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Project Management Capstone

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Project Management Capstone

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What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate end-to-end project knowledge of Project Manager capabilities

  • Manage scope, resources, and kick off a project as a project manager

  • Plan a project using adaptive methodologies such as Scrum and Sprints

  • Create predictive method artefacts such as a work breakdown structure, network diagram, quality and communications plans, and a risk register

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There are 5 modules in this course

This capstone project course will give you the chance to practice the work that project managers do in real life when managing projects. You will assume the role of a project manager and gain hands-on experience managing a project from start to finish.

You will plan, execute, and close the project. By the end, you will have many artifacts that will showcase both your knowledge of predictive and adaptive methodologies, which can then be added to your portfolio to show employers. As part of this course, you will produce common project deliverables. Artifacts you will create using a predictive methodology include a work breakdown structure, network diagram, budget, quality and communications management plans, and a risk register. Artifacts that showcase your adaptive methodology skills include user stories, examples of product and sprint backlogs, and a burndown chart analysis. You will also produce a project status report, a change form, and a closeout report. This capstone course is a great way to build out your project management portfolio and showcase your skills to prospective employers.

In this module, you will review and analyze a comprehensive scenario. You will also review a business case that serves as a key input to develop a project charter. Then, you will go through a Stacey diagramming analysis that supports the project scenario. You will also watch a video that revisits the project charter and stakeholder register templates and development criteria. In this module, you will also participate in a structured lab and create a project charter and stakeholder register, leveraging the given project scenario and business case. Additionally, you will be provided with a potential solution. Lastly, you will take a graded quiz to test your understanding of the key concepts and prepare for the CAPM certification test.

What's included

4 videos3 readings2 assignments6 plugins

4 videosTotal 16 minutes
  • Course Introduction3 minutes
  • Project Scenario Introduction4 minutes
  • Demo: Project Charter Review6 minutes
  • Demo: Stakeholder Register3 minutes
3 readingsTotal 6 minutes
  • How to make the most out of this course2 minutes
  • Syllabus1 minute
  • Module 1 Summary: Initiating the Project3 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 61 minutes
  • Lab 1 Checklist: Project Charter and Stakeholder Register40 minutes
  • Module 1 Lesson 1 Graded Quiz: Initiating the Project21 minutes
6 pluginsTotal 78 minutes
  • Reading: Overview and Activity Requirements 3 minutes
  • Reading: Project Scenario7 minutes
  • Reading: Business Case 3 minutes
  • Reading: Stacey Analysis2 minutes
  • Lab 1: Create a Project Charter and Stakeholder Register60 minutes
  • Module 1 Glossary: Initiating the Project3 minutes

In this module, you will be introduced to some project planning activities, such as a work breakdown structure (WBS), network diagram, high-level budget, quality management plan, communications management plan, and risk register. This module will help you build the predictive project management plan using the project scenario, business case, Stacey diagram analysis and the project charter and stakeholder register developed in the previous module. Lastly, you will take a graded quiz to test your understanding of the key concepts and prepare for the CAPM certification test.

What's included

6 videos1 reading4 assignments4 plugins

6 videosTotal 26 minutes
  • Demo: Work Breakdown Structure Review4 minutes
  • Demo: Network Diagram Review 7 minutes
  • Demo: Budget Planning Review4 minutes
  • Demo: Communications Management Review3 minutes
  • Demo: Quality Management Review 3 minutes
  • Demo: Risk Register Review4 minutes
1 readingTotal 1 minute
  • Module 2 Summary: Predictive Project Planning 1 minute
4 assignmentsTotal 96 minutes
  • Lab 2 Checklist: WBS, Project Network Diagram and High level budget24 minutes
  • Lab 3 Checklist: Create Quality Management, Communications Plans, and Risk Register30 minutes
  • Module 2 Lesson 1 Graded Quiz: Planning Project Scope, Schedule, and Budget21 minutes
  • Module 2 Lesson 2 Graded Quiz: Planning Quality, Communications, and Risk21 minutes
4 pluginsTotal 263 minutes
  • Reading: Overview and Activity Requirements3 minutes
  • Lab 2: WBS, Project Network Diagram and High level budget135 minutes
  • Lab 3: Create Quality Management, Communications Plans, and Risk Register120 minutes
  • Module 2 Glossary: Predictive Project Planning 5 minutes

Welcome to module three. Module three introduces the adaptive or Scrum portion of the course. You will develop user stories, a product backlog, and a sprint backlog to support your app development project introduced in module one and the supporting documents developed from module two. Then in the second lesson of the module, you will create a Kanban board using the materials developed in the first lesson of this module. You will also analyze a burndown chart example provided.

What's included

3 videos1 reading4 assignments5 plugins

3 videosTotal 9 minutes
  • Demo: User Story Review2 minutes
  • Demo: Product Backlog Review5 minutes
  • Demo: Sprint Backlog Review3 minutes
1 readingTotal 1 minute
  • Module 3 Summary: Adaptive Project Planning and Execution 1 minute
4 assignmentsTotal 84 minutes
  • Lab 4 Checklist: User Stories, Product Backlog, and Sprint Backlog36 minutes
  • Lab 5 Checklist: Lab Burndown Chart Analysis6 minutes
  • Module 3 Lesson 1 Graded Quiz: Agile/Scrum Planning21 minutes
  • Module 3 Lesson 2 Graded Quiz: Agile Execution21 minutes
5 pluginsTotal 153 minutes
  • Reading: Overview and Activity Requirements 5 minutes
  • Lab 4: User Stories, Product Backlog, and Sprint Backlog83 minutes
  • Reading: Kanban board and Burndown Chart Review3 minutes
  • Lab 5: Burndown Chart Analysis60 minutes
  • Module 3 Glossary: Adaptive Project Planning and Execution 2 minutes

Effective status reporting, change management, and closeout are essential to a project’s success. Module four addresses predictive monitoring, controlling, and closeout activities. In this module, you will create a project status report. You will analyze a proposed change to the project and complete a change form to update the status. To close out the module and complete the project, you will complete a closeout report based on a “lessons learned” document.

What's included

3 videos1 reading4 assignments6 plugins

3 videosTotal 15 minutes
  • Demo: Status Reporting Review7 minutes
  • Demo: Change Request Review3 minutes
  • Demo: Project Closeout Report5 minutes
1 readingTotal 3 minutes
  • Module 4 Summary: Predictive Monitoring and Controlling and Close Out3 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 66 minutes
  • Lab 6 Checklist: Project Status Report and Change Request Analysis18 minutes
  • Lab 7 Checklist: Project Close-Out Report6 minutes
  • Module 4 Lesson 1 Graded Quiz: Managing Change and Status21 minutes
  • Module 4 Lesson 2 Graded Quiz: Project Close Out21 minutes
6 pluginsTotal 149 minutes
  • Reading: Overview and Activity Requirements 7 minutes
  • Reading: Review a Project and Scenario Update 15 minutes
  • Lab 6: Project Status Report and Change Request Analysis75 minutes
  • Reading: Lessons Learned Report and Retrospective5 minutes
  • Lab 7: Project Close-Out Report45 minutes
  • Module 4 Glossary: Predictive Monitoring and Controlling and Close Out2 minutes

Welcome to module 5. In this module, you will submit your project, which you have been working on developing in the previous four modules. You will also be required to peer-review another’s project based on the rubric provided. In the bonus content lesson, you will explore the importance of having a personal portfolio and a great resume. A personal portfolio is a great way to share who you are, showcase the work you have accomplished, and demonstrate that you have the skills to excel in a potential new role. Writing a resume can be a challenge. You need your resume to be impactful, share a compelling story, and capture the attention of the reader. In this module, you will learn some helpful tips on how to create an impactful resume and portfolio.

What's included

2 videos3 readings1 peer review1 app item4 plugins

2 videosTotal 10 minutes
  • Demo: Personal Portfolio Development5 minutes
  • Resume and Job Search Tips6 minutes
3 readingsTotal 8 minutes
  • Congratulations and Next Steps 2 minutes
  • Thanks from the Course Team1 minute
  • Introduction to the Project Management CAPM Practice Exam Course 5 minutes
1 peer reviewTotal 30 minutes
  • Option 2: Peer-Graded Submission and Evaluation30 minutes
1 app itemTotal 30 minutes
  • Option 1: AI-Graded Submission and Evaluation30 minutes
4 pluginsTotal 26 minutes
  • Reading: Overview and Project Submission Requirements 15 minutes
  • Reading: Introduction to Bonus lesson2 minutes
  • Reading: Guide to Developing a Personal Portfolio5 minutes
  • Reading: Interview Tips for Project Managers4 minutes

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While I enjoy this course - I was very disenchanted by the amount of *ungraded* work that was actually considered *graded*. Some of it was just unnecessary

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Frequently asked questions

Modern project managers must be versatile. This course simulates a hybrid project environment by requiring you to deliver artifacts using both traditional and agile frameworks. For the predictive phase, you will utilize a business case to conduct a Stacey matrix diagram analysis and draft a formal project charter. For the adaptive phase, you will transition the project into a Scrum environment, translating high-level requirements into user stories, product backlogs, and active sprint plans.

Instead of just studying theory, you will build a robust library of hands-on, employer-ready deliverables. Throughout the modules, you will construct a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), a project network diagram, a baseline budget, and a comprehensive risk register. On the agile side, you will build a functional Kanban board and perform a detailed analytics analysis on a project burndown chart.

Yes. The structural framework, terminology, and deliverables required throughout this project are closely aligned with global industry standards. Each module includes targeted checkpoints and graded quizzes designed to test your understanding of core project management concepts, helping you build the practical knowledge base required to prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management(CAPM)certification test. The course concludes with a peer-reviewed final submission and an executive lesson on optimizing your technical portfolio and resume.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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