limited interaction with instructors and other learners
Some users felt that the course was too basic and not suitable for more experienced project managers
A few users reported technical issues with the course platform

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