Examines the theory and practice of managing projects. Explores human, mathematical, entrepreneurial, managerial, and engineering aspects of project management. The systems development life cycle is the framework for the course. Addresses needs analysis, requirements definition, design, and implementation in the context of project management. Introduces mathematical and software tools for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects.
Engineering Project Management Part 1
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No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Skills you'll gain
- Resource Allocation
- Creativity
- Project Risk Management
- Budgeting
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Cost Management
- Risk Management
- Planning
- Creative Thinking
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Organizational Structure
- Project Management
- Innovation
- Agile Methodology
- Project Design
- Engineering Management
- Leadership and Management
- Organizational Strategy
- Project Planning
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December 2025
Assessments
32 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 7 modules in this course
This module establishes the foundation of project management, exploring what transforms an idea into reality. It covers the fundamentals of projects, the Iron Triangle of time, cost, and scope, evaluation tools like NPV and ROI, and how projects connect to organizational strategy through governance and portfolio management.
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2 videos33 readings5 assignments
Projects are not just technical endeavors. This module explores the human side of project management, examining the responsibilities and challenges of project managers and their differences from functional managers.
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1 video13 readings5 assignments
This module examines how organizational structures impact project success, exploring functional, projectized, matrix, composite, and virtual organizations, along with the Project Management Office (PMO) and human factors in project teams.
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14 readings6 assignments
This module covers the transition from project initiation to planning, including traditional project planning, hierarchical planning, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Agile methodologies, and UML tools for project management.
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1 video9 readings4 assignments
Budgeting is one of the most critical tasks in project management. A project budget is more than just a financial plan — it reflects the resources, risks, and priorities that shape a project’s success. Unlike personal or recurring organizational budgets, project budgets must deal with uncertainty, unique activities, and finite timelines.
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6 readings3 assignments
This module covers the comprehensive risk management process, including risk identification, analysis (qualitative and quantitative), response planning, and monitoring using practical tools.
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8 readings5 assignments
This module explores creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in project management, covering how to foster creative environments, implement innovation processes, and establish effective team cultures.
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18 readings4 assignments
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