Project Practicum with Multiple Projects

Managing multiple projects presents different and additional challenges when compared with the management of a single project. This advanced hands-on course builds on the project managers’ previously acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of scope, time, cost, risk, human resources, leadership, and teambuilding through a combination of videos, discussions, and team-based learning exercises.This capstone course lets you put into practice the project process groups and knowledge areas that are outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK® Guide) and expands it to those required to management multiple projects.

These skills include delivering appropriate and timely communications and applying advanced, effective management skills. You’ll learn how to oversee multiple stakeholders; prioritize tasks; and allocate resources efficiently. You’ll explore scheduling techniques that allow you to balance resource utilization with project risks and achieve a desired level of responsiveness that can lead to a schedule that ensures optimal stakeholder satisfaction. The basics of portfolio management, program management, and Scrum Agile project management techniques are also covered.

Group Work: You will be assigned to a Coursera team for the group project. Given the class size, the number and size of the groups may vary. You may see additional members join or drop from your group as they register or opt to not continue for this course. Thus, it is important to understand that just as in real-life project teams, you will be expected to manage the completion of the project activities with a possible team member changes.

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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Portfolio, Program, and Project Management
Week 2
Master WBS Creation and Resource Planning
Week 3
Stakeholder and Communication Management, Leadership
Week 4
Resource Utilization Planning and Master Schedule Development
Week 5
Risk Management; The Impact of Multi-Tasking; Buffers
Week 6
Scrum of Scrums; Final Projects

FAQ

Can I preview a course before enrolling?

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

What will I get when I enroll?

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

When will I receive my Course Certificate?

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Why can’t I audit this course?

This course is one of a few offered on Coursera that are currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Reviews

Rigorous course that matches you against your classmates from all around the world to complete assignments in a real world project environment.

Excellent opportunity to feel the real work as PM in delivering different artifacts and applying the tools and techniques learned through the program journey.

This is the first time you get to apply everything that you are learning and see how others are implementing it as well. Shelly, the instructor, did a great job and was always quick to respond.