
By the end of this section, you will understand the structure of this course and be introduced to the project management framework and key project management concepts and terminology.
In this lecture, I'm going to talk about the initiating phase. I'm going to go through what happens in the initiating phase, what are the type of activities that occur, and why it is important to the project life cycle.
Specifically these are the topics covered:
What is project initiation
What happens in the initiating phase
What is in a project scope document and what does it look like
What is scope control and scope management
In this lecture, I'm going to talk about the planning phase. I'm going to go through what happens in the planning phase, what are the type of activities that occur, and why it is important to the project life cycle.
Specifically these are the topics covered:
What is project planning
What happens in the planning phase
What is a project management plan
What is in a project management plan and what does it look like
What are some important project planning tools and how do you use them
In this lecture, I'm going to work through what happens in the execution phase of a project, what a project manager's responsibilities are in executing the project, and how to carry them out so that the project is executed well.
Specifically I will be breaking it down into the following steps in closing the project:
Task implementation
Monitoring and controlling
Stakeholder management
Project team management
Keeping records
In this lecture, I'm going to work through what happens in the closing phase of a project, what a project manager's responsibilities are in wrapping up the project, and how to carry them out so you close the project well.
Specifically I will be breaking it down into the following steps in closing the project:
Deciding to close the project
Signing off on the project
Reviewing the performance of the project
Completing the final reporting
Undertaking a PIR or lessons learned
This lecture is a brief summary of the course and the six sections.
This intermediate project management course builds upon basic concepts and skills, providing learners with more advanced techniques and strategies to effectively manage projects.
This course covers topics such as project scope development, project planning (including project planning tools), risk management, task implementation, team leadership, stakeholder communication, and effectively closing projects to enhance project success.
This course is structured around the four fundamental phases of a medium sized project: The initiating, the planning, the execution, and the closing phases.
In the initiative phase, the course looks at what is project initiation, what happens in the initiating phase, what is in a project scope document and what does it look like, and what is scope control and scope management.
In the project planning phase, the course explores advanced methodologies for creating comprehensive project plans, defining objectives, estimating resources, and developing realistic schedules. It provides insights into effective techniques for prioritizing tasks, managing dependencies, and allocating resources efficiently. It also looks at risk management and communication plans.
In the project execution phase, this course works through what happens in the execution phase of a project, what a project manager's responsibilities are in executing the project, and how to carry them out so that the project is executed well.
Team leadership and stakeholder communication are essential aspects in the execution phase so this course will delve into techniques for effective leadership in a project, and stakeholder engagement and communication to ensure project success and manage expectations.
This course will also explore techniques for monitoring project progress, tracking performance against objectives, managing change requests, and how to employ effective project control tools and methodologies to keep projects on track and deliver successful outcomes.
In the project closing phase, this course will look the steps required to effectively close a project, including managing resources, gathering data and reporting on outcomes.
This course provides lectures, quizzes and practice activities to hone your knowledge and developing skills.
By completing an intermediate course on project management, you will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to take on more challenging projects, navigate complexities, and achieve project success. It serves as a stepping stone for further professional growth and positions you for future leadership roles in project management.