Engineering Project Management Fundamentals
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This comprehensive course equips technical professionals with crucial project management skills. Learn to navigate the critical early phases of projects, build effective teams, and create successful project execution plans. Through real-world case studies from various engineering sectors, master key aspects of project planning, team management, and risk assessment. The course emphasizes practical application, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience in developing project plans.
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What you'll learn
Understand critical success factors in engineering project management
Master team selection and development techniques
Develop comprehensive project execution plans
Implement effective risk management strategies
Create accurate time and cost estimates
Manage stakeholder relationships effectively
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There are 7 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on developing essential project management skills for engineering professionals. Students learn to navigate the crucial early phases of projects, from team organization to execution planning. The curriculum covers key areas including stakeholder management, risk assessment, contracting strategies, and cost estimation. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants develop the skills to create effective project execution plans and lead successful engineering projects.
The need for and the importance of project management
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Organizing the team
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Opportunity framing
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
The project assurance plan
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Selecting the contracting strategy
Module 5 · 6 Hours to complete
Time and cost estimates
Module 6 · 6 Hours to complete
Bringing it together in the project execution plan
Module 7 · 6 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Engineering Project Management: Project Financing, Engineering Project Management: Mastering Project Complexity
Instructors
2 Courses
Infrastructure Design and Sustainable Development Leader
Marcel Hertogh brings extensive expertise to his roles as Full Professor at both TU Delft's Infrastructure Design and Management chair and Erasmus University's Resilience Convergence and Design program, while leading the TU Delft Deltas Infrastructures & Mobility Initiative. His academic foundation combines a PhD in Social Sciences and MA in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam with an MSc in Civil Engineering from TU Delft, enabling him to address complex infrastructure challenges from multiple perspectives. His research portfolio spans integrated design and management of major societal challenges, focusing on urban futures, sustainability, and resilient deltas, with hands-on experience investigating over 30 mega projects. As founder of the Netlipse network for knowledge exchange and author of 10 books, he has established himself as a leading "project doctor" for complex infrastructure initiatives, particularly through his pioneering work on Building with Nature approaches. His expertise encompasses program management, collaboration, mediation, and achieving practical impact, while his research continues to advance understanding of sustainable infrastructure development and 21st-century skills needed for complex project management. Through his leadership roles and practical experience as a project director, he consistently bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, fostering innovation in infrastructure design and management while promoting sustainable development practices.
2 Courses
Project Management and Complexity Expert
Marian Bosch-Rekveldt serves as Associate Professor in the Infrastructure Design and Management group at TU Delft's Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geoscience, where she combines research and education in complex project management. After earning her MSc in mechanical engineering from Twente University in 1999, she spent seven years as a project engineer and manager at TNO before joining the Delft Centre for Project Management in 2006. She completed her PhD in 2011 with a dissertation on managing project complexity and improving performance in large engineering projects, which has become highly influential in the field. Her current work spans multiple educational levels, from BSc to professional education, both on-campus and online, while her research focuses on managing complexity, developing fit-for-purpose project management approaches, and creating value in large infrastructure projects. As coordinator of Construction Management and Engineering research projects and the Projects & People specialization, she plays a crucial role in bridging academic theory with practical applications. Her passion for education has led to innovative developments in project management teaching, including online courses and programs, while her research continues to advance understanding of project complexity, risk management, and the importance of human collaboration in project success.
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