Project Execution and Control
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Project Execution and Control
This course is part of Project Management and Planning Specialization
Instructors: Thomas Buchanan
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What you'll learn
Understand how to identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities to ensure project success and momentum.
Learn how to conduct effective design reviews and implement configuration management to maintain project quality and consistency.
Develop skills to create and execute a communications plan, focusing on quality management and engagement with stakeholders.
Master techniques for directing and controlling project progress, including Earned Value Management for performance evaluation.
Skills you'll gain
- Project Risk Management
- Strategic Communication
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Project Controls
- Plan Execution
- Risk Mitigation
- Communication Planning
- Earned Value Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Risk Analysis
- Communication Strategies
- Project Implementation
- Risk Management
- Product Quality (QA/QC)
- Stakeholder Communications
- Conflict Management
- Quality Assurance
- Configuration Management
- Project Performance
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course "Project Execution and Control" delves into the advanced stages of project execution and control, equipping learners with the tools needed to ensure projects stay on track and meet their objectives. From defining project objectives to managing risks and resolving conflicts, this course offers a comprehensive insight into the strategies effective Project Managers use to maintain momentum and achieve success. You’ll explore key topics like design reviews, configuration management, quality control, and Earned Value Management (EVM), gaining practical knowledge on implementing and adjusting project plans in real-time.
What sets this course apart is its focus on hands-on application, enabling you to practice the skills you learn through exercises and scenarios that mirror actual project challenges. By mastering communication strategies, managing quality assurance, and collaborating with executives, you’ll be well-prepared to execute and monitor projects in diverse, high-stakes environments. Whether you’re new to project management or advancing your skills, this course offers invaluable techniques to elevate your project execution and control expertise.
This course delves into the advanced aspects of project execution and control, focusing on effective risk management, conflict resolution, design reviews, configuration management, and communication strategies. You'll learn to monitor and control project progress, ensure quality, collaborate with executives, and utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to achieve successful project outcomes.
What's included
1 video2 readings
1 video•Total 3 minutes
- Specialization Introduction Video: Project Management and Planning•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
- Course Overview•5 minutes
- Know Your Instructors: Thomas H. “Buck” Buchanan and Amy Bechner•5 minutes
This module focuses on the critical aspects of project management, including defining project objectives, executing and monitoring project progress, assessing risks and opportunities, and managing conflicts. You’ll learn how to guide a project from its inception to completion while effectively addressing challenges and maximizing opportunities.
What's included
4 videos2 readings3 assignments
4 videos•Total 63 minutes
- Overview of Execution•16 minutes
- Risk and Opportunity Management•17 minutes
- Conflict Management•12 minutes
- A short Clip of Conflict Management from the TV Show "The Office"•18 minutes
2 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Reading References•60 minutes
- Self-Reflective Reading: Risk and Opportunity Management•30 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Defining Project Objectives and Managing Progress•15 minutes
- Risk Management and Conflict Resolution•15 minutes
- Execution; Risks and Opportunities; Conflict Management•60 minutes
This module focuses on design reviews and configuration management, which are crucial for ensuring project quality and consistency. You’ll explore the processes involved in conducting effective design reviews and managing configurations to maintain project integrity throughout its lifecycle.
What's included
2 videos3 assignments
2 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Design Reviews•14 minutes
- Configuration Management•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Conducting and Preparing for Design Reviews•15 minutes
- Configuration Management Fundamentals•15 minutes
- Design Reviews; Configuration Management•60 minutes
In this module, you'll learn how to define and implement a communications strategy for your project. We'll focus on the principles of quality management and explore the Project Manager's role in ensuring quality throughout the project's lifecycle.
What's included
3 videos4 readings3 assignments2 plugins
3 videos•Total 51 minutes
- Communications•15 minutes
- Quality Management•21 minutes
- PMRs•16 minutes
4 readings•Total 158 minutes
- Video: Introduction to Quality Management•8 minutes
- Reading References•60 minutes
- Reading References•60 minutes
- Self-Reflective Reading: Quality Management (QM)•30 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Communications Strategy and Quality Management•15 minutes
- Monitoring Project Progress and Earned Value Management•15 minutes
- Communications; Quality; Working With Executives; Earned Value Management•60 minutes
2 plugins•Total 8 minutes
- Earned Value Project Management•5 minutes
- How to Work with Executives | Leila's House of Corrections•3 minutes
In this module, you will learn various techniques for effectively directing, monitoring, and controlling project progress.
What's included
2 videos2 readings3 assignments
2 videos•Total 27 minutes
- Directing and Work Authorization•20 minutes
- Monitoring•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Reading References•30 minutes
- Reading References•30 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Understanding Directing and Authorization•15 minutes
- Project Monitoring and Control •15 minutes
- Directing, Monitoring, and Controlling•60 minutes
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