In today’s competitive environment learning to effectively manage projects is a critical skill. This course will focus on initiating and planning projects. The course will cover the more traditional linear process, like waterfall approach, as well as the dynamic and iterative approach of agile and hybrid models, so the learners can decide when one approach is more suitable for any of their projects to maximize the chances of a successful outcome!
This course is part of the Business Value and Project Management Specialization

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Course Orientation
Module 1: Waterfall Approach - The Basics
Module 2: Waterfall Approach - Get the Project Going
Module 3: Waterfall Approach - Create a Plan for Action
Module 4: Agile - Initiating and Planning for Dynamic Projects
Reviews
- 5 stars82.35%
- 4 stars12.74%
- 3 stars2.94%
- 2 stars0.98%
- 1 star0.98%
TOP REVIEWS FROM PROJECT INITIATION AND PLANNING
This course introduces you to the concept of project planning. The example given is clear, although the first two modules are loaded with many theories.
Great course! Loved the teacher!! she was thorough and gave a lot of real world examples. I also enjoyed the expert take on subjects.
Absolutely phenomenal. Never had an intimate and direct learning experience as this one.
Project Initiation and Planning was very well delivered by Ms. Dutta. Appreciate your efforts to make the journey so smooth. Thanks,
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