Project Planning: Scheduling, Scope, and Team Building
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Project Planning: Scheduling, Scope, and Team Building
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
Master the fundamentals of project planning, including scheduling and scope definition.
Learn effective techniques for building and managing high-performing project teams.
Understand the integration of traditional project management approaches with agile practices.
Skills you'll gain
- Risk Management
- Project Planning
- Cost Estimation
- Project Scoping
- Project Estimation
- Team Building
- Team Management
- Team Performance Management
- Agile Project Management
- Team Motivation
- Agile Methodology
- Scheduling
- Project Management
- Estimation
- Leadership
- Project Schedules
- Sprint Planning
- Project Coordination
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Scope Management
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May 2026
7 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course introduces the essential components of project planning, focusing on scheduling, defining project scope, and building effective teams. Learn key strategies for delivering successful projects on time, within scope, and with high-performing teams.
The course guides you through practical techniques for creating realistic schedules, managing resources, and aligning team roles with project objectives. You'll gain confidence in creating detailed plans that can be adapted to any project. What makes this course unique is its combination of theory with real-world applications. You'll learn to balance traditional methods with agile practices, equipping you with the tools to succeed across various project types. This course is designed for professionals in project management, from beginners to seasoned pros, who want to enhance their skills in scheduling, scope management, and team building. No specific prerequisites are required, though basic project knowledge is helpful. This course is part two 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 Eric Verzuh. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
In this section, we explore the implementation of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to organize project deliverables, analyze success criteria, and design effective task organization methods.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- A Work Breakdown Structure Makes a Project Manageable - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
1 readingβ’Total 30 minutes
- A Work Breakdown Structure Makes a Project Manageable - The Readingβ’30 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Mastering the Work Breakdown Structureβ’10 minutes
In this section, we explore realistic scheduling techniques, focusing on task relationships, critical path analysis, and resource leveling to create accurate and adaptable project plans.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Realistic Scheduling - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
2 readingsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Introductionβ’20 minutes
- How the Amount of Labor Relates to Durationβ’30 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Project Scheduling Fundamentalsβ’10 minutes
In this section, we explore Scrum's role in agile development, focusing on team collaboration, sprint processes, and iterative product backlogs for effective project management.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Manage Agile Development with Scrum - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
1 readingβ’Total 30 minutes
- Manage Agile Development with Scrum - The Readingβ’30 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Scrum Fundamentals and Practicesβ’10 minutes
In this section, we explore accurate estimating techniques, phased methods, and detailed budget planning to enhance project management and resource efficiency.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- The Art and Science of Accurate Estimating - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
3 readingsβ’Total 40 minutes
- Introductionβ’20 minutes
- Apportioningβ’10 minutes
- Bottom-Up Estimatingβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Mastering Accurate Estimating in Projectsβ’10 minutes
In this section, we examine strategies for balancing cost, schedule, and scope in project management. Key concepts include trade-off analysis, enterprise-level project balancing, and the impact of schedule pressure on cost efficiency.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Balance the Trade-Off Among Cost, Schedule, and Scope - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
3 readingsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Introductionβ’10 minutes
- Reducing Product Performance Is Not an Optionβ’10 minutes
- Balancing at the Enterprise Levelβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Project Management Trade-Offs and Scheduling Strategiesβ’10 minutes
In this section, we examine creative project management frameworks, analyze production life cycles, and explore adaptable team strategies for success in media and entertainment.
What's included
1 video7 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Managing Creative Projects Insights from Media and Entertainment - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
7 readingsβ’Total 70 minutes
- Introductionβ’10 minutes
- Project Management Contributes to Successβ’10 minutes
- Game Development Life Cycleβ’10 minutes
- Music Production Life Cycleβ’10 minutes
- Make Room for Artistic Brillianceβ’10 minutes
- Using a Replicable Process to Manage the Project and to Develop the Productβ’10 minutes
- Stellar Performer Flexible Life Cycle Transcends Industriesβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Managing Creative Projects in Media and Entertainmentβ’10 minutes
In this section, we examine strategies for building high-performance project teams, focusing on communication, problem-solving, and team culture to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Build a High-Performance Project Team - Overview Videoβ’1 minute
3 readingsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Introductionβ’30 minutes
- Team Listening Skillsβ’20 minutes
- Confronting Conflictβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Building High-Performance Project Teamsβ’10 minutes
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