Rice University
Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning
Rice University

Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

This course is part of Engineering Project Management Specialization

Taught in English

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Tom Phalen
Kazimir Karwowski

Instructors: Tom Phalen

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19 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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18 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.8

(3,250 reviews)

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
19 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 6 modules in this course

During this module you will meet the instructors, review course outline, and discuss grading and the course requirements. In addition, we will review a pre-selected case that will be used throughout the Specialization and discuss grading.

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2 videos8 readings

What is a project, project management, project manager, and where do you start?

What's included

7 videos1 reading5 quizzes2 discussion prompts

You have become the manager of a project, now you have to organize your team.

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10 videos2 readings4 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt

Who do you need to consider while organizing your project and how will they communicate?

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7 videos2 readings4 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt

What's included

7 videos2 readings4 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt

You will review the case study, apply lessons learned about project management and submit a project plan. After you submit the plan, you will peer review the plans of three classmates.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 quiz

Instructors

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4.7 (823 ratings)
Tom Phalen
Rice University
3 Courses132,044 learners
Kazimir Karwowski
Rice University
3 Courses132,044 learners

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