COURSERA ONLINE LEARNING - PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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The Project Management program is designed to provide you with the concepts, tools and insight to lead a project team using fundamental project management best practices.
Course 1: Introduction to Project Management
In this course you will learn the basic principles of Project Management including designating team members, building a timeline and the theories behind each task.

Course 2: Initiating and Planning Projects
Successful projects require careful upfront planning. You will learn the key roles and responsibilities of the project manager and project team. Along with the key questions that must be asked and answered prior to implementing the project.

Course 3: Budgeting and Scheduling Projects
A good project schedule helps all team members work together to meet project objectives. You will learn to identify resource needs, break down work packages into activities, define what is needed to estimate activity durations and define milestones. 

Course 4: Managing Project Risks and Changes
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.