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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Enrolling in the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning help the students to upgrade their knowledge and understanding of project management in general and planning and initiating in particular. Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Certification Syllabus, administered by Rice University, aims at providing the learners with the techniques and tools required for initiating a project plan, team organization, and creating a business case for a project. 

Offered by Coursera, Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Certification Course include graded assignments, readings, and projects like organization charts preparation, making a Stakeholder Register and coming up with a Project Charter, etc. Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Certification by Coursera is a beginner-level programme and is the first of the three courses in the Engineering Project Management Specialization. 

The Highlights

  • Provided by Coursera
  • Approximately 21 hours of programme
  • Offered by Rice University
  • Flexible Deadlines
  • Self-Paced Learning Option
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Financial Aid Available
  • 100% Online Course

Programme Offerings

  • English videos with multiple subtitles
  • practice quizzes
  • Graded Assignments with peer feedback
  • graded Quizzes with feedback
  • Graded Programming Assignments
  • Course Videos & Readings
  • EMI payment options
  • 14 day refund period

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Certification Fee will be decided based on how many months the student wants to devote time to the programme. Refer to the table below for the month-wise fee structure: 

Description

Total Fee in INR

Course Fee, 1 month

Rs. 4,074

Course Fee, 3 months

Rs. 8,149

Course Fee, 6 months

Rs. 12,224


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

The candidates will have to cover all the proceedings of the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Classes including the numerous projects assigned during the course, course readings and videos, graded assignments, quizzes and the like to get certified with the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Certification.

What you will learn

Project management

After attending the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Training, the students will have the opportunity to learn the following concepts in detail: 


Who it is for


Admission Details

Step 1 -At first, the students will have to register and sign up on  https://www.coursera.org/  to get access to the courses offered by Coursera. 

Step 2 - After activating the Coursera account, the candidate can sign in.

Step 3 - Then, the candidate can search the ‘Rice University’ in the search column, and then, the programmes provided by Rice University will appear on the screen. 

Step 4 - Then, find the course ‘Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning’ in the list and click on it. 

Step 5- Then, the page of the course will appear on the screen, and then, click on the option ‘enroll’. The students can enroll either by paying the fee and getting full access to the course or just an audit free of cost. 

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Meet the Professors
  • Introduction to Specialization
Readings
  • Course Icon Legend
  • Pre-Course Survey
  • Specialization Assignments
  • Peer Review Guidelines
  • Discussion Forum Guidelines
  • Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
  • General Course Information
  • Using, Editing, and Submitting Documents in this Course
Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Key Elements of Project Management
  • Program and Portfolio Management
  • Ethics
  • Ethics Work Process
  • Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
Reading
  • Recommended Readings

Quizzes
  • Concept Check
  • Concept Check
  • Concept Check
  • Reflection - Stories from Project Managers
  • Week 1 Quiz
Discussion Prompts
  • Introduce Yourself
  • Stories from Project Managers

Videos
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Project Organizations - Introduction
  • Project Organizations - Matrix
  • Project Organizations - Project-Oriented
  • How to Select an Organization
  • Project Management Processes
  • PM as a Leader
  • Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
  • Case Introduction and Overview
  • Project Organization Chart Assignment
Readings
  • Recommended Readings
  • Case Study Overview and Sample Case
Quizzes
  • Concept Check
  • Concept Check
  • Reflection - Project Organization
  • Module 2 Quiz
Peer Review
  • Project Organization Chart
Discussion Prompts
  • Project Organization

Videos
  • Intro and Objectives & Defining Stakeholders
  • Identifying Stakeholders
  • Stakeholder Management Plan
  • Managing Stakeholder Engagement
  • Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement
  • Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
  • Project Stakeholder Register Assignment
Readings
  • Recommended Readings
  • Example Project Deliverables
Quizzes
  • Concept Check
  • Concept Check
  • Reflection - Engaging Stakeholders
  • Module 3 Quiz
Peer Review
  • Project Stakeholder Register
Discussion Prompts
  • Engaging Stakeholders

Videos
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Developing a Project Charter
  • The Project Charter Itself
  • Project Management Plan
  • Manage and Control Work
  • Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
  • Project Charter Assignment
Readings
  • Recommended Readings
  • Example Project Deliverable
Quizzes
  • Concept Check
  • Concept Check
  • Reflection - Charter Challenges
  • Module 4 Quiz
Peer Review
  • Project Charter Assignment
Discussion Prompts
  • Charter Challenges

Videos
  • Peer Review Assignments
  • Course Conclusion
Readings
  • Utilizing This Module
  • End-Course Survey
Quiz
  • Final Exam

Instructors

Rice University, Houston Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the time duration in which the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Online Certification can be completed by the students?

The course could be completed within about 21 hours. 

2: Who are the instructors of the Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning Online Course?

The programme is tutored by Tom Phalen, the Lecturer in Engineering Leadership, PMP, and Kazimir Karwowski, the Executive Director, PMP. 

3: Can the students have the installment options for the fee payment?

Yes, Coursera provides the students with installment options for the fee payment. 

4: In which languages the subtitles are provided for the course videos?

The subtitles are provided in the languages of Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English and  Spanish. 

5: Does Coursera give placement support after the course?

No, placement support is not available for the students. 

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