Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning
Get familiar with initiating and planning a project plan by joining the Coursera-offered course on project management.
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1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Enrolling in the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning help the students to upgrade their knowledge and understanding of project management in general and planning and initiating in particular. Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Certification Syllabus, administered by Rice University, aims at providing the learners with the techniques and tools required for initiating a project plan, team organization, and creating a business case for a project.
Offered by Coursera, Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Certification Course include graded assignments, readings, and projects like organization charts preparation, making a Stakeholder Register and coming up with a Project Charter, etc. Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Certification by Coursera is a beginner-level programme and is the first of the three courses in the Engineering Project Management Specialization.
The Highlights
- Provided by Coursera
- Approximately 2 weeks of programme
- Offered by Rice University
- Flexible Deadlines
- Self-Paced Learning Option
- Shareable Certificate
- Financial Aid Available
- 100% Online Course
Programme Offerings
- English videos with multiple subtitles
- practice quizzes
- Graded Assignments with peer feedback
- graded Quizzes with feedback
- Graded Programming Assignments
- Course Videos & Readings
- EMI payment options
- 14 day refund period.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The fees for the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning course is :
Fees components | Amount |
1 month | Rs. 1,699 |
3 months | Rs. 3,499 |
6 months | Rs. 5,199 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
The candidates will have to cover all the proceedings of the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Classes including the numerous projects assigned during the course, course readings and videos, graded assignments, quizzes and the like to get certified with the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Certification.
What you will learn
After attending the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Training, the students will have the opportunity to learn the following concepts in detail:
- Project Management
- Planning
- Project Charter
- Project Planning
Who it is for
Admission Details
Step 1 -At first, the students will have to register and sign up on https://www.coursera.org/ to get access to the courses offered by Coursera.
Step 2 - After activating the Coursera account, the candidate can sign in.
Step 3 - Then, the candidate can search the ‘Rice University’ in the search column, and then, the programmes provided by Rice University will appear on the screen.
Step 4 - Then, find the course ‘Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning’ in the list and click on it.
Step 5- Then, the page of the course will appear on the screen, and then, click on the option ‘enroll’. The students can enroll either by paying the fee and getting full access to the course or just an audit free of cost.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Meet the Professors
- Introduction to Specialization
Readings
- Course Icon Legend
- Pre-Course Survey
- Specialization Assignments
- Peer Review Guidelines
- Discussion Forum Guidelines
- Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
- General Course Information
- Using, Editing, and Submitting Documents in this Course
Quiz
Videos
- Introduction and Objectives
- Introduction to Project Management
- Key Elements of Project Management
- Program and Portfolio Management
- Ethics
- Ethics Work Process
- Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
Reading
Recommended Readings
Quizzes
- Concept Check
- Concept Check
- Concept Check
- Reflection - Stories from Project Managers
- Week 1 Quiz
Discussion Prompts
- Introduce Yourself
- Stories from Project Managers
Videos
- Introduction and Objectives
- Project Organizations - Introduction
- Project Organizations - Matrix
- Project Organizations - Project-Oriented
- How to Select an Organization
- Project Management Processes
- PM as a Leader
- Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
- Case Introduction and Overview
- Project Organization Chart Assignment
Readings
- Recommended Readings
- Case Study Overview and Sample Case
Quizzes
- Concept Check
- Concept Check
- Reflection - Project Organization
- Module 2 Quiz
Peer Review
- Project Organization Chart
Discussion Prompts
- Project Organization
Videos
- Intro and Objectives & Defining Stakeholders
- Identifying Stakeholders
- Stakeholder Management Plan
- Managing Stakeholder Engagement
- Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement
- Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
- Project Stakeholder Register Assignment
Readings
- Recommended Readings
- Example Project Deliverables
Quizzes
- Concept Check
- Concept Check
- Reflection - Engaging Stakeholders
- Module 3 Quiz
Peer Review
- Project Stakeholder Register
Discussion Prompts
- Engaging Stakeholders
Videos
- Introduction and Objectives
- Developing a Project Charter
- The Project Charter Itself
- Project Management Plan
- Manage and Control Work
- Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
- Project Charter Assignment
Readings
- Recommended Readings
- Example Project Deliverable
Quizzes
- Concept Check
- Concept Check
- Reflection - Charter Challenges
- Module 4 Quiz
Peer Review
- Project Charter Assignment
Discussion Prompts
- Charter Challenges
Videos
- Peer Review Assignments
- Course Conclusion
Readings
- Utilizing This Module
- End-Course Survey
Quiz
- Final Exam
Instructors
Rice University, Houston Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course could be completed within about 2 weeks.
The programme is tutored by Tom Phalen, the Lecturer in Engineering Leadership, PMP, and Kazimir Karwowski, the Executive Director, PMP.
Yes, Coursera provides the students with installment options for the fee payment.
The subtitles are provided in the languages of Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English and Spanish.
No, placement support is not available for the students.