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Enhance your project management skills with this comprehensive free course by IIT Roorkee. Learn about Agile, risk management, budgeting, and more with real-world case studies.
The Project Management Second Edition course spans 18 hours and 17 minutes of comprehensive content, designed meticulously to elevate your project management skills. This course falls under the Business Administration category, with a specific focus on Project Management. It's a deep dive into the nuances of managing projects effectively, covering a wide range of critical topics and practical applications.
Starting with an introduction to project management, the course sets a solid foundation by discussing fundamental concepts and definitions. Participants are introduced to the essentials of Agile Project Management, enabling them to understand and apply Agile principles to their projects. From there, the course explores various project selection models, providing practical examples to illustrate their application in real-world scenarios.
The role of the Project Manager is given significant attention. Sessions are dedicated to defining the responsibilities, attributes, and effectiveness of a project manager, shedding light on the skills required to manage for stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and engage in effective negotiation. Understanding the project's fit within organizational structures and the human factors influencing team dynamics is also emphasized.
Traditional and Agile project planning methodologies are covered in detail. Participants learn about creating project charters, coordinating through integration management, conducting project feasibility analysis, and estimating project budgets. Risk management is another critical area explored, with sessions on both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies, including the Critical Path Method (CPM) and the Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT).
Practical tools such as Gantt Charts and project crashing techniques are introduced, along with resource loading and leveling strategies. Goldratt’s critical chain methodology is discussed to optimize project timelines. The planning, monitoring, and controlling cycle is comprehensively covered, including Earned Value Analysis and Agile tools for project tracking.
The course also addresses the control of change, scope, and scope creep, alongside project audits and the essentials of audit evaluation. It guides participants on determining the right time to close a project and realizing the benefits post-completion. A fascinating case study on the success of Chandrayaan 3 provides real-world context and inspiration.
Participants are introduced to various software tools essential for project management. These tools include demonstrations and simulations, equipping learners with practical knowledge and skills to manage projects digitally. The course concludes with a summary that ties together all the concepts covered, ensuring a holistic understanding of project management.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your project management capabilities, this course offers in-depth knowledge, practical insights, and valuable tools to help you succeed in the complex world of project management.
Video class: Project Management
0h02m
Exercise: Why is learning about project management important for individuals?
Video class: Lecture 01: Introduction to Project Management - I
0h25m
Exercise: Which of the following best describes the 'critical path method' as mentioned in the course stages?
Video class: Lecture 02 : Introduction to Project Management - II
0h23m
Exercise: Which of the following best describes a quasi-project?
Video class: Lecture 03 : Agile Project Management
0h22m
Exercise: In agile project management, which of the following is considered more important than processes and tools?
Video class: Lecture 04 : Project Selection Models
0h27m
Exercise: In project management, which method is most suitable for selecting a project when considering multiple objectives and the potential for easy adaptation and modification?
Video class: Lecture 05 : Examples of Project Selection Models
0h37m
Exercise: Which of the following techniques is used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by determining the rate of return at which the net present value becomes zero?
Video class: Lecture 06 : Project Manager
0h31m
Exercise: In the context of project management, which skill is particularly crucial for a project manager when dealing with unexpected changes or challenges during the project lifecycle?
Video class: Lecture 07 : Attributes of Effective Project Manager
0h16m
Exercise: What is a key attribute of an effective project manager when dealing with stress according to the lecture on project management?
Video class: Lecture 08 : Managing for Stakeholders
0h28m
Exercise: In project management, which of the following tools is utilized to categorize stakeholders based on their level of power and interest in the project?
Video class: Lecture 09 : Resolving Conflicts
0h25m
Exercise: What is considered a key skill for a project manager in resolving conflicts effectively in a project setting?
Video class: Lecture 10 : Negotiation
0h30m
Exercise: What is one of the primary reasons conflicts arise within an organization, and how can they be effectively resolved?
Video class: Lecture 11 : Project in the Organization structure
0h32m
Exercise: What is the primary advantage of adopting a projectized organization structure?
Video class: Lecture 12 : Human factors and the Project Team
0h22m
Exercise: Which of the following statements best describes a key strategy for gaining commitment from project team members?
Video class: Lecture 13 : Traditional Project Activity Planning
0h33m
Exercise: In the project planning phase, which element is crucial for ensuring that tasks are completed successfully by establishing clear responsibilities and communication paths?
Video class: Lecture 14 : Agile Project Planning, Project Charter
0h29m
Exercise: Which element is NOT typically part of a project charter?
Video class: Lecture 15 : Coordination through Integration Management
0h21m
Exercise: What is a critical aspect of project integration management that ensures successful project outcomes?
Video class: Lecture 16 : Project Feasibility Analysis
0h28m
Exercise: Which of the following is NOT a primary component of project feasibility analysis?
Video class: Lecture 17 : Estimating Project Budgets
0h37m
Exercise: What is the main advantage of using bottom-up budgeting in project management?
Video class: Lecture 18 : Project Risk Management
0h21m
Exercise: Which of the following steps in project risk management involves determining the probability and impact of risks on project objectives using tools like risk matrix and ranking?
Video class: Lecture 19 : Quantitative Risk Assessment Methodologies
0h42m
Exercise: Which of the following techniques is primarily used to evaluate the risk associated with the sequence of events over time in project management?
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