Project Initiation and Planning
Master project management fundamentals: Learn waterfall and agile methodologies for successful project planning and execution.
Master project management fundamentals: Learn waterfall and agile methodologies for successful project planning and execution.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Business Value and Project Management Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive project management plans
Manage stakeholders and project scope effectively
Create work breakdown structures and project schedules
Implement risk management strategies
Apply both waterfall and agile methodologies
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
7.2 Hours PreRecorded video
37 quizzes
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FullTime access
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers both traditional waterfall and agile project management approaches. Students learn to initiate and plan projects effectively, create detailed project management plans, manage stakeholders, estimate resources, and optimize project schedules. The curriculum includes practical tools like Work Breakdown Structure, Gantt charts, and risk management techniques, along with modern agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Through real-world examples and expert insights, learners develop essential skills for successful project delivery.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Waterfall Approach - The Basics
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Waterfall Approach - Get the Project Going
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Waterfall Approach - Create a Plan for Action
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Agile - Initiating and Planning for Dynamic Projects
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Clinical Professor of Business Administration
Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she has been teaching since 2009. She specializes in operations and process management, with a focus on product development, technology strategy, and project management. Her research primarily explores the integration of technology with management practices, particularly emphasizing the deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in manufacturing and global supply chains. Dr. Taghaboni-Dutta holds three degrees in industrial engineering from Purdue University, including a Ph.D. earned in 1989. She has received multiple accolades for her teaching excellence and is actively involved in enhancing educational practices through her research and course offerings.
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