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Free online courseProject Management for managers

Duration of the online course: 31 hours and 38 minutes

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Learn project management with IIT Roorkee's comprehensive online course. Covering everything from stakeholders to risk management and project termination, boost your skills today!

Course Description

The course "Project Management for Managers" offers an extensive and in-depth exploration of the principles and practices crucial for effective project management. With a comprehensive duration of 31 hours and 38 minutes, this course is a valuable resource for managers looking to enhance their project management skills. The course has received an outstanding average rating of 5 stars from its participants, reflecting its high quality and the expertise of its instructors.

Belonging to the Business Administration category and specifically focusing on the subcategory of Project Management, the course begins by introducing the fundamental concepts of Project Management. Participants are guided through the key determinants of Project Success and the various Types of Structure Organizations that can influence project outcomes. The course also covers the role and significance of a Project Management Office and effective Stakeholder Management approaches.

An examination of the Types of Projects and the Project Life Cycle offers learners a solid foundation, which is further expanded through a detailed discussion of Project Life Cycle Phases. Methods of Project Selection are meticulously covered across multiple segments, offering the learners insights into diverse approaches including MCDM (Multi-Criteria Decision Making).

Market and Demand Analysis segments provide a thorough understanding of the market landscape, while Financial Analysis and Capital Budgeting Techniques introduce essential financial tools. The course also delves into the dynamic aspects of project financing and the intricacies of Risk Management, covering various models and analysis techniques such as Hillier Model, Simulation Analysis, and Decision Tree Analysis.

In addition to technical skills, the course places emphasis on the human aspect of Project Management. Project Team Building, Conflict and Negotiation, and HRM Issues and Time Management are comprehensively discussed, ensuring that managers are well-equipped to handle team dynamics and time constraints effectively.

A detailed exploration of Project Time Management is provided, covering the basics to advanced concepts including Project Scheduling, PERT Networks, CPM, and various Probability Models in Networks. The course also offers practical insights into Simulation of Networks and Slacks, Time and Cost Relationships, and Crashing of Networks.

Introduction to Project Cost Management and techniques for Cost Control and Cost Estimation are discussed, ensuring managers are adept at handling project budgets efficiently. Quality Management is another critical aspect covered, with discussions on Cost of Quality, sources of variability, and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.

Procurement Management is thoroughly examined, ensuring that managers understand the intricacies and importance of effective procurement strategies. Finally, the course concludes with a detailed exploration of Project Termination, providing managers with the knowledge to successfully close projects.

Through a rigorous and structured approach, "Project Management for Managers" equips managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead successful projects. The high rating of the course underscores its relevance and the expertise it offers to aspiring and seasoned project managers alike.

Course content

  • Video class: Introduction of Project Management

    31m

  • Exercise: What is the primary reason for the significance of project management in today's fast-paced world?

  • Video class: Project Success

    41m

  • Exercise: What is a key additional criterion for project success beyond the Iron Triangle?

  • Video class: Types of Structure Organizations

    31m

  • Exercise: What are the three main factors on which the success of a project depends?

  • Video class: Project Management Office

    31m

  • Exercise: What is the primary function of a Project Management Office (PMO)?

  • Video class: Stakeholders Management

    32m

  • Exercise: What are the primary responsibilities of a Project Manager versus a PMO?

  • Video class: Types of Projects and Project Life Cycle

    32m

  • Exercise: What is a key characteristic of a Green Field Project?

  • Video class: Project Life Cycle Phases

    31m

  • Exercise: What is an important consideration that needs to be evaluated during the project selection phase in project management?

  • Video class: Methods of Project Selection- I

    33m

  • Exercise: What is a key limitation of the BCG Matrix?

  • Video class: Methods of Project Selection- II

    32m

  • Exercise: What is the primary purpose of a space diagram in project selection?

  • Video class: Methods of Project Selection (MCDM -I)

    32m

  • Exercise: What is the primary focus of goal programming as an extension of linear programming?

  • Video class: Methods of Project Selection (MCDM-II)

    30m

  • Exercise: What is the most important criterion while selecting a project in AHP?

  • Video class: Methods of Project Selection (MCDM-III)

    30m

  • Exercise: Which criterion was assigned the highest importance in the AHP method example?

  • Video class: Market and Demand Analysis - I

    30m

  • Exercise: Which of the following is NOT a method of demand forecasting mentioned in the session?

  • Video class: Market and Demand Analysis - II

    30m

  • Exercise: What is the smoothing constant alpha used for in exponentially smoothing method?

  • Video class: Financial Analysis

    31m

  • Exercise: Which Project Has a Better Payback Period?

  • Video class: Capital Budgeting Techniques - I

    30m

  • Exercise: Which of the following capital budgeting techniques does not take into account the time value of money?

  • Video class: Capital Budgeting Techniques - II

    29m

  • Exercise: What is the primary advantage of the NPV method over the IRR method in capital budgeting?

  • Video class: Financing of Projects

    31m

  • Exercise: What is the main difference between equity funds and debt funds in financing projects?

  • Video class: Risk Management - I

    30m

  • Exercise: In the context of risk management in project management, what does PESTLE analysis stand for?

  • Video class: Risk Management - II

    30m

  • Exercise: What are the four stages of risk management?

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