Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

Overview

In this course, you will learn project planning techniques, principles and execution methods to create projects that can be run more effectively and efficiently.

Whether it’s for projects at work or in daily life, you’ll discover the language and frameworks for scoping projects, sequencing activities, utilising resources, and minimising risks.

By the end of the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course from Darden School of Business by FutureLearn , you'll be able to:

• Describe how to initiate a project by defining the project goal, identifying the priorities, and establishing the organization.

• Explain how to develop a project plan by identifying the scope, task dependencies, schedule, critical path, and risks.

• Identify factors that lead to project success.

• Describe the four stages of the project-life-cycle and the role each stage has in the evolution of a project.

• Explain how to execute a project by monitoring the progress, communicating with stakeholders, and deciding how to correct and control.

• Develop an awareness of some behavioral biases in project settings and identify how these impact the planning and execution of a project.

• Develop the language and mindset for planning and managing projects by properly setting and prioritizing project goals and objectives.

• Identify the most appropriate project management methodology given the project objectives, the degrees of uncertainty, and the constraints.