Project Execution: Change, Communication, Quality & Progress
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Project Execution: Change, Communication, Quality & Progress
This course is part of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management Specialization
Instructor: Wiley Skills Network
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What you'll learn
Control project scope and requirements to ensure deliverables align with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
Track and measure project progress using practical metrics and techniques to keep projects on schedule and within scope.
Apply quality, communication, and problem-solving strategies to manage project challenges and prepare for the PMP exam.
Skills you'll gain
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Project Controls
- Plan Execution
- Change Management
- Project Scoping
- Project Management
- Project Implementation
- Project Performance
- Scope Management
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Team Building
- Business
- Project Portfolio Management
- Earned Value Management
- Quality Management
- Risk Management
- Leadership
- Organizational Change
- Requirements Management
- Program Management
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May 2026
9 assignments
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There are 9 modules in this course
Successful project execution requires more than planningβit demands effective control, communication, and quality management throughout the project lifecycle. This course explores essential project execution strategies that help teams manage scope, measure progress, and maintain alignment with organizational goals.
Through practical insights and structured guidance, you will learn how to control project scope, track progress with meaningful metrics, and address common project challenges before they escalate. The course also explains how enterprise project management connects projects to broader business strategies, ensuring that every initiative contributes measurable value. What sets this course apart is its balanced approach that combines proven project management frameworks with real-world execution practices. By connecting quality discipline, requirements management, and strategic alignment, the course demonstrates how successful projects move from planning to measurable outcomes. This course is ideal for project managers, aspiring PMP candidates, team leaders, and professionals involved in project delivery. Basic familiarity with project management concepts will help learners gain the most value from the material. This course is part three of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. Copyright Β© 2021 by Eric Verzuh. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
In this section, we cover communication strategies for project teams and stakeholders.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Communicate with Project Stakeholders - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
2 readingsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Introductionβ’20 minutes
- How Will Communication Take Placeβ’30 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Mastering Stakeholder Engagement in Projectsβ’10 minutes
In this section, we examine stakeholder engagement strategies to drive successful change, emphasizing the ADKAR model and aligning people with organizational goals for sustainable outcomes.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Change Management Engage Your Stakeholders to Maximize Value - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
3 readingsβ’Total 40 minutes
- Introductionβ’20 minutes
- Awarenessβ’10 minutes
- Manage Changeβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Changeβ’10 minutes
In this section, we examine structured change control processes, define approval thresholds, and emphasize discipline in managing configuration items to align project scope with objectives.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Control Scope to Deliver Value - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
1 readingβ’Total 30 minutes
- Control Scope to Deliver Value - The Readingβ’30 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Managing Project Scope and Changeβ’10 minutes
In this section, we explore earned value techniques for tracking project progress, analyzing schedule and cost variances, and designing work breakdown structures for accurate reporting.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Measure Progress - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
1 readingβ’Total 30 minutes
- Measure Progress - The Readingβ’30 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Evaluating Project Progress and Control Techniquesβ’10 minutes
In this section, we examine common project issues, strategies for recovery, and the impact of customer delays on project timelines.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Solve Common Project Problems - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
1 readingβ’Total 20 minutes
- Solve Common Project Problems - The Readingβ’20 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Navigating Project Management Challengesβ’10 minutes
In this section, we examine enterprise project management (EPM) and the role of the PMO in aligning projects with strategy. Key concepts include EPM processes, PMO responsibilities, and standardizing project management practices for organizational success.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Enterprise Project Management: Align Projects with Strategy - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
2 readingsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Introductionβ’20 minutes
- Establish Consistent EPM Processesβ’40 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Aligning Projects with Organizational Strategyβ’10 minutes
In this section, we explore structured requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation to ensure alignment with project goals and product vision through disciplined practices.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Requirements Describe the Solution Target - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
4 readingsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Introductionβ’10 minutes
- User Requirementsβ’10 minutes
- Gather Needs, Wants, and Goalsβ’15 minutes
- Approve and Prioritize Requirementsβ’15 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Requirements in Project and Solution Designβ’10 minutes
In this section, we explore quality techniques to clarify targets, align requirements with goals, and improve processes using methods like Six Sigma for effective project delivery.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Use the Quality Discipline to Hit the Target - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
1 readingβ’Total 20 minutes
- Use the Quality Discipline to Hit the Target - The Readingβ’20 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Mastering Quality Discipline Fundamentalsβ’10 minutes
In this section, we cover key concepts and strategies to help you prepare for and successfully pass the PMP exam.
What's included
1 reading1 assignment
1 readingβ’Total 5 minutes
- Pass the PMP Exam - The Readingβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- PMP Certification Essentialsβ’10 minutes
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