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Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public research university based in Madison, Wisconsin. The prestigious institution is considered one of America's "Public Ivy" universities and is also classified as a Research 1 university, indicating it engages in the very highest levels of research in the United States.

Among its alumni, faculty and researchers, the university counts several Nobel laureates, Fields medalists for mathematics and, in recent years, more CEOs of Fortune 500 companies than any other university in America. Among its long list of proud academic and social achievements, the university was responsible for the discovery of vitamins A and B, the development of vital medicine such as Warfarin, and the creation of the cou...
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Project Management in Practice - From Principles and Concepts to Project Kick-Off
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Project Management in Practice - From Principles and Concepts to Project Kick-Off
1.5-3 hrs 7,568 learners
By University of Wisconsin
You Will Learn How To

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the basic principles and practices involved in technical project management
  • Explain what is involved in Lean and Agile software development
  • Describe the strategies to adopt for effective project execution and portfolio management
  • Define concepts such as the project scope and structure, project success, and project initiation
  • Explain about procurement processes in technical project management
  • Describe the role of leadership in technical project management
  • Discuss the importance of key skills requires in project management and leadership
  • Identify your strengths and address weaknesses relating to key project management skills
  • Evaluate the various methods for comparing and choosing competing projects
  • Describe the steps required in the initiation of a project
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Management
Project Management in Practice - From Principles and Concepts to Project Kick-Off
1.5-3 hrs
7568 enrolled
Project Management in Practice - Planning, Scheduling and Resource Management
1.5-3 hrs 27,277 learners
By University of Wisconsin
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe how to design the necessary tools and processes for planning a project and developing project objectives
  • Explain how to execute the necessary tools and processes for planning a project and developing project objectives
  • Describe how to build strategies for identifying, evaluating, and managing project risks
  • Discuss the techniques and tools involved in creating project schedules
  • Explain how to manage project value, budgets and costs
  • Describe how to allocate limited project resources effectively
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Beginner Level
Risk Management
Project Management in Practice - Planning, Scheduling and Resource Management
1.5-3 hrs
27277 enrolled
Project Management in Practice - Monitoring, Controlling and Change Management
6-10 hrs 18,183 learners
By University of Wisconsin
You Will Learn How To

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe elements of effective project monitoring and controlling
  • Explain the value of project reviews and audits
  • Explain the importance of negotiation
  • Explain issues related to project management maturity models
  • Discuss James March’s ideas on thinking to become a better project manager
  • Develop effective means of monitoring and controlling project performance in line with project objectives
  • Discuss strategic means of effectively auditing a project
  • Evaluate effective methods for project closure
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Beginner Level
Management
Project Management in Practice - Monitoring, Controlling and Change Management
6-10 hrs
18183 enrolled
Diploma in Project Management in Practice
6-10 hrs 55,896 learners
By University of Wisconsin
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the importance of key skills requires in project management and leadership
  • Identify your strengths and address weaknesses relating to key project management skills
  • Evaluate the various methods for comparing and choosing competing projects
  • Describe the steps required in the initiation of a project
  • Outline how to design and use the necessary tools and processes for project planning and developing project objectives
  • Explain how to effective means of monitoring and controlling project performance in line with project objectives
  • Apply strategies for identifying, evaluating, and managing project risks
  • Discuss strategic means of effectively auditing a project
  • Evaluate effective methods for project closure
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Beginner Level
Management
Diploma in Project Management in Practice
6-10 hrs
55896 enrolled
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