On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The ability to move beyond basic project management by applying strategic principles to effectively and successfully lead projects. The knowledge to evaluate and select viable projects that are strategically aligned to business objectives. Practical tools to conduct project risk assessments, facilitate change management, and lead teams in a virtual environment. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
Strategic Project Management
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Strengthen your capacity to effectively apply strategic principles to project management.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The ability to move beyond basic project management by applying strategic principles to effectively and successfully lead projects. The knowledge to evaluate and select viable projects that are strategically aligned to business objectives. Practical tools to conduct project risk assessments, facilitate change management, and lead teams in a virtual environment. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The ability to move beyond basic project management by applying strategic principles to effectively and successfully lead projects. The knowledge to evaluate and select viable projects that are strategically aligned to business objectives. Practical tools to conduct project risk assessments, facilitate change management, and lead teams in a virtual environment. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
Syllabus
- Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
- Module 1: The 21st century project manager
- Module 2: Strategic thinking for project managers
- Module 3: Value management (part 1): Mining your project for value
- Module 4: Value management (part 2): Maximizing value for organizational impact
- Module 5: Strategic project leadership
- Module 6: Organizational structures and challenges
- Module 7: Project change and risk in an organizational context
- Module 8: The way forward
Taught by
Eddie Merla