Project Management: Planning to Execution Guide

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Project Management: Planning to Execution Guide

Instructor: EDUCBA

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Plan and execute projects using scope, cost, and scheduling techniques.
Apply risk, quality, and procurement management strategies.
Manage teams and stakeholders in real-world project scenarios.

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There are 7 modules in this course

Master project management from planning to execution with real-world application and exam-focused practice. Build strong skills in cost estimation, risk management, and team leadership.

This course is designed for aspiring professionals who want to go beyond theory and understand how projects are planned and executed in real environments. You will learn how to define scope, apply quality management principles, and build structured project plans. Through scenario-based learning, you will explore scheduling, procurement strategies, cost estimation, and risk analysis. The course also covers team development, stakeholder management, and execution techniques to help you apply concepts effectively in practical situations. Each module reinforces learning with real-world examples and problem-solving approaches, ensuring you can confidently handle project scenarios and exam-style questions. By the end of the course, you will be able to plan, execute, and manage projects with confidence, making you well-prepared for certification exams and professional project roles.

Learn how to define project scope, apply quality management principles, and build structured planning frameworks.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 79 minutes

PG2 : Project Planning Introduction12 minutes
Project Quality Management13 minutes
Develop Quality Management Plan - Input8 minutes
Develop Quality Management Plan - Tools and Techniques8 minutes
Tools and Techniques Continues13 minutes
Project Procurement Management6 minutes
Plan Purchases and Acquisitions8 minutes
Plan Purchases and Acquisitions - Inputs9 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Introduction to Planning Concepts10 minutes
Building Quality Management Plans10 minutes
Applying Quality Tools in Planning10 minutes
Procurement Planning Fundamentals10 minutes
Graded - Foundations of Project Planning30 minutes

Develop expertise in scheduling, change control, risk identification, and cost planning techniques.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 83 minutes

Plan Purchases and Acquisitions - Tools and Techniques9 minutes
Plan Purchases and Acquisitions - Outputs10 minutes
Core Concepts Overview13 minutes
Change Control Process10 minutes
Milestones and Scheduling11 minutes
Risk Management Basics12 minutes
Cost Management Concepts9 minutes
Risk Analysis Techniques9 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Procurement Tools and Outputs10 minutes
Core Planning Concepts and Change Control10 minutes
Scheduling and Risk Foundations10 minutes
Cost and Risk Analysis Techniques10 minutes
Graded - Procurement and Planning Deep Dive30 minutes

Apply cost estimation, budgeting, and execution processes to ensure project alignment and delivery.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 65 minutes

Cost Estimation and Budgeting5 minutes
Mixed Practice Scenarios9 minutes
Executing a Project - Purpose8 minutes
Executing a Project - Overview7 minutes
Direct and Manage Project Execution6 minutes
Manage Project Team7 minutes
Perform Quality Assurance13 minutes
Perform Quality Assurance - Inputs11 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Estimation and Budgeting Skills10 minutes
Project Execution Overview10 minutes
Managing Execution Activities10 minutes
Quality Assurance in Execution10 minutes
Graded - Costing and Practical Planning Applications30 minutes

Understand quality assurance processes and develop structured procurement and vendor selection strategies.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 78 minutes

Perform Quality Assurance - Tools and Techniques11 minutes
Perform Quality Assurance - Outputs6 minutes
Plan Contracting10 minutes
Plan Contracting - Outputs12 minutes
Inputs to Request Seller Responses11 minutes
Select Sellers11 minutes
Select Sellers - Tools and Techniques8 minutes
Select Sellers - Tools and Techniques Continues9 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Quality Assurance Techniques30 minutes
Contract Planning Essentials10 minutes
Vendor Interaction and Selection10 minutes
Seller Evaluation Methods10 minutes
Graded - Quality Assurance and Contracting30 minutes

Execute procurement processes and build effective project teams through structured acquisition techniques.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 70 minutes

Select Sellers - Tools and Techniques, Outputs10 minutes
Select Sellers - Outputs8 minutes
Distribute Information11 minutes
Acquire Project Team9 minutes
Acquire Project Team - Tools and Techniques7 minutes
Acquire Project Team - Tools and Techniques, Outputs8 minutes
Develop Project Team10 minutes
Develop Project Team - Tools and Techniques8 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Finalizing Seller Selection10 minutes
Communication and Resource Allocation10 minutes
Team Acquisition Techniques10 minutes
Team Development Strategies10 minutes
Graded - Procurement Execution and Team Acquisition30 minutes

Enhance team performance and manage stakeholder expectations for successful project delivery.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 67 minutes

Develop Project Team - Tools and Techniques Continues8 minutes
Develop Project Team - Tools and Techniques Continues more11 minutes
Develop Project Team - More Tools and Techniques9 minutes
Manage Project Team7 minutes
Manage Project Team - Tools and Techniques9 minutes
Manage Stakeholders13 minutes
Project Plan Fundamentals4 minutes
General Management Skills6 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Advanced Team Development Techniques10 minutes
Strengthening Team Capabilities10 minutes
Managing Teams and Stakeholders10 minutes
Project Planning Concepts Review10 minutes
Graded - Team Development and Stakeholder Management30 minutes

Apply advanced execution strategies, solve complex scenarios, and manage project risks effectively.

What's included

10 videos5 assignments

10 videosTotal 78 minutes

Project Plan Characteristics7 minutes
Project Plan Applications5 minutes
Project Plan Deep Dive11 minutes
Key Execution Concepts12 minutes
Practice Scenarios9 minutes
Advanced Concepts6 minutes
Problem Solving Techniques6 minutes
Execution Techniques5 minutes
Case-Based Questions7 minutes
Risk Handling Techniques11 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Understanding Project Plan Dynamics10 minutes
Deep Dive into Execution Concepts10 minutes
Practice and Advanced Problem Solving10 minutes
Case-Based Execution and Risk Handling10 minutes
Graded - Execution Mastery and Practice30 minutes

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EDUCBA

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