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Project Planning and Delivery: From Scope to Launch

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Project Planning and Delivery: From Scope to Launch

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

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

What you'll learn

  • Turn vague requests into outcome-based goals, clear scope, and a 1-page project brief that aligns stakeholders.

  • Break work into executable tasks, size it quickly, and prioritize with RICE/MoSCoW to make tradeoffs explicit.

  • Build realistic roadmaps/release plans, map dependencies, and run delivery rituals + status + readiness checks.

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March 2026

Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Project & Process Management for a Tech-Driven Workplace Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

e.g. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in engineering or science, along with high school students and professionals with an interest in programming.Project success isn’t just about hitting deadlines—it’s about delivering the right thing, in the right sequence, with clear decisions and communication along the way. In Project Planning & Delivery Essentials, you’ll learn a pragmatic toolkit for planning and delivering projects in modern, cross-functional environments—without drowning in process.

You’ll start by defining outcomes vs. outputs, so you can frame projects around measurable impact instead of just shipping “stuff.” Next, you’ll learn how to scope work clearly, surface assumptions early, and create a one-page project definition brief that aligns stakeholders before execution begins. From there, you’ll break work down into manageable chunks, apply lightweight sizing methods (T-shirt sizing or story points), and use practical prioritization frameworks like RICE and MoSCoW to make tradeoffs explicit. Finally, you’ll build realistic roadmaps and release plans, map dependencies, identify a “critical path lite,” and run execution rhythms—standups, demos, retros, status updates, and readiness checklists—that keep delivery moving and stakeholders informed. By the end, you’ll be able to plan confidently, communicate clearly, and deliver projects with less chaos and more impact.

What's included

3 videos9 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 19 minutes
  • New Video6 minutes
  • New Video7 minutes
  • New Video6 minutes
9 readingsTotal 210 minutes
  • How to Write Better Outcome Statements30 minutes
  • Going deeper on outcome vs. output thinking30 minutes
  • How to Define Scope Clearly Without Starting a Fight 20 minutes
  • 15 Hidden Assumptions Behind Ordinary Projects20 minutes
  • Getting practical with scope framing & assumptions10 minutes
  • How to Turn a Vague Ask into a Strong Project Definition Brief30 minutes
  • 10 Vague Project Requests Rewritten into Clear Brief Summaries30 minutes
  • One Good Project Brief, Line by Line30 minutes
  • Going more in depth on project definition briefs10 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes
  • Practicing recognition of key terms30 minutes
  • Module 1 Knowledge Check30 minutes
  • Scenario: “Improve Customer Service Experience” (Vague Request)60 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes
  • Successful launch, failed impact15 minutes

What's included

3 videos8 readings2 assignments

3 videosTotal 21 minutes
  • Work Breakdown for Knowledge & Tech Projects7 minutes
  • Sizing Work: T-shirt Sizes & Story Points (Without Dogma)7 minutes
  • Prioritization Frameworks (RICE, Impact vs. Effort)7 minutes
8 readingsTotal 205 minutes
  • How to Break Down Work Without Creating Fake Clarity20 minutes
  • Case Comparison: Same Project, Four Different Breakdown Structures20 minutes
  • What’s Wrong with This Breakdown?20 minutes
  • Practice work breakdown50 minutes
  • Healthy Estimation Norms: How to Size Without Turning It Into Politics10 minutes
  • Get better at estimating35 minutes
  • When to Use RICE vs. Impact–Effort vs. Simpler Judgment15 minutes
  • Going deeper into prioritization techniques35 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes
  • Module 2 Knowledge Check30 minutes
  • Work Breakdown, Sizing, and Prioritization (RICE) — Trial Onboarding Scenario60 minutes

What's included

3 videos6 readings2 assignments

3 videosTotal 24 minutes
  • Roadmaps vs Release Plans (They’re Not the Same)8 minutes
  • Dependencies, Sequencing & Critical-Path Lite9 minutes
  • Building a Realistic Delivery Plan7 minutes
6 readingsTotal 165 minutes
  • What Belongs on a Roadmap vs What Belongs in a Release Plan20 minutes
  • Going deeper into roadmaps vs. release plans35 minutes
  • Worksheet: Dependency Mapper + Critical-Path Lite Builder30 minutes
  • Learn more about dependency mapping, sequencing, and critical-path-lite techniques30 minutes
  • When to Use Gantt-Lite, Swimlanes, or Milestones15 minutes
  • Going deeper into building your delivery plan35 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes
  • Module 3 Knowledge Check30 minutes
  • Roadmaps, Dependencies, and Critical Path Planning60 minutes

What's included

3 videos6 readings2 assignments

3 videosTotal 24 minutes
  • Delivery Ceremonies — Standups, Demos & Retros (Without Theater)8 minutes
  • Stakeholder Comms & Status That People Actually Read7 minutes
  • Readiness Checklists & “Go/No-Go” Decisions9 minutes
6 readingsTotal 150 minutes
  • How to Choose the Right Ceremony Cadence for Your Team10 minutes
  • Going deeper into delivery ceremonies35 minutes
  • Examples: Strong Status Lines vs. Weak Status Lines10 minutes
  • Learn more about effective project updates35 minutes
  • Conditional Go: When It’s Smart, and When It’s Dangerous10 minutes
  • Going deeper into checklists and review structures50 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes
  • Module 4 Knowledge Check30 minutes
  • Execution & Stakeholder Clarity Case: Fix the Rhythm, Status, and Readiness60 minutes

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