- Level Foundation
- Duration 24 hours
- Course by University of Colorado Boulder
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Project Management: Foundations and Initiation provides students the foundational knowledge of how engineering projects are managed and initiated. Project managers are responsible for project scope, stakeholder management, effective communication, and team leadership. In this course, you will develop introductory skills needed to manage traditional engineering projects, along with tools needed to engage stakeholders and build diverse teams. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder. Logo image courtesy of Jehyun Sung, available on Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/6U5AEmQIajg?utm_source=email&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=photos-page-shareModules
Welcome to the Course
1
Videos
- Introduction to the Course
2
Readings
- Welcome and Where to Find Help
- Assessment Strategy
What is Project Management?
2
Videos
- What is Project Management?
- Characteristics of a Project
1
Readings
- Project Management Within an Organization
1
Quiz
- The Basics of Project Management
Role of a Project Manager
3
Videos
- Responsibilities of the Project Manager
- Becoming a Project Management Professional
- Perspective from a Project Manager
1
Readings
- The Roles of a Project Manager
The Project Management Lifecycle
1
Videos
- The Project Management Process
1
Readings
- Process Group and Knowledge Areas
Project Management Methodologies
1
Videos
- Traditional, Agile, and Hybrid Methods
3
Readings
- Traditional Project Management
- Agile Project Management
- What is the appropriate method?
1
Quiz
- Project Management Methodologies
Honors Lessons and Peer Reviews
2
Readings
- About the Honors Project
- The Basics of Peer Evaluation
Starting the Project
1
Videos
- Starting the Project Introduction
Initiating the Project: The Project Charter
1
Videos
- The Project Charter
2
Readings
- PMI: And Away We Go
- Project Charter Templates and Resources
The Project Management Plan
1
Readings
- The Project Management Plan
1
Quiz
- Project Charter & The Project Management Plan
Project Scope
2
Videos
- Project Scope
- Project Scope Management
1
Readings
- Project Scope
Determining Project Requirements
1
Readings
- Project Requirements
Work Breakdown Structure
1
Readings
- Work Breakdown Structure
1
Quiz
- Scope, Requirements, WBS
Project Charter
1
Peer Review
- Project Charter
Communications in Project Management
2
Videos
- Managing Stakeholders & Communications
- Communications in Project Management
4
Readings
- Communication Barriers in the Modern Workplace
- Communication Styles
- Communication Channels
- Communication Channels Formula
Managing Project Communications
1
Videos
- Managing Project Communications
2
Readings
- Project Communication Handbook
- Securing Data and Communications
1
Quiz
- Project Communications
Managing Stakeholders
1
Videos
- Managing Stakeholders
2
Readings
- Stakeholder Analysis Reading
- Stakeholder Analysis Template
1
Quiz
- Managing Stakeholders
Stakeholder Analysis
1
Peer Review
- Stakeholder Analysis
Introduction
1
Videos
- Project Resources & the Project Team
Project Resource Management
1
Videos
- Project Resource Management
1
Readings
- Plan Resource Management
Estimating & Acquiring Resources
1
Videos
- Resources in a Matrix Organization
3
Readings
- Estimate Activity and Determine Resources
- Resource List and RBS Template
- Negotiating for Project Resources
1
Quiz
- Project Resource Management
Develop the Team
2
Videos
- Intro to the Team
- Types of Power
2
Readings
- Team Development
- What Type of Leader are You?
Managing & Leading the Team
2
Videos
- 12 Common Motivation Theories
- Emotional Intelligence
2
Readings
- Team Performance Appraisals
- Emotional Intelligence
Globalization and Teams
1
Videos
- Trends in Global Project Management
2
Readings
- Global Megatrends in 2022
- Diverse Teams
1
Quiz
- Project Teams
Resource Requirements
1
Peer Review
- Resource Requirements
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"Project Management: Foundations and Initiation" is an essential course for those looking to master the basics of managing engineering projects. Led by Coursera, it focuses on project scope, stakeholder management, and team leadership. Perfect for engineers, scientists, and technical professionals aiming for leadership roles, this course is part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management program. With a 1440-minute duration and available starter subscription, it provides foundational skills in a structured format. Ideal for those seeking academic credit or professional advancement in the engineering sector.

Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP