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Successful project execution requires more than planning—it demands effective control, communication, and quality management throughout the project lifecycle. This course explores essential project execution strategies that help teams manage scope, measure progress, and maintain alignment with organizational goals. Through practical insights and structured guidance, you will learn how to control project scope, track progress with meaningful metrics, and address common project challenges before they escalate. The course also explains how enterprise project management connects projects to broader business strategies, ensuring that every initiative contributes measurable value. What sets this course apart is its balanced approach that combines proven project management frameworks with real-world execution practices. By connecting quality discipline, requirements management, and strategic alignment, the course demonstrates how successful projects move from planning to measurable outcomes. This course is ideal for project managers, aspiring PMP candidates, team leaders, and professionals involved in project delivery. Basic familiarity with project management concepts will help learners gain the most value from the material. This course is part three of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. Copyright © 2021 by Eric Verzuh. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Syllabus

Communicate with Project Stakeholders

In this section, we cover communication strategies for project teams and stakeholders.

Change Management Engage Your Stakeholders to Maximize Value

In this section, we examine stakeholder engagement strategies to drive successful change, emphasizing the ADKAR model and aligning people with organizational goals for sustainable outcomes.

Control Scope to Deliver Value

In this section, we examine structured change control processes, define approval thresholds, and emphasize discipline in managing configuration items to align project scope with objectives.

Measure Progress

In this section, we explore earned value techniques for tracking project progress, analyzing schedule and cost variances, and designing work breakdown structures for accurate reporting.

Solve Common Project Problems

In this section, we examine common project issues, strategies for recovery, and the impact of customer delays on project timelines.

Enterprise Project Management: Align Projects with Strategy

In this section, we examine enterprise project management (EPM) and the role of the PMO in aligning projects with strategy. Key concepts include EPM processes, PMO responsibilities, and standardizing project management practices for organizational success.

Requirements Describe the Solution Target

In this section, we explore structured requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation to ensure alignment with project goals and product vision through disciplined practices.

Use the Quality Discipline to Hit the Target

In this section, we explore quality techniques to clarify targets, align requirements with goals, and improve processes using methods like Six Sigma for effective project delivery.