Project Management Principles and Practices Module
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Project Management has become essential in all areas of modern organizations. This course will develop the core technical and managerial skills needed to successfully perform all the steps required in managing a project. Embark on an in-depth exploration of the technical and social aspects of project management. Contrastingly, the second half of the course presents a practical approach where students apply the fundamental concepts to analyze case examples, delve deeper into project management issues, and gain hands-on experience with MS Projects. This unique structure provides an equal balance of lecture-based instruction, experiential learning opportunities, and engaging hands-on activities.
What You Will Learn
- Gain an understanding of the critical balance between the technical and sociocultural aspects involved in project management
- Recognize the significance for project managers to have knowledge of their organization’s strategy
- Explore the various project management structures, including their respective strengths and weaknesses
- Emphasize the importance of establishing priorities encompassing cost, time, and performance in project management
Program Objectives:
The objective is to provide participants with the core technical and managerial skills required to navigate the entire project management lifecycle successfully. Participants will explore project management’s technological and social components through a comprehensive curriculum. The course is divided into two halves: the first half focuses on the fundamentals of project management, while the second half offers practical application through case examples, in-depth analysis of project management issues, and hands-on experience with MS Project. By the end of the program, participants will have gained a solid foundation in project management principles and the ability to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, enabling them to effectively plan, execute effectively, and control projects of varying sizes and complexities.
Grading:
- 40% Homework
- 30% Quizzes
- 30% Knowledge Assessments – One for each week of the course.
Average Duration
3 weeks at 20 hours per week.
Language
All courses are taught in English.
Global Applications
Apply your new knowledge and skills around the World.
Textbook Included
World-class textbooks are available with no extra cost.
Earn Credits
Module credits can be put towards a future Diploma or MicroDiploma program.
Program Textbook
Project Management: The Managerial Process
Project Management: The Managerial Process provides a holistic and realistic approach to Project Management that combines an organization's human aspect and culture with the tools and methods used. It covers concepts and skills used to propose, plan, secure resources, budget and lead project teams to complete projects successfully. This text is not only on how the management process works but also, more importantly, on why it works. It’s not intended to specialize by industry type or project scope; it is written for the individual required to manage various projects in various organizational settings.
Author:
Erik Larson: Professor of project management in the Department of Management, marketing, and international business at the College of Business, Oregon State University. He teaches executive, graduate, and undergraduate courses on project management, organizational behaviour, and leadership. His research and consulting activities focus on project management. He has published numerous articles on matrix management, product development, and project partnering. He has been a member of the Portland, Oregon, chapter of the Project Management Institute since 1984. In 1995 he worked as a Fullbright scholar with faculty at the Krakow Academy of Economics on modernizing Polish business education. In 2005 he was a visiting professor at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. He received a B.A. in psychology from Claremont McKenna College and a Ph.D. in management from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a certified project management professional (PMP).
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Project Management Principles and Practices Module
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