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Project Initiation and Planning
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 22 hours
  • Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Offered by

About

In today’s competitive environment learning to effectively manage projects is a critical skill. This course will focus on initiating and planning projects. The course will cover the more traditional linear process, like waterfall approach, as well as the dynamic and iterative approach of agile and hybrid models, so the learners can decide when one approach is more suitable for any of their projects to maximize the chances of a successful outcome!

Modules

About the Course

    • 2 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Welcome to Project Initiation and Planning
  • Learn on Your Terms

4 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Glossary
  • Online Education at Gies College of Business

1 Quiz

  • Orientation Quiz

About Your Classmates

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Getting to Know Your Classmates

1 Readings

  • Updating Your Profile

Module 1 Information

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 1 Overview

2 Readings

  • Module 1 Overview
  • Module 1 Readings

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction

What is a Project?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What is a Project? Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • What is a Project?

Waterfall Approach to Project Management

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Waterfall Approach to Project Management
  • Initiating a Project
  • Meet Our Expert - Harshad Desai, Senior Manager at a Technology Company
  • Insight From an Expert on Waterfall Approach

2 Quiz

  • Waterfall Approach to Project Management Practice Quiz
  • Initiating a Project Practice Quiz

Stakeholder Management

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Meet Our Expert - Garrett Whitsitt, Managing Consultant at Point b
  • Insight From an Expert on Managing Stakeholders

1 Quiz

  • Stakeholder Management Practice Quiz

Project Scope

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Project Scope

1 Quiz

  • Project Scope Practice Quiz

Scope Example

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Scope Example

1 Quiz

  • Scope Example Practice Quiz

Project Priorities

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Project Priorities
  • Insight From an Expert on Project Priorities

1 Quiz

  • Project Priorities Practice Quiz

Work Breakdown Structure

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Work Breakdown Structure Practice Quiz

6 Videos

  • Work Breakdown Structure
  • Insight From an Expert on the Importance of Planning
  • How to Use Sticky Notes to Create a Work Breakdown Structure
  • Introduction to ProjectLibre - How to Install for Mac
  • Introduction to ProjectLibre - How to Install for PC
  • Creating a Work Breakdown Structure Using ProjectLibre

1 Readings

  • ProjectLibre and Excel Files Used in Examples

Organizational and Team Structure

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Organizational and Team Structure
  • Meet Our Experts - Sean Bauer, Senior Director and Andrew Howard, Senior Manager at Walgreens
  • Insight From an Expert on Structuring the Project Team

1 Quiz

  • Organizational and Team Structure Practice Quiz

Module 1 Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Waterfall Approach - The Basics: Quiz

1 Videos

  • Module 1 Takeaways

Module 2 Information

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 2 Overview

2 Readings

  • Module 2 Overview
  • Module 2 Readings

Project Kick-Off

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Project Kick-Off
  • Kick-Off Meeting

1 Quiz

  • Project Kick-Off Practice Quiz

Communication Planning

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Communication Planning Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Communication Planning

Responsibility Matrix

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Responsibility Matrix

1 Quiz

  • Responsibility Matrix Practice Quiz

Risk Planning

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Risk Planning

1 Quiz

  • Risk Planning Practice Quiz

Risk Response

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Risk Response
  • Insight From an Expert on Risk Planning

1 Quiz

  • Risk Response Practice Quiz

Mission Creep

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Mission Creep

1 Quiz

  • Mission Creep Practice Quiz

Task Dependencies

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Task Dependencies
  • Illustration of Precedence Relationship Types in ProjectLibre

1 Quiz

  • Task Dependencies Practice Quiz

Estimating Time and Cost

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Estimating Cost Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Estimating Time
  • Estimating Cost
  • Insight From an Expert on Time and Cost Estimation

1 Quiz

  • Estimating Time Practice Quiz

Precedence Diagramming Method

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)
  • Creating a Network Diagram in Excel
  • Creating a Precedence Diagram Using ProjectLibre

1 Quiz

  • Precedence Diagramming Method Practice Quiz

Module 2 Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Module 2 Takeaways

1 Quiz

  • Waterfall Approach - Get the Project Going: Quiz

Module 3 Information

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 3 Overview

2 Readings

  • Module 3 Overview
  • Module 3 Readings

Gantt Chart

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Gantt Chart Practice Quiz

4 Videos

  • Gantt Chart
  • Using Excel to Create a Gantt Chart (Stacked Bar Method)
  • Using Excel to Create a Gantt Chart (Calendar Method)
  • ProjectLibre Basic Operations

Critical Path Method - Forward Pass

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Critical Path Method (CPM) - Forward Pass

1 Quiz

  • Critical Path Method - Forward Pass Practice Quiz

Critical Path Method - Backward Pass

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Critical Path Method - Backward Pass Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Critical Path Method (CPM) - Backward Pass

Critical Path Method - Float

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Critical Path Method (CPM) - Float
  • CPM - An Illustrated Example in Excel
  • CPM - An Illustrated Example in ProjectLibre

1 Quiz

  • Critical Path Method - Float Practice Quiz

PERT

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • PERT Practice Quiz

4 Videos

  • PERT - Program Evaluation and Review Technique
  • PERT - Example
  • PERT - Calculating Expected Time and Standard Deviation
  • PERT - Project Completion Time Analysis

1 Quiz

  • PERT Example Practice Quiz

Module 3 Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Waterfall Approach - Create a Plan for Action: Peer Review Assignment

1 Videos

  • Module 3 Takeaways

1 Quiz

  • Waterfall Approach - Create a Plan for Action: Quiz

Module 4 Information

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 4 Overview

2 Readings

  • Module 4 Overview
  • Module 4 Readings

Agile Project Management

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Agile Project Management

1 Quiz

  • Agile Project Management Practice Quiz

Agile and Lean

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Agile and Lean

1 Quiz

  • Agile and Lean Practice Quiz

Agile Methodologies - Kanban Framework

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Agile Methodologies - Kanban Framework Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Agile Methodologies - Kanban Framework

Agile Methodologies - Scrum

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Scrum - Initiating a Project Practice Quiz
  • Scrum-Sprint Planning Practice Quiz

6 Videos

  • Agile Methodologies - Scrum Framework
  • Scrum - Initiating a Project
  • Insight From an Expert on the Role of the Product Owner
  • Scrum - Sprint Planning
  • Story Point Meeting
  • Insight From an Expert on Story Points

1 Quiz

  • Agile Methodologies - Scrum Practice Quiz

Project Manager vs Scrum Master

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Project Manager vs Scrum Master Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Project Manager vs Scrum Master
  • Insight From an Expert on Servant Leadership

Module 4 Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Module 4 Takeaways

2 Readings

  • Congratulations on completing the course!
  • Get Your Course Certificate

1 Quiz

  • Agile - Initiating and Planning for Dynamic Projects: Quiz

Auto Summary

Master the essentials of project management with "Project Initiation and Planning." This foundational course, offered by Coursera, delves into both traditional and agile methodologies, equipping you with the skills to choose the best approach for your projects. Ideal for aspiring project managers, the course spans approximately 22 hours and is available through a Starter subscription. Join now to enhance your project management capabilities in today's competitive business environment.

Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta, Ph.D., PMP, CSM, CSPO
Instructor

Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta, Ph.D., PMP, CSM, CSPO