Project Initiation and Planning

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 79
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Project Initiation and Planning

About this course

In today’s competitive environment, learning to manage projects effectively is a critical skill. This course will focus on initiating and planning projects. The course will cover the more traditional linear process, such as the waterfall approach, as well as the dynamic, iterative approaches of agile and hybrid models, so learners can decide when one approach is more suitable for their projects to maximize the chances of a successful outcome. The course will also help you understand how AI is used in project management to support faster and better decision-making, and explore practical applications of AI chatbots in project initiation and planning.

What you'll learn

  • Distinguish between waterfall, agile, and hybrid project management approaches
  • Select appropriate project management methodologies based on project requirements
  • Apply AI chatbots to project initiation and planning tasks
  • Initiate projects using structured frameworks
  • Create project plans using both linear and iterative processes

Course objectives

  • Understand how to initiate projects effectively in competitive environments
  • Learn when to apply traditional versus agile project management approaches
  • Explore practical applications of AI in project management decision-making

Skills you'll gain

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