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Project Planning and Execution
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 27 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

The goal of this second course of the Project Management specialization is to provide students with skills necessary to plan and execute traditional engineering projects. Project managers must plan and manage complex projects constrained by time and budget. As part of this course, you will determine project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments. At the end of this course, you will also be able to identify and explain various quality tools and methods used in project management. 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 Shane Rounce, available on Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/DNkoNXQti3c?utm_source=email&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=photos-page-share

Modules

Welcome to the Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to the Course

3 Readings

  • Welcome and Where to Find Help
  • Assessment Strategy
  • OPTIONAL: Foundations of Project Management

Project Schedule Management Process

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Lifecycle Considerations
  • Project Schedule Management

1 Readings

  • Project Schedule Management

Define & Sequence Project Activities

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Define Activities
  • Sequencing Project Activities

1 Readings

  • Leads and Lags

1 Quiz

  • Define/Sequence Activities/Schedule Management Process

Estimating Activity Durations

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Estimating Durations

3 Readings

  • Analogous and Parametric Estimating
  • Three-Point & PERT Estimating
  • Bottom-Up Estimating

Project Schedule

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Schedule Constraints and Risks
  • Network Diagram
  • Project Schedule Template

1 Readings

  • Schedule Baseline and Gannt Chart

Controlling the Schedule

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Readings

  • Controlling the Schedule
  • Compressing the Project Schedule

1 Quiz

  • Project Duration and Scheduling

Project Schedule

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Project Schedule

2 Readings

  • About the Honors Project
  • Peer Evaluation

Project Cost Management

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Project Cost Management

Estimating Cost & Determining Project Budget

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Cost and Estimating
  • Estimating Tools
  • Determine Project Budget

1 Readings

  • Estimating Project Cost

Using Tools to Measure Performance

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Readings

  • Earned Value Management

1 Quiz

  • Budgeting and EVM Quiz

Managing Project Procurement

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Managing Project Procurement
  • Procurement & the Project Manager

1 Readings

  • Make or Buy Decisions

Supplier Selection

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Procurement Process
  • Contracts

2 Readings

  • Procurement Documents
  • Evaluating Vendors

Managing the Vendor

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Readings

  • Supplier Relationship Management

1 Quiz

  • Procurement and Supplier Management

Project Budget

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Project Cost Management

What is Risk in PM?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Project Risks
  • Project Risk Management

1 Readings

  • Risk Management Plan

Identifying Risks

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Identifying Risks

1 Readings

  • The Risk Register & Risk Report

1 Quiz

  • Project Risks and How to Identify

Analyzing Risks

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Qualitative Analysis

1 Readings

  • Quantitative Risk Analysis

Responding to Risks

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Responding to Risks
  • Monitoring Risks

1 Quiz

  • Analyzing and Responding to Risks

Risk Register

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Risk Register

Quality in Project Management

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Project Quality Management
  • Quality Characteristics
  • Cost of Quality

2 Readings

  • Project Quality Management
  • Quality Policy

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Readings

  • Quality Assurance
  • PDCA
  • Quality Control in Project Management

1 Quiz

  • Quality Management

Project Issues

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Controlling Change

1 Readings

  • Issue Log

Closing the Project

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Closing the Project

1 Readings

  • Project Post-Mortem & Knowledge Management

1 Quiz

  • Project Issues and Project Closing

Project Post-Mortem

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Project Post-Mortem

Auto Summary

Embark on a journey to master the art of managing and executing engineering projects with the "Project Planning and Execution" course. Perfectly tailored for those in the Business & Management domain, this course equips you with essential skills to plan, schedule, and budget complex projects while assessing risks effectively. Guided by expert instructors from Coursera, this second installment in the Project Management specialization dives deep into the intricacies of traditional engineering project management. Throughout the course, you will learn to utilize various quality tools and methodologies that are pivotal in achieving project success. Spanning over approximately 1620 minutes, this foundational course is an excellent stepping stone for engineers, scientists, and technical professionals aspiring to transition into leadership and management roles within their sectors. Additionally, it offers the opportunity to earn academic credit towards CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree, a program designed for a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds with a flexible, performance-based admission process. Whether you're looking to enhance your project management prowess or seeking a pathway to a formal engineering management qualification, this course provides a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. Enroll today with a Starter subscription and take the first step towards becoming a proficient project manager.

Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP
Instructor

Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP