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Project Leadership, Risk, and Strategic Management

Instructor: Edureka

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify key project control functions, including quality, resource management, and risk mitigation.

  • Explain strategic project leadership concepts like procurement, stakeholder alignment, and governance.

  • Analyze the impact of communication, resource use, and risk management on project outcomes .

  • Apply problem-solving tools and strategic frameworks to enhance project decision-making.

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Assessments

11 assignments

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This course is part of the Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM) Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 3 modules in this course

This course is designed to help you develop and refine the skills needed to lead projects successfully from initiation to completion. You will gain a strong foundation in project management principles while exploring advanced topics that shape effective leadership and strategic decision-making.

Throughout the course, you will learn to manage critical aspects of projects, including quality assurance, resource optimization, risk assessment, procurement planning, and stakeholder engagement. Special emphasis is placed on leadership skills, communication techniques, and problem-solving approaches that enable you to guide teams confidently and align project goals with broader business objectives. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply fundamental principles of project management and leadership to ensure effective project execution. - Use structured approaches for resource management, risk reduction, and procurement strategies. - Distinguish between quality assurance and quality control, and implement robust quality frameworks. - Develop strategies for stakeholder engagement that keep projects aligned with organizational priorities. - Strengthen leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities for efficient project delivery. This course is ideal for Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Team Leads who want to enhance their skills in both agile and traditional project management methodologies. Whether you are looking to sharpen your current expertise or prepare for advanced leadership roles, this program will provide the knowledge and practical tools you need to achieve measurable project success. Join us to build a solid foundation in project leadership, manage risks effectively, and fast-track your career with the essential skills of modern project management.

This module offers an in-depth insight into project supervision, emphasizing quality control, resource efficiency, communication, and risk assessment. Learners will gain the skills to plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

What's included

49 videos5 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

49 videos•Total 263 minutes
  • Specialization Introduction•6 minutes
  • Course Introduction•5 minutes
  • Quality Management•6 minutes
  • Plan Quality Management•6 minutes
  • Plan Quality Management ITTO•6 minutes
  • Plan Quality Management Tools•4 minutes
  • Manage Quality in Projects•5 minutes
  • Manage Quality Process•4 minutes
  • Manage Quality ITTO•7 minutes
  • Manage Quality Tools•5 minutes
  • Quality Control•6 minutes
  • Quality Control ITTO•7 minutes
  • Resources Management•5 minutes
  • Plan Resource Management•5 minutes
  • Plan Resource Management ITTO•7 minutes
  • Key Organizational Theories in Project Management•7 minutes
  • Tools and Techniques for Data Representation•7 minutes
  • Resource Management Plan Outputs•5 minutes
  • Estimate Activity Resources•6 minutes
  • Estimate Activity Resources: Inputs & Tools•5 minutes
  • Estimate Activity Resources: Outputs•4 minutes
  • Acquire Resources•5 minutes
  • Acquire Resources ITTO•6 minutes
  • Develop Teams•5 minutes
  • Team Building Objectives and Stages•7 minutes
  • Develop Teams: Inputs & Tools•6 minutes
  • Develop Teams: Outputs•4 minutes
  • Manage Teams•6 minutes
  • Manage Teams: ITTO•7 minutes
  • Conflict Management•4 minutes
  • Conflict Resolution Methods•5 minutes
  • Communications Management•7 minutes
  • Plan, Manage, and Monitor Communication•5 minutes
  • Communication Tools & Techniques•4 minutes
  • Effective Communication Techniques•4 minutes
  • Risk Management•6 minutes
  • Project Risk Management Processes•5 minutes
  • Plan Risk Management•5 minutes
  • Factors Influencing Risk Attitude and ITTO•5 minutes
  • Risk Breakdown Structure•6 minutes
  • Identify Risks•7 minutes
  • Identify Risks Tools and Outputs•3 minutes
  • SWOT Analysis•5 minutes
  • Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis•5 minutes
  • Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis•6 minutes
  • Decision Analysis: EMV, Trees & Simulation•6 minutes
  • Plan Risk Response•3 minutes
  • Risk Response Strategies & ITTO•4 minutes
  • Monitor Risks•3 minutes
5 readings•Total 75 minutes
  • Course Overview•15 minutes
  • Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control: Understanding the Differences•15 minutes
  • Motivational Theories and Their Application in Team Management•15 minutes
  • Developing a Robust Communication Plan for Projects•15 minutes
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies: Proactive Approaches in Project Management•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 48 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Project Management Control and Support Functions•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Delivering High-Quality Outcomes•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Resource Optimization and Communications Management•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Proactive Risk Management•6 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
  • Introduce Yourself•5 minutes
  • Effective Project Communication•5 minutes
  • Managing Risks Effectively•5 minutes

This module examines essential elements of strategic project management and leadership, such as procurement, stakeholder involvement, leadership responsibilities, strategic models, and problem-solving methods. Learners will explore procurement strategy, contract oversight, stakeholder alignment techniques, leadership concepts, organized project implementation, and problem-solving tools to drive successful project outcomes.

What's included

30 videos7 readings6 assignments5 discussion prompts

30 videos•Total 144 minutes
  • Procurement Management•5 minutes
  • Procurement Management Processes•5 minutes
  • Project Manager's Role in Procurement•4 minutes
  • Plan Procurement Management•5 minutes
  • Plan Procurement Management ITTO•5 minutes
  • Contract Types and Fixed-Price Contracts•7 minutes
  • Cost-Reimbursable & T&M Contracts•6 minutes
  • Plan Procurement Management Output•7 minutes
  • Conduct Procurement Management•6 minutes
  • Conduct Procurement Management ITTO•5 minutes
  • Control Procurement Management•5 minutes
  • Control Procurement Management ITTO•4 minutes
  • Stakeholder Management•4 minutes
  • Identify Stakeholders•5 minutes
  • Understanding Stakeholder Mapping•6 minutes
  • Plan Stakeholder Engagement•5 minutes
  • Manage Stakeholder Engagement•3 minutes
  • Project and Product Management•5 minutes
  • Importance of Project Manager Role•6 minutes
  • Key Skills of a Project Manager•6 minutes
  • Project Team Roles•4 minutes
  • Differences Between Leadership and Management•3 minutes
  • Emotional Intelligence and Its Impact on Project Management•4 minutes
  • Follow and Execute Planned Strategies or Frameworks•4 minutes
  • Project Initiation and Benefit Planning•3 minutes
  • Planned Strategies and Frameworks•4 minutes
  • Common Problem-Solving Tools and Techniques•5 minutes
  • Tools for Effective Decision-Making•4 minutes
  • Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Meeting•4 minutes
  • Purpose of Focus Groups, Standup Meetings, Brainstorming, etc.•7 minutes
7 readings•Total 105 minutes
  • Vendor Selection Criteria and Contract Types in Procurement•15 minutes
  • Contract Types and Their Implications in Projects•15 minutes
  • Stakeholder Analysis Techniques•15 minutes
  • Strategies for Effective Stakeholder Communication•15 minutes
  • The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Project Leadership•15 minutes
  • Project Charter Development and Its Importance•15 minutes
  • Utilizing Root Cause Analysis for Effective Problem Resolution•15 minutes
6 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Strategic Project Management and Leadership•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Procurement Management•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Aligning Stakeholders for Success•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Role of Project Manager and Responsibilities•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Planned Strategies and Frameworks•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Common Problem Solving Tools and Techniques•6 minutes
5 discussion prompts•Total 25 minutes
  • Choosing the Right Contract•5 minutes
  • Engaging Stakeholders Effectively•5 minutes
  • Emotional Intelligence in Project Management•5 minutes
  • The Power of a Project Charter•5 minutes
  • Effective Problem-Solving in Projects•5 minutes

This module evaluates your understanding of key concepts and lessons covered in this course. Test and enhance your knowledge with a graded quiz designed to challenge your expertise.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 video•Total 3 minutes
  • Course Summary•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
  • Practice Activity: ConnectUs Mobile App Development and Launch•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 60 minutes
  • End Course Knowledge Check: Project Leadership, Risk, and Strategic Management•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
  • Describe Your Learning Journey•5 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course covers essential concepts of project leadership, risk management, and strategic management. It focuses on developing leadership skills, identifying and mitigating risks, and aligning projects with business strategy.

The course is ideal for project managers, team leads, business analysts, and professionals aspiring to take on leadership roles in project-based organizations.

Basic knowledge of project management principles is recommended, but not mandatory. Some familiarity with business strategy concepts can be helpful.

It enhances leadership and risk management skills, making you a more effective project manager and increasing your chances for career growth.

This course prepares you for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam, offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It covers essential concepts, principles, and methodologies needed to succeed in the exam.

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It validates a candidate's understanding of fundamental project management principles, processes, and terminology based on the PMBOK Guide.

Yes, project management is a great career choice, offering strong job demand, competitive salaries, and opportunities across industries like IT, construction, healthcare, and finance. It provides leadership experience, problem-solving challenges, and career growth, especially with certifications like CAPM.

With a CAPM certification, individuals can qualify for various entry-level project management roles, such as Project Coordinator, Project Analyst, Associate Project Manager, and Business Analyst. These roles involve assisting in project planning, scheduling, tracking progress, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.

Yes, it is beginner-friendly, though some familiarity with business or management concepts is helpful.

Yes, you’ll gain hands-on understanding of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation techniques.

The skills prepare you for roles such as Project Manager, Risk Analyst, Program Manager, and Strategic Planner.

Yes, you’ll receive a Coursera certificate that validates your expertise in project leadership and risk management.

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 Specialization, 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.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,