Project Launch

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Project Launch

About this course

Today’s fast track business and global environment emphasizes increasing project development efficiency while using fewer resources. This course shows you how to accomplish exactly this. Learn how to justify and select projects, and how stakeholders can influence projects. Identify the requirements necessary for defining project scope and create a list of tasks necessary to accomplish that scope. Create effective communication plans and assign responsibilities. Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of project planning through the use of scheduling software. Establish project requirements, objectives, and goals before defining the total project scope using a work breakdown structure (WBS). You’ll have the opportunity to apply what you learn to a case study that brings together the key elements of launching a project.

What you'll learn

  • justifying and selecting projects
  • defining project scope
  • creating communication plans
  • using scheduling software
  • developing a work breakdown structure (WBS)

Course objectives

  • understand project requirements, objectives, and goals
  • develop effective project management strategies
  • apply learning to a practical case study

Skills you'll gain

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