This course is part of the Business Value and Project Management Specialization

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Business Value and Project Management SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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The focus of this course is on the process of managing projects. After planning is done, we need to know how to successfully execute the plan and deliver within the allocated timeframe and cost. This course will focus on how execution and progress evaluation is performed in a waterfall approach, as well as the agile approach to project management.  The goal is to learn the tools and techniques offered by both of these approaches and empower the project managers to utilize what works for a given project.

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Approx. 21 hours to complete

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Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta, Ph.D., PMP, CSM, CSPO

Clinical Professor of Business Administration

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign College of Business Department of Business Administration

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Course Orientation

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 27 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Welcome to Project Execution and Control11mIntroduction to ProjectLibre - How to Install for Mac3mIntroduction to ProjectLibre - How to Install for PC2mIntroduction to Google Jamboard (a Virtual Collaboration Tool)3mVirtual Team Collaboration Using Jamboard5mLearn on Your Terms30s

6 readings

Syllabus10mProjectLibre Files Used in Examples10mAbout the Discussion Forums4mGlossary5mLearn More About Flexible Learning Paths10mUpdating Your Profile10m

1 practice exercise

Orientation Quiz30m

5 hours to complete

Module 1: Waterfall Approach — Creating a Realistic Project Plan

5 hours to complete

16 videos (Total 104 min), 2 readings, 9 quizzes

16 videos

Module 1 Overview2mScheduling Resources6mProjectLibre Basic Operations5mAssigning Resources in ProjectLibre8mScheduling Resources — Leveling Within Float3mDetecting Overallocated Resources in ProjectLibre2mLeveling Resources Within Float Using ProjectLibre4mScheduling Resources — Leveling Outside of Float12mLeveling Resources Outside of Float Using ProjectLibre10mCrashing10mCrashing Example10mFast Tracking11mAdjusting Project Scope6mSetting Baseline Plan3mSetting Baseline Plan in ProjectLibre2mModule 1 Takeaways1m

2 readings

Module 1 Overview5mModule 1 Readings1h

9 practice exercises

Scheduling Resources Practice Quiz10mScheduling Resources — Leveling Within Float Practice Quiz10mScheduling Resources — Leveling Outside of Float Practice Quiz10mCrashing Practice Quiz10mCrashing Example Practice Quiz10mFast Tracking Practice Quiz10mAdjusting Project Scope Practice Quiz10mSetting Baseline Plan Practice Quiz10mWaterfall Approach — Creating a Realistic Project Plan: Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Module 2: Waterfall Approach — Tracking a Project's Progress

4 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 87 min), 3 readings, 8 quizzes

14 videos

Module 2 Overview1mExecution Phase6mEarned Value Management Basics6mUpdating Project Progress Using ProjectLibre5mEarned Value Analysis10mEvaluating Project Cost Using ProjectLibre3mEvaluating Project Schedule Using ProjectLibre2mProject Tracking11mEarned Value: Forecasting the Cost9mEarned Value: Schedule Forecast13mTracking Gantt Chart6mMeet Our Experts - Sean Bauer, Senior Director and Andrew Howard, Senior Manager at Walgreens2mInsight From an Expert on Tracking Project Progress3mModule 2 Takeaways1m

3 readings

Module 2 Overview5mModule 2 Readings1hGlossary of Earned Value Terms10m

8 practice exercises

Execution Phase Practice Quiz10mEarned Value Management Basics Practice Quiz10mEarned Value Analysis Practice Quiz10mProject Tracking Practice Quiz10mEarned Value: Forecasting the Cost Practice Quiz10mEarned Value: Schedule Forecast Practice Quiz10mTracking Gantt Chart Practice Quiz10mWaterfall Approach — Tracking a Project's Progress: Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Module 3: Waterfall Approach — Finishing Well: Project Closure and Learning

5 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 86 min), 2 readings, 10 quizzes

17 videos

Module 3 Overview1mStatus Report8mChange Management Plan7mClosing Phase — Delivering the Project9mClosing Phase — Releasing the Resources5mClosing Phase — Project Audit7mMeet Our Expert - Harshad Desai, Senior Manager at a Technology Company1mInsight From an Expert on Documenting the Project Plan and Execution2mInsight From an Expert on Lessons Learned From Past Projects4mPerformance Evaluation4mLeading vs Managing8mMeet Our Expert - Garrett Whitsitt, Managing Consultant at Point b1mInsight From an Expert on the Balance Between Managing Tasks and Managing People1mInsight From an Expert on Building Relationships2mLeading Teams11mInsight From an Expert on Project Managers' Destructive Behavior5mModule 3 Takeaways1m

2 readings

Module 3 Overview5mModule 3 Readings1h

9 practice exercises

Status Report Practice Quiz10mChange Management Plan Practice Quiz10mClosing Phase — Delivering the Project Practice Quiz10mClosing Phase — Releasing the Resources Practice Quiz10mClosing Phase — Project Audit Practice Quiz10mPerformance Evaluation Practice Quiz10mLeading vs Managing Practice Quiz10mLeading Teams Practice Quiz10mWaterfall Approach — Finishing Well: Project Closure and Learning: Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Module 4: Scrum — Planning and Executing for Dynamic Projects

5 hours to complete

20 videos (Total 110 min), 4 readings, 10 quizzes

20 videos

Module 4 Overview1mDaily Standup8mObserving a Daily Standup2mInsight From an Expert on Working With Virtual Teams3mSprint Burndown Chart7mSprint Review Meeting5mInsight From an Expert on the Dangers of Comparing Scrum Teams6mBacklog Grooming4mSprint Retrospective11mScrum Project Closure5mSprint for Adaptive Process6mInsight From an Expert on the Journey to Agile4mScrum Obstacles12mInsight From an Expert on the Disadvantages on Waterfall1mInsight From an Expert on the Organizational Transformation to Agile3mHybrid Models9mInsight From an Expert on Hybrid Models5mInsight From an Expert on Why Hybrid Models Are Used2mModule 4 Takeaways2mGies Online Programs3m

4 readings

Module 4 Overview5mModule 4 Readings1hCongratulations!10mGet Your Course Certificate10m

10 practice exercises

Daily Standup Practice Quiz10mSprint Burndown Chart Practice Quiz10mSprint Review Meeting Practice Quiz10mBacklog Grooming Practice Quiz10mSprint Retrospective Practice Quiz10mScrum Project Closure Practice Quiz10mSprint for Adaptive Process Practice Quiz10mScrum Obstacles Practice Quiz10mHybrid Models Practice Quiz10mScrum — Planning and Executing for Dynamic Projects: Quiz30m

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by GSMar 23, 2021

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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.

The courses in this Specialization focus on financial accounting topics, organizational principles and frameworks, and project planning and execution. Topics covered include: Understand the basics of how to analyze balance sheet and cash flow statements Understand how accrual accounting and fundamental accounting concepts work Develop strategies to facilitate organizational growth Develop solutions to common managerial challenges Explore a plethora of project planning models and understand when each is most effective Understandhow execution and progress evaluation is performed in a waterfall approach, as well as the agile approach to project management

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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Course Orientation

Module 1: Waterfall Approach — Creating a Realistic Project Plan

Module 2: Waterfall Approach — Tracking a Project's Progress

Module 3: Waterfall Approach — Finishing Well: Project Closure and Learning

Module 4: Scrum — Planning and Executing for Dynamic Projects

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Course Orientation

Module 1: Waterfall Approach — Creating a Realistic Project Plan

Module 2: Waterfall Approach — Tracking a Project's Progress

Module 3: Waterfall Approach — Finishing Well: Project Closure and Learning

Module 4: Scrum — Planning and Executing for Dynamic Projects

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