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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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Course Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 12 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
5 hours to complete
Module 1: Waterfall Approach - The Basics
In this module, you will learn about the life cycle of a project when using the traditional model for project management. Why is it called waterfall, and how does that dictate the process? The focus will be on the first state of the project life cycle, project initiation.
5 hours to complete
24 videos (Total 121 min), 3 readings, 10 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Module 2: Waterfall Approach - Get the Project Going
In this module, you will learn about the planning phase of the project when using a waterfall approach - getting the team on board and collaboratively building a plan for managing tasks, stakeholders, and risks. You will learn about how to create the foundation for developing a detailed project plan which includes budget and schedule.
5 hours to complete
18 videos (Total 118 min), 2 readings, 11 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Module 3: Waterfall Approach - Create a Plan for Action
In this module, you will learn several techniques that will help you develop a detailed project plan. The project plan will reveal the critical tasks. Managing projects using a waterfall approach is a start-to-finish approach to getting things done, and making projects more successful. The critical path has a significant impact on both the cost and schedule of a project.
5 hours to complete
15 videos (Total 100 min), 2 readings, 8 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Module 4: Agile - Initiating and Planning for Dynamic Projects
In this module, you will learn about agile project management - the methodology best used when project requirements are not well defined and nd change frequently. This module will focus on the roots of agile and show how to initiate and plan projects using scrum.
5 hours to complete
16 videos (Total 98 min), 4 readings, 8 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM PROJECT INITIATION AND PLANNING
by GSMar 22, 2021
Very insightful material. A must have course for anyone interested in project management. Taught by esteemed UIUC faculty - the material is world class and educational at its best.
by BBOct 18, 2021
Keep it up. knowledge based fully understandable material. It is a base of project managment to sucess.
by JAJan 31, 2022
5 star course........Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta, Ph.D., PMP is one kind of a teacher........it was an honour being impacted by her wealth of knowledge in this course................
by ASMay 16, 2021
Project Initiation and Planning was very well delivered by Ms. Dutta. Appreciate your efforts to make the journey so smooth. Thanks,
About the Business Value and Project Management Specialization
In an era of thriving businesses, both small and large, it is crucial to possess an in-depth understanding of the minutiae of the building blocks of a successful organization. Building, growing, and sustaining a successful business requires great knowledge in multiple fields. Through this 6-course Specialization in Business Value and Project Management, you will be provided a well-rounded knowledge of three key facets of business – Financial Accounting and Managing Projects and Organizations.
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