Project Execution and Control
Master advanced project management techniques to keep projects on track through effective risk management, quality control, and performance monitoring.
Master advanced project management techniques to keep projects on track through effective risk management, quality control, and performance monitoring.
This comprehensive course explores advanced stages of project execution and control, providing essential tools to ensure project success. You'll learn powerful strategies for risk assessment, conflict resolution, and configuration management while developing communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders and executives. The curriculum covers practical techniques for conducting design reviews, implementing quality management, and utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) for performance evaluation. With a focus on hands-on application through realistic scenarios, you'll gain confidence in directing project progress, monitoring performance metrics, and making data-driven adjustments. Whether you're expanding your project management expertise or looking to advance your career, this course equips you with practical knowledge to execute and control complex projects across diverse environments.
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What you'll learn
Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities to ensure project success and momentum
Conduct effective design reviews and implement configuration management for project quality and consistency
Create and execute communications plans focused on quality management and stakeholder engagement
Master techniques for directing and controlling project progress using Earned Value Management
Develop strategies for resolving conflicts and collaborating effectively with executives
Implement project monitoring systems to track performance and make data-driven adjustments
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.7 Hours PreRecorded video
12 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course "Project Execution and Control" provides an in-depth exploration of advanced project management techniques focused on keeping projects on track and achieving objectives. The curriculum is structured across five comprehensive modules covering crucial aspects of project execution. Students learn to identify and mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, conduct effective design reviews, implement configuration management, and create strategic communication plans. Special emphasis is placed on quality management principles and the practical application of Earned Value Management (EVM) for objective performance measurement. The course features a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on exercises that simulate real-world project challenges, enabling participants to develop practical skills for directing, monitoring, and controlling projects in diverse environments.
Course Introduction
Module 1 · 17 Minutes to complete
Execution; Risks and Opportunities; Conflict Management
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Design Reviews; Configuration Management
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Communications; Quality; Working with Executives; Earned Value Management
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Directing, Monitoring, and Controlling
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Instructor in Advanced Project Management and Leadership
Thomas Buchanan is an instructor at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in project management and leadership. He teaches courses such as "Advanced Project Management and Leadership," "Fundamentals of Project Management," and "Project Execution and Control." His expertise lies in equipping professionals with the skills to manage projects effectively, covering areas like project lifecycle, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and leadership strategies. Buchanan's teaching emphasizes both foundational and advanced concepts, including agile methodologies and multi-project management. His courses are designed for professionals aiming to enhance their project management capabilities, lead complex projects successfully, and implement innovative solutions in dynamic industries.
Adjunct Faculty and Project Management Expert
Amy Bechner is an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins University’s Whiting School of Engineering, specializing in project management education. With over 25 years of experience at Texas Instruments, she currently serves as the Director of Program Management and Product Engineering for the MSP Business in Embedded Processors. Amy has extensive expertise in new product development and is one of the few project managers elected as a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Texas Instruments. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA in Project Management from the University of Texas at Dallas, Amy is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She is passionate about mentoring project managers and contributing to their success. Beyond her professional career, Amy enjoys yoga, scrapbooking, and spending time on the lake with her family.
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