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Initiating and Planning Projects
- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 6 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Subtitles in Croatian, Arabic, Catalan, Vietnamese
Course details
Syllabus
- Week 1 - Get Started!
Get started in this module by reviewing the course overview and participating in the course survey. - Week 2 - What is a Project?
In this module, we will identify the key characteristics of a project, identify primary project constraints, define the role and responsibilities of the project manager, and identify Project Organizational Structures. - Week 3 - Get to Know your Stakeholders
In this module, we will understand the definition of a project stakeholder, identify who they are, identify their information needs, and define responsibility for managing stakeholders and controlling their engagement. - Week 4 - Scope Matters
In this module, we will define the purpose of using a project charter, summarize the key elements of a project plan, and discuss the scope statement and the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). - Week 5 - Authority vs. Influence
In this module, we will describe the difference between authority and influence and identify common sources of conflict within a project environment. - Week 6 - Wrap Up
Wrap up this course by meeting our industry expert panelists, taking the final exam, and participating in our post course survey.
Prerequisite
Instructors
Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP
Instructor, University of California, Irvine Extension
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