Course Overview

This entry-level technical project management course aims to define and understand the significance of project management, exploring its benefits and the drivers of successful projects. Exploring the roles, responsibilities, and essential traits of a Project Manager, the course covers project schedule creation and executing of project plans. Learners will explore both traditional and agile project management practices and develop skills to understand budget estimation and tracking. The course emphasizes collaborative efforts within organizations, examining stakeholder identification, team leadership practices, and effective project status communication.

What to Expect

In this course students will build knowledge through course material. Weekly assignments will emphasize application and be paired with live sessions with faculty and project management experts. Learners will learn and develop skills to impact their contribution to project management in technical contexts.

The course is divided into four modules that require knowledge quizzes and discussion posts. Weekly live sessions will also require journal reflections. Learners will earn the digital credential for completing this microcredential with a passing score of >80%.

This course includes live synchronous sessions with faculty or professional experts each week. While they are highly beneficial to participate in live, accommodations will be made for those that cannot attend.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this micro-credential, you will be able to:

• Explain the impact of technical project management
• Develop a technical project schedule
• Plan a technical project budget
• Collaborate within a technical project team
• Identify the role of a technical project manager

Instructors

Abbie Canale
Assistant Teaching Professor
School of Engineering Design and Innovation

Recognition

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a College of Engineering Certified Microcredential titled Project Management Basics. This credential can be shared on your LinkedIn profile and other digital media.