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Course Summary

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to project management, covering the essential concepts and techniques used in successful project management. Students will learn how to plan, execute, and close projects, as well as how to manage project risks and stakeholders.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to plan, execute, and close projects
Understand how to manage project risks and stakeholders
Gain knowledge of essential project management concepts and techniques

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

Project Manager
- USA: $74,000
- India: ₹1,158,000
- Spain: €38,000
Project Coordinator
- USA: $50,000
- India: ₹601,000
- Spain: €23,000
Business Analyst
- USA: $65,000
- India: ₹824,000
- Spain: €31,000

Learning Outcomes

Develop skills in project planning, execution, and closure
Learn how to manage project risks and stakeholders effectively
Gain knowledge of essential project management concepts and techniques

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of project management concepts
Familiarity with project management tools and software

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures

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Description

Today’s fast track business and global environment emphasizes increasing project development efficiency while using fewer resources. This course shows you how to accomplish exactly this. Learn how to justify and select projects, and how stakeholders can influence projects. Identify the requirements necessary for defining project scope and create a list of tasks necessary to accomplish that scope. Create effective communication plans and assign responsibilities. Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of project planning through the use of scheduling software. Establish project requirements, objectives, and goals before defining the total project scope using a work breakdown structure (WBS). You’ll have the opportunity to apply what you learn to a case study that brings together the key elements of launching a project.

Outline

Introduction to Project Management
Module Overview
What is a Project?
What is Project Management?
Roles & Responsibilities of a Project Manager (C1M1.030)
Areas of Expertise of a Project Manager
Project Goals and Module Wrap-Up
Course Welcome
Onboarding Course Agenda
Course Syllabus (including outline, grading, and policies)
Course Deferral and Cancellation Policies
Coursera Technical Support
Earning a UCI Continuing Education Certificate in Project Management
Reminder: Live Session - Week 1
Module Readings
Interactive: What Is Project Management?
Interactive: Hiring a Project Manager
Getting your UCI Division of Continuing Education Reference ID
UCI DCE Web User Account Verification
Module Quiz – Project Management Fundamentals

Project Leadership
Introduction to Leadership
Leadership Vision and Supervision
Management and Leadership Skills
Project Leadership Tips
Module Readings
The Difference between Leadership and Management: Read This First
Module Quiz – Management and Leadership

Project Selection and Justification
Module Overview
Where do Projects Come From?
Project Selection Criteria
The Business Case
Evaluating a Business Case
Module Exercise: Writing a Business Case
Module Wrap-Up
Project Justification and the Business Case
Reminder: Live Session - Week 2
Interactive: Project Selection and Goals
Project Selection Quiz Scenario - Read this first
Module Quiz – Project Justification and the Business Case

The Project Charter
Module Overview
The Project Charter
The Project Team
Creating a Project Charter Module Exercise
Module Wrap-Up
Module Readings
Supplemental Video to Watch
Interactive: Drafting a Project Charter
Module Quiz – Project Charter

Project Kickoff, PM Plan, and Agile PM
Module Overview
Project Kickoff
The Project Management Plan
Agile Project Management
Project Kickoff Exercise
Module Wrap-Up
Module Readings
Reminder: Live Session - Week 3
Module Quiz – Project Kickoff, Project Plan, and Agile

Requirements Gathering
Module Overview
Gathering Requirements
Eliciting Requirements
The Outputs
Requirements Matrix and Traceability
Requirements Gathering Example
Requirements Traceability Matrix Module Exercise
Module Wrap-Up
Module Readings
Interactive: Requirements Gathering
Midterm Survey
Module Quiz – Eliciting Requirements

The Statement of Work
Module Introduction
Requirements to Scope
Scope Creep
Developing the Statement of Work
Statement of Work Module Exercise
Module Wrap-Up
Reminder: Live Session - Week 4
Tips for Developing an SOW
Module Quiz – Statement of Work

Work Breakdown Structure
Module Overview
What is WBS?
WBS Formats
Creating a WBS
WBS Verification
The WBS Dictionary
Why a WBS?
WBS Exercise
Module Wrap-Up
Module Readings
Module Quiz – WBS and SOW

Project Scope
Module Overview
From Requirements to the SOW to the WBS
Project Scope Management Plan and PM
Why Manage Project Scope?
The Titanic Project
Module Wrap-Up
Module Readings
Reminder: Live Session - Week 5
A Note about Your Cumulative Grade
Module Quiz - Project Scope Management

Stakeholders
Module Overview
Stakeholder Management
The Power Interest Grid
The State of the Stakeholders
Stakeholder Engagement Considerations
Agile Stakeholders and Communication
Stakeholder Management Plan Exercise
Module Wrap-Up
Module Readings
Module Quiz – Stakeholder Management

Communication
Module Overview
What is "Project Communications?"
Tools for Development: 5W & 1H
The Many Dimensions of Communications
The Lines of Communication
The Communication Management Plan
Elements of the Communication Plan
Final Word
Module Wrap-Up
Module Readings
Reminder: Live Session - Week 6
Module 6 Quiz – Communication

RAM and RACI
Module Overview
What is the RAM and RACI?
Building a RACI
Supplemental Video: Building a RACI
RAM Exercise
Module Wrap-Up
Final Wrap-Up
Module Readings
Final Course Evaluation
Module Scenario Quiz – RAM & RACI

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

in-depth coverage of project management principles and methodologies

Pros from User Reviews

well-structured and easy to follow modules
engaging and knowledgeable instructors
real-world examples and case studies
useful resources and tools provided
opportunities for hands-on practice and feedback

Cons from User Reviews

some may find the course content too basic or repetitive
interactions with other learners and instructors may vary
no official certification or credential offered
some technical issues reported with the platform and video lectures
lack of personalized support or coaching

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