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

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In today’s competitive environment learning to effectively manage projects is a critical skill. This course will focus on initiating and planning projects. The course will cover the more traditional linear process, like waterfall approach, as well as the dynamic and iterative approach of agile and hybrid models, so the learners can decide when one approach is more suitable for any of their projects to maximize the chances of a successful outcome!

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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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Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Course Orientation

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 12 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

5 hours to complete

Module 1: Waterfall Approach - The Basics

5 hours to complete

24 videos (Total 121 min), 3 readings, 10 quizzes

24 videos

Module 1 Overview59sIntroduction3mWhat is a Project?7mWaterfall Approach to Project Management2mInitiating a Project7mMeet Our Expert - Harshad Desai, Senior Manager at a Technology Company1mInsight From an Expert on Waterfall Approach2mStakeholder Management9mMeet Our Expert - Garrett Whitsitt, Managing Consultant at Point b1mInsight From an Expert on Managing Stakeholders3mProject Scope11mScope Example7mProject Priorities13mInsight From an Expert on Project Priorities1mWork Breakdown Structure8mInsight From an Expert on the Importance of Planning4mHow to Use Sticky Notes to Create a Work Breakdown Structure2mIntroduction to ProjectLibre - How to Install for Mac3mIntroduction to ProjectLibre - How to Install for PC2mCreating a Work Breakdown Structure Using ProjectLibre5mOrganizational and Team Structure10mMeet Our Experts - Sean Bauer, Senior Director and Andrew Howard, Senior Manager at Walgreens2mInsight From an Expert on Structuring the Project Team5mModule 1 Takeaways1m

3 readings

Module 1 Overview5mModule 1 Readings1hProjectLibre and Excel Files Used in Examples10m

10 practice exercises

What is a Project? Practice Quiz10mWaterfall Approach to Project Management Practice Quiz10mInitiating a Project Practice Quiz10mStakeholder Management Practice Quiz10mProject Scope Practice Quiz10mScope Example Practice Quiz10mProject Priorities Practice Quiz10mWork Breakdown Structure Practice Quiz10mOrganizational and Team Structure Practice Quiz10mWaterfall Approach - The Basics: Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Module 2: Waterfall Approach - Get the Project Going

5 hours to complete

18 videos (Total 118 min), 2 readings, 11 quizzes

18 videos

Module 2 Overview1mProject Kick-Off5mKick-Off Meeting3mCommunication Planning6mResponsibility Matrix4mRisk Planning14mRisk Response10mInsight From an Expert on Risk Planning3mMission Creep8mTask Dependencies9mIllustration of Precedence Relationship Types in ProjectLibre4mEstimating Time8mEstimating Cost8mInsight From an Expert on Time and Cost Estimation3mPrecedence Diagramming Method (PDM)7mCreating a Network Diagram in Excel7mCreating a Precedence Diagram Using ProjectLibre7mModule 2 Takeaways1m

2 readings

Module 2 Overview5mModule 2 Readings1h

11 practice exercises

Project Kick-Off Practice Quiz10mCommunication Planning Practice Quiz10mResponsibility Matrix Practice Quiz10mRisk Planning Practice Quiz10mRisk Response Practice Quiz10mMission Creep Practice Quiz10mTask Dependencies Practice Quiz10mEstimating Time Practice Quiz10mEstimating Cost Practice Quiz10mPrecedence Diagramming Method Practice Quiz10mWaterfall Approach - Get the Project Going: Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Module 3: Waterfall Approach - Create a Plan for Action

5 hours to complete

15 videos (Total 100 min), 2 readings, 8 quizzes

15 videos

Module 3 Overview1mGantt Chart3mUsing Excel to Create a Gantt Chart (Stacked Bar Method)6mUsing Excel to Create a Gantt Chart (Calendar Method)13mProjectLibre Basic Operations5mCritical Path Method (CPM) - Forward Pass7mCritical Path Method (CPM) - Backward Pass7mCritical Path Method (CPM) - Float7mCPM - An Illustrated Example in Excel11mCPM - An Illustrated Example in ProjectLibre3mPERT - Program Evaluation and Review Technique9mPERT - Example13mPERT - Calculating Expected Time and Standard Deviation2mPERT - Project Completion Time Analysis5mModule 3 Takeaways2m

2 readings

Module 3 Overview5mModule 3 Readings1h

7 practice exercises

Gantt Chart Practice Quiz10mCritical Path Method - Forward Pass Practice Quiz10mCritical Path Method - Backward Pass Practice Quiz10mCritical Path Method - Float Practice Quiz10mPERT Practice Quiz10mPERT Example Practice Quiz10mWaterfall Approach - Create a Plan for Action: Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Module 4: Agile - Initiating and Planning for Dynamic Projects

5 hours to complete

16 videos (Total 98 min), 4 readings, 8 quizzes

16 videos

Module 4 Overview1mAgile Project Management8mAgile and Lean10mAgile Methodologies - Kanban Framework9mAgile Methodologies - Scrum Framework9mIntroduction to Google Jamboard (a Virtual Collaboration Tool)3mVirtual Team Collaboration Using Jamboard5mScrum - Initiating a Project9mInsight From an Expert on the Role of the Product Owner2mScrum - Sprint Planning11mStory Point Meeting4mInsight From an Expert on Story Points5mProject Manager vs Scrum Master7mInsight From an Expert on Servant Leadership2mModule 4 Takeaways2mGies Online Programs3m

4 readings

Module 4 Overview5mModule 4 Readings1hCongratulations!10mGet Your Course Certificate10m

8 practice exercises

Agile Project Management Practice Quiz10mAgile and Lean Practice Quiz10mAgile Methodologies - Kanban Framework Practice Quiz10mAgile Methodologies - Scrum Practice Quiz10mScrum - Initiating a Project Practice Quiz10mScrum-Sprint Planning Practice Quiz10mProject Manager vs Scrum Master Practice Quiz10mAgile - Initiating and Planning for Dynamic Projects: Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PROJECT INITIATION AND PLANNING

by JAJul 4, 2022

This course introduces you to the concept of project planning. The example given is clear, although the first two modules are loaded with many theories.

by GSMar 23, 2021

Very insightful material. A must have course for anyone interested in project management. Taught by esteemed UIUC faculty - the material is world class and educational at its best.

by BSOct 19, 2021

Keep it up. knowledge based fully understandable material. It is a base of project managment to sucess.

by NSDec 12, 2022

Great course! Loved the teacher!! she was thorough and gave a lot of real world examples. I also enjoyed the expert take on subjects.

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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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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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Project Initiation and Planning

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Instructor

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

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Course Orientation

Module 1: Waterfall Approach - The Basics

Module 2: Waterfall Approach - Get the Project Going

Module 3: Waterfall Approach - Create a Plan for Action

Module 4: Agile - Initiating and Planning for Dynamic Projects

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

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Course Orientation

Module 1: Waterfall Approach - The Basics

Module 2: Waterfall Approach - Get the Project Going

Module 3: Waterfall Approach - Create a Plan for Action

Module 4: Agile - Initiating and Planning for Dynamic Projects

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