EMEA 5032 Project Planning and Execution

  • Specialization: Product Management
  • Instructor: Christy Bozic
  • Prior knowledge needed: It is recommended (but not required) that you have completed course 1 of the Project Management Specialization: Foundations and Initiation.

Learning Outcomes 

  • 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.

Course Content

In this module, you will learn the process of planning and documenting the project schedule.  You will also learn how to estimate the durations of project activities. 

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. 

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

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

This module contains materials for the final project for ME-EM degree students. If you've upgraded to the for-credit version of this course, please make sure you review the additional for-credit materials in the Introductory module and anywhere else they may be found.

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