Examines the theory and practice of managing projects. Explores human, mathematical, entrepreneurial, managerial, and engineering aspects of project management. The systems development life cycle is the framework for the course. Addresses needs analysis, requirements definition, design, and implementation in the context of project management. Introduces mathematical and software tools for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects.
This module establishes the foundation of project management, exploring what transforms an idea into reality. It covers the fundamentals of projects, the Iron Triangle of time, cost, and scope, evaluation tools like NPV and ROI, and how projects connect to organizational strategy through governance and portfolio management.
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2个视频33篇阅读材料5个作业
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2个视频•总计9分钟
Project Initiation•4分钟
Project Selection Models•5分钟
33篇阅读材料•总计154分钟
Course Introduction•2分钟
Syllabus - Engineering Project Management Part 1•10分钟
Meet Your Faculty•2分钟
Academic Integrity•1分钟
Module Overview•2分钟
The PMBOK•5分钟
Defining Management Roles (the 3 Ps)•1分钟
Brief History of Project Management•5分钟
Characteristics of a Project•3分钟
Quasi-Projects•2分钟
The Triple Constraints (Iron Triangle)•8分钟
Goals of Project Management•2分钟
Project Lifecycle•6分钟
Influencing Quality, Schedule, and Cost•5分钟
Risk Management: The Dynamic Function•5分钟
The Governance Model•5分钟
Understanding Stakeholders•2分钟
Project Selection Models•2分钟
The Project Manager's Role in Selection•3分钟
Non-Numeric Selection Models•5分钟
When to Use Non-Numeric Models•1分钟
Numeric Methods•8分钟
ROI & Payback Period•6分钟
Time Value of Money & NPV•15分钟
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)•10分钟
Profitability Index (PI) & Weighted Factor Scoring•10分钟
Comparison of Numeric Methods•4分钟
Project Strategies•1分钟
Project Portfolio Process (PPP)•5分钟
McKinsey Product Categories•6分钟
Aggregate Project Plan & Product Maturity/Adoption Curve•8分钟
Portfolio Balance•1分钟
Module Wrap-Up•3分钟
5个作业•总计15分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Competencies and Attributes of Effective PMs
第 2 单元•小时 后完成
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Projects are not just technical endeavors. This module explores the human side of project management, examining the responsibilities and challenges of project managers and their differences from functional managers.
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1个视频13篇阅读材料5个作业
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1个视频•总计4分钟
The System's Approach•4分钟
13篇阅读材料•总计58分钟
Module Overview•1分钟
Project Managers vs. Functional Managers•8分钟
Project Manager Skills and Enablement•2分钟
Demands for Project Managers•4分钟
Team Selection•5分钟
Attributes of Effective Project Managers•5分钟
Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement•5分钟
Negotiation•6分钟
Position vs. Interest-Based Negotiation•7分钟
Principled Negotiation•7分钟
The System's Approach•2分钟
Partnerships•5分钟
Module Wrap-Up•1分钟
5个作业•总计14分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•2分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Projects Within Organizations
第 3 单元•小时 后完成
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This module examines how organizational structures impact project success, exploring functional, projectized, matrix, composite, and virtual organizations, along with the Project Management Office (PMO) and human factors in project teams.
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14篇阅读材料6个作业
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14篇阅读材料•总计97分钟
Module Overview•2分钟
Why Do Organizational Structures Matter•7分钟
Functional and Projectized Organizations•2分钟
Functional Organizations•8分钟
Projectized Organizations•8分钟
Matrix Organizations•15分钟
Composite Organizations•3分钟
Virtual Organizations•1分钟
Selecting the Appropriate Organizational Structure•10分钟
The Project Management Office (PMO)•6分钟
Project Team Leadership and Roles•5分钟
Introduction to the Agile Process•8分钟
Accounting for Human Factors and Cultural Differences•20分钟
Module Wrap-Up•2分钟
6个作业•总计18分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Planning of Activities and Human Resources
第 4 单元•小时 后完成
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This module covers the transition from project initiation to planning, including traditional project planning, hierarchical planning, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Agile methodologies, and UML tools for project management.
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1个视频9篇阅读材料4个作业
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1个视频•总计3分钟
Transition to Module 4•3分钟
9篇阅读材料•总计66分钟
Module Overview•5分钟
Traditional Project Planning•8分钟
Why Hierarchical Thinking Matters & Mind Maps as an Idea Generator•8分钟
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)•8分钟
Introduction to the Resource Matrix (RACI)•7分钟
The Agile Project Management (APM) Methodology•7分钟
Traditional vs. Agile Comparison•6分钟
Unified Modeling Language (UML) Tools for Project Management•15分钟
Module Wrap-Up•2分钟
4个作业•总计12分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Project Budgeting and Learning Rates
第 5 单元•小时 后完成
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Budgeting is one of the most critical tasks in project management. A project budget is more than just a financial plan — it reflects the resources, risks, and priorities that shape a project’s success. Unlike personal or recurring organizational budgets, project budgets must deal with uncertainty, unique activities, and finite timelines.
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6篇阅读材料3个作业
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6篇阅读材料•总计33分钟
Module Overview•2分钟
Project Budgeting•10分钟
Category vs. Project Budgeting•10分钟
Bidding•5分钟
Theory and Practice of Learning Rates•5分钟
Module Wrap-Up•1分钟
3个作业•总计9分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Risk Management
第 6 单元•小时 后完成
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This module covers the comprehensive risk management process, including risk identification, analysis (qualitative and quantitative), response planning, and monitoring using practical tools.
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8篇阅读材料5个作业
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8篇阅读材料•总计36分钟
Module Overview•2分钟
SWOT Analysis Framework•5分钟
Fishbone Analysis & Best Practices•5分钟
3×3 and 5×5 Risk Visualization & Bubble Chart Analysis•5分钟
FMEA & Software Risk Management Example•6分钟
Risk Response Strategies & Case Study - Felicity Ace Risk Management Plan•7分钟
The Monte Carlo Simulation Technique•5分钟
Module Wrap-Up•1分钟
5个作业•总计14分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•2分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Assess Your Learning•3分钟
Creativity and Innovation
第 7 单元•小时 后完成
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This module explores creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in project management, covering how to foster creative environments, implement innovation processes, and establish effective team cultures.
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18篇阅读材料4个作业
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18篇阅读材料•总计157分钟
Module Overview•2分钟
Creativity•17分钟
Balancing Process and Creative Time•3分钟
Leaders & Followers (of Creativity) and Creating an Environment that Encourages Creativity•7分钟
Innovation & Insights•5分钟
The Difference Between Creativity and Innovation•6分钟
Leaders & Followers (of Innovation) and Individual vs. Group Innovation•2分钟
Promoting Innovation•3分钟
The Innovation Funnel•7分钟
Example - Innovation Process of B-Corp•10分钟
Entrepreneurship•3分钟
Nancy Twine & Briogeo Case and Challenges Beyond the Initial Idea•70分钟
Six Important Entrepreneurial Attributes for Project Managers•7分钟
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