Project Management: Planning to Execution Guide
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Project Management: Planning to Execution Guide
This course is part of Project Management: Planning to Control Mastery Specialization
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What you'll learn
Plan and execute projects using scope, cost, and scheduling techniques.
Apply risk, quality, and procurement management strategies.
Manage teams and stakeholders in real-world project scenarios.
Skills you'll gain
- Team Management
- Project Scoping
- Team Performance Management
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Cost Management
- Project Management
- Plan Execution
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Quality Management
- Project Planning
- Project Implementation
- Cost Estimation
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- Project Risk Management
- Management Training And Development
- Procurement
- Stakeholder Management
- Scope Management
- Stakeholder Communications
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April 2026
35 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
Master project management from planning to execution with real-world application and exam-focused practice. Build strong skills in cost estimation, risk management, and team leadership.
This course is designed for aspiring professionals who want to go beyond theory and understand how projects are planned and executed in real environments. You will learn how to define scope, apply quality management principles, and build structured project plans. Through scenario-based learning, you will explore scheduling, procurement strategies, cost estimation, and risk analysis. The course also covers team development, stakeholder management, and execution techniques to help you apply concepts effectively in practical situations. Each module reinforces learning with real-world examples and problem-solving approaches, ensuring you can confidently handle project scenarios and exam-style questions. By the end of the course, you will be able to plan, execute, and manage projects with confidence, making you well-prepared for certification exams and professional project roles.
Learn how to define project scope, apply quality management principles, and build structured planning frameworks.
What's included
8 videos5 assignments
8 videos•Total 79 minutes
- PG2 : Project Planning Introduction•12 minutes
- Project Quality Management•13 minutes
- Develop Quality Management Plan - Input•8 minutes
- Develop Quality Management Plan - Tools and Techniques•8 minutes
- Tools and Techniques Continues•13 minutes
- Project Procurement Management•6 minutes
- Plan Purchases and Acquisitions•8 minutes
- Plan Purchases and Acquisitions - Inputs•9 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Introduction to Planning Concepts•10 minutes
- Building Quality Management Plans•10 minutes
- Applying Quality Tools in Planning•10 minutes
- Procurement Planning Fundamentals•10 minutes
- Graded - Foundations of Project Planning•30 minutes
Develop expertise in scheduling, change control, risk identification, and cost planning techniques.
What's included
8 videos5 assignments
8 videos•Total 83 minutes
- Plan Purchases and Acquisitions - Tools and Techniques•9 minutes
- Plan Purchases and Acquisitions - Outputs•10 minutes
- Core Concepts Overview•13 minutes
- Change Control Process•10 minutes
- Milestones and Scheduling•11 minutes
- Risk Management Basics•12 minutes
- Cost Management Concepts•9 minutes
- Risk Analysis Techniques•9 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Procurement Tools and Outputs•10 minutes
- Core Planning Concepts and Change Control•10 minutes
- Scheduling and Risk Foundations•10 minutes
- Cost and Risk Analysis Techniques•10 minutes
- Graded - Procurement and Planning Deep Dive•30 minutes
Apply cost estimation, budgeting, and execution processes to ensure project alignment and delivery.
What's included
8 videos5 assignments
8 videos•Total 65 minutes
- Cost Estimation and Budgeting•5 minutes
- Mixed Practice Scenarios•9 minutes
- Executing a Project - Purpose•8 minutes
- Executing a Project - Overview•7 minutes
- Direct and Manage Project Execution•6 minutes
- Manage Project Team•7 minutes
- Perform Quality Assurance•13 minutes
- Perform Quality Assurance - Inputs•11 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Estimation and Budgeting Skills•10 minutes
- Project Execution Overview•10 minutes
- Managing Execution Activities•10 minutes
- Quality Assurance in Execution•10 minutes
- Graded - Costing and Practical Planning Applications•30 minutes
Understand quality assurance processes and develop structured procurement and vendor selection strategies.
What's included
8 videos5 assignments
8 videos•Total 78 minutes
- Perform Quality Assurance - Tools and Techniques•11 minutes
- Perform Quality Assurance - Outputs•6 minutes
- Plan Contracting•10 minutes
- Plan Contracting - Outputs•12 minutes
- Inputs to Request Seller Responses•11 minutes
- Select Sellers•11 minutes
- Select Sellers - Tools and Techniques•8 minutes
- Select Sellers - Tools and Techniques Continues•9 minutes
5 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Quality Assurance Techniques•30 minutes
- Contract Planning Essentials•10 minutes
- Vendor Interaction and Selection•10 minutes
- Seller Evaluation Methods•10 minutes
- Graded - Quality Assurance and Contracting•30 minutes
Execute procurement processes and build effective project teams through structured acquisition techniques.
What's included
8 videos5 assignments
8 videos•Total 70 minutes
- Select Sellers - Tools and Techniques, Outputs•10 minutes
- Select Sellers - Outputs•8 minutes
- Distribute Information•11 minutes
- Acquire Project Team•9 minutes
- Acquire Project Team - Tools and Techniques•7 minutes
- Acquire Project Team - Tools and Techniques, Outputs•8 minutes
- Develop Project Team•10 minutes
- Develop Project Team - Tools and Techniques•8 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Finalizing Seller Selection•10 minutes
- Communication and Resource Allocation•10 minutes
- Team Acquisition Techniques•10 minutes
- Team Development Strategies•10 minutes
- Graded - Procurement Execution and Team Acquisition•30 minutes
Enhance team performance and manage stakeholder expectations for successful project delivery.
What's included
8 videos5 assignments
8 videos•Total 67 minutes
- Develop Project Team - Tools and Techniques Continues•8 minutes
- Develop Project Team - Tools and Techniques Continues more•11 minutes
- Develop Project Team - More Tools and Techniques•9 minutes
- Manage Project Team•7 minutes
- Manage Project Team - Tools and Techniques•9 minutes
- Manage Stakeholders•13 minutes
- Project Plan Fundamentals•4 minutes
- General Management Skills•6 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Advanced Team Development Techniques•10 minutes
- Strengthening Team Capabilities•10 minutes
- Managing Teams and Stakeholders•10 minutes
- Project Planning Concepts Review•10 minutes
- Graded - Team Development and Stakeholder Management•30 minutes
Apply advanced execution strategies, solve complex scenarios, and manage project risks effectively.
What's included
10 videos5 assignments
10 videos•Total 78 minutes
- Project Plan Characteristics•7 minutes
- Project Plan Applications•5 minutes
- Project Plan Deep Dive•11 minutes
- Key Execution Concepts•12 minutes
- Practice Scenarios•9 minutes
- Advanced Concepts•6 minutes
- Problem Solving Techniques•6 minutes
- Execution Techniques•5 minutes
- Case-Based Questions•7 minutes
- Risk Handling Techniques•11 minutes
5 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Understanding Project Plan Dynamics•10 minutes
- Deep Dive into Execution Concepts•10 minutes
- Practice and Advanced Problem Solving•10 minutes
- Case-Based Execution and Risk Handling•10 minutes
- Graded - Execution Mastery and Practice•30 minutes
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