About this course: This course will help you manage project risk effectively by identifying, analyzing, and communicating inevitable changes to project scope and objectives. You will understand and practice the elements needed to measure and report on project scope, schedule, and cost performance. You will be equipped with the tools to manage change in the least disruptive way possible for your team and other project stakeholders. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Define components of a communications management plan 2. Understand the importance of communications channels 3. Define the key elements needed to measure and report on project scope, schedule, and cost performance 4. Identify project risk events 5. Prioritize identified risks 6. Develop responses for a high priority risk 7. Identify and analyze changes to project scope 8. Describe causes and effects of project changes 9. Define the purpose of conducting a lessons learned session

Created by: University of California, Irvine

Taught by: Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP, Instructor, University of California, Irvine Extension

Basic Info	Course 3 of 4 in the Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization
Commitment	4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
Language	English, Subtitles: Vietnamese
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.6 stars Average User Rating 4.6See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Get Started!

Get started in this module by reviewing the course overview and participating in the course survey.

2 readings

Reading: Course Overview
Reading: Course Survey

WEEK 2

Project Communication

In this module, we will define components of a communications management plan, understand the importance of communications channels, and define the key elements needed to measure and report project scope, schedule, and cost performance.

3 videos, 3 readings

Video: 2.1 Lecture
Reading: 2.2 Lesson
Video: 2.3 Case Study
Reading: 2.4 Optional Readings
Reading: 2.5 Exercise
Video: Bonus Video: How to Report Status to Executives

Graded: Module 2 Quiz

WEEK 3

Managing Project Risks

In this module, we will identify project risk events, discuss a risk statement for a specific event, prioritize identified risks, and develop responses for a high priority risks.

3 videos, 4 readings

Reading: Additional Content Available
Video: 3.1 Lecture
Reading: 3.2 Lesson
Video: 3.3 Case Study
Reading: 3.4 Optional Readings
Reading: 3.5 Exercise
Video: Bonus Video: Make Change Control Part of YOUR Formula for Success

Graded: Module 3 Quiz

WEEK 4

Change Happens

In this module, we will identify and analyze changes to project scope, describe causes and effects of project changes, and define the purpose of conducting an lessons learned session.

3 videos, 3 readings

Video: 4.1 Lecture
Reading: 4.2 Lesson
Video: 4.3 Case Study
Reading: 4.4 Optional Readings
Reading: 4.5 Exercise
Video: Bonus Video: Tips for Conducting a Lessons Learned Session

Graded: Module 4 Quiz

WEEK 5

Wrap Up

Wrap up this course by meeting our industry expert panelists, taking the final exam, and participating in our post course survey. Plus, review the bonus lesson on Project Procurement Management.

1 video, 4 readings

Reading: Your Capstone is Waiting!
Reading: Meet the Panelists
Video: Panelist Interview
Reading: Bonus Lesson
Reading: Post Course Survey

Graded: Final Exam

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