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No Prerequisites Required
Course Overview
Course Dates
This is a self-paced course so
you can learn when it suits you. Project management is an essential skill-set for many
st
Finish Date: 31 December 2021
careers and in many contexts in our lives. Introduction to
0:00 AM UTC.
Project Management is an ideal starting point if you need to
Time Commitment
manage projects at work or at home, while not necessarily
Between 2 to 3 hours per week.
being a formally trained project manager. It is also suitable
Assessment Due Date if you are considering undertaking a project in the near
To qualify for a certificate, all
knowledge tests must be future and are seeking to learn and apply essential project
completed. edX will only issue management knowledge and skills.
certificates to participants that
have chosen the verified track
and complete the course with a To deliver a project successfully, it’s important to start by
grade of 50% or higher. When clearly identifying what the project is, and what its
your certificate is available,
you will be notified in your outcomes will be. In the course, we will show you practical
edX dashboard. ways to explore and understand your goals from the outset
of your project, and to consider all the factors that may
Grading Scheme affect its execution. Step by step you will learn how to plan,
Pass (50% or higher)
Fail (under 50%)
scope, schedule, cost and manage your project from
beginning to end. Since every project relies on the people
who are delivering it, the course also enables you to explore
how you can effectively communicate, manage people and
employ leadership skills to successfully deliver your own
project.
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Week 3: Understanding the
Planning Phase
Week 3 Learning Objectives
3.1 Understand the project planning process.
3.2 Define the requirements for scoping, scheduling and
costing a project.
3.3 Describe the importance of planning in the project
management process.
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Week 5: Project Teams and
Communication
Week 5 Learning Objectives
5.1 Identify internal and external project stakeholders.
5.2 Develop an effective project team.
5.3 Communicate effectively with team and project
stakeholders.
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