University of Colorado Boulder

Project Planning and Execution

This course is part of Project Management Specialization

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.7

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28 hours (approximately)
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What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course you will be able to develop a project schedule.

  • You will be able to estimate project costs and determine a budget, as well as identify and analyze risks to the successful completion of a project.

  • You will also be able to apply quality assurance to a project and perform a project post-mortem.

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Assessments

8 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.7

(108 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

28 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Progress towards a degree

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, you will learn how this course is structured and assessed. You will also be the introduced to the process of planning and documenting the project schedule. You will also learn how to estimate the durations of project activities.

What's included

9 videos16 readings2 quizzes1 peer review1 app item

In this module, you will learn the process of planning and documenting the project budget. You will also learn how to manage the procurement process including supplier selection and management.

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8 videos7 readings2 quizzes1 peer review

In this module, you will learn about how to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks to your projects.

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6 videos4 readings2 quizzes1 peer review

In this module, you will learn about the importance of quality in the project as well as the steps in closing the project.

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5 videos9 readings2 quizzes1 peer review

Instructor

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4.8 (30 ratings)
Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP
University of Colorado Boulder
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