About this course: This course will help you manage project risk effectively by identifying, analyzing, and communicating inevitable changes to project scope and objectives. You will understand and practice the elements needed to measure and report on project scope, schedule, and cost performance. You will be equipped with the tools to manage change in the least disruptive way possible for your team and other project stakeholders. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Define components of a communications management plan 2. Understand the importance of communications channels 3. Define the key elements needed to measure and report on project scope, schedule, and cost performance 4. Identify project risk events 5. Prioritize identified risks 6. Develop responses for a high priority risk 7. Identify and analyze changes to project scope 8. Describe causes and effects of project changes 9. Define the purpose of conducting a lessons learned session
Created by: University of California, Irvine
Taught by: Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP, Instructor, University of California, Irvine Extension
| Basic Info | Course 3 of 4 in the Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Vietnamese |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Get Started!
Get started in this module by reviewing the course overview and participating in the course survey.
2 readings
- Reading: Course Overview
- Reading: Course Survey
WEEK 2
Project Communication
In this module, we will define components of a communications management plan, understand the importance of communications channels, and define the key elements needed to measure and report project scope, schedule, and cost performance.
3 videos, 3 readings
- Video: 2.1 Lecture
- Reading: 2.2 Lesson
- Video: 2.3 Case Study
- Reading: 2.4 Optional Readings
- Reading: 2.5 Exercise
- Video: Bonus Video: How to Report Status to Executives
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
Managing Project Risks
In this module, we will identify project risk events, discuss a risk statement for a specific event, prioritize identified risks, and develop responses for a high priority risks.
3 videos, 4 readings
- Reading: Additional Content Available
- Video: 3.1 Lecture
- Reading: 3.2 Lesson
- Video: 3.3 Case Study
- Reading: 3.4 Optional Readings
- Reading: 3.5 Exercise
- Video: Bonus Video: Make Change Control Part of YOUR Formula for Success
Graded: Module 3 Quiz
WEEK 4
Change Happens
In this module, we will identify and analyze changes to project scope, describe causes and effects of project changes, and define the purpose of conducting an lessons learned session.
3 videos, 3 readings
- Video: 4.1 Lecture
- Reading: 4.2 Lesson
- Video: 4.3 Case Study
- Reading: 4.4 Optional Readings
- Reading: 4.5 Exercise
- Video: Bonus Video: Tips for Conducting a Lessons Learned Session
Graded: Module 4 Quiz
WEEK 5
Wrap Up
Wrap up this course by meeting our industry expert panelists, taking the final exam, and participating in our post course survey. Plus, review the bonus lesson on Project Procurement Management.
1 video, 4 readings
- Reading: Your Capstone is Waiting!
- Reading: Meet the Panelists
- Video: Panelist Interview
- Reading: Bonus Lesson
- Reading: Post Course Survey
Graded: Final Exam
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Learnt a lot of things about project risks and how to handle them