Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

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Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

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About this course: Many Project Managers focus only on the scope, schedule and budget. However, a successful project requires that you manage risk, control the quality of the deliverables, engage and manage people and procure goods and services. This course will focus on these key support functions that make the difference between a highly successful project and an average one. During the course, you will prepare a Qualitative Risk Analysis and Evaluate the Cost of Quality for a provided Case Study. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Identify positive and negative risks • Develop risk strategies • Perform a qualitative risk analysis • Identify cost contingencies and reserv…

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  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
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About this course: Many Project Managers focus only on the scope, schedule and budget. However, a successful project requires that you manage risk, control the quality of the deliverables, engage and manage people and procure goods and services. This course will focus on these key support functions that make the difference between a highly successful project and an average one. During the course, you will prepare a Qualitative Risk Analysis and Evaluate the Cost of Quality for a provided Case Study. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Identify positive and negative risks • Develop risk strategies • Perform a qualitative risk analysis • Identify cost contingencies and reserves • Develop a quality plan • Identify quality standards • Utilize cause and effect tools • Create a prioritization matrix • Develop a team management plan that includes team development, identifying team members and clarifies roles and responsibilities • Develop a procurement plan that includes contracts and incentives All of this will position you to understand the more intangible aspects of project management to drive better overall performance. Rice Center for Engineering Leadership is a Registered Education Provider through the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Learners who complete this course on the Certificate track will be awarded 12 hours of Profession Development Units. These are recognized by PMI for continuing education or can be applied toward the 35 hours of education required for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. *PMI and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Who is this class for: This course is geared toward practicing engineers who are early in their careers, especially those who are either in or approaching their first leadership role.

Created by:  Rice University
  • Taught by:  Tom Phalen, Lecturer in Engineering Leadership

    Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
  • Taught by:  Kazimir Karwowski, Executive Director

    Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
Basic Info Course 3 of 3 in the Engineering Project Management Specialization Level Beginner Commitment 5 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 5.0 stars Average User Rating 5.0See what learners said 课程作业

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WEEK 1


Introduction



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  1. Video: Meet the Professors
  2. Video: Introduction to Specialization
  3. 阅读: Course Icon Legend
  4. 阅读: Pre-Course Survey
  5. 阅读: Specialization Assignments
  6. 阅读: Peer Review Guidelines
  7. 阅读: Discussion Forum Guidelines
  8. 阅读: Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
  9. 阅读: General Course Information
  10. 阅读: Using, Editing, and Submitting Documents in this Course


Module 1- Project Risk Management



9 videos, 2 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: Introduction and Objectives
  2. 阅读: Recommended Readings
  3. 讨论提示: Introduce Yourself
  4. Video: Risk Management Processes
  5. Video: Developing a Risk Management Plan
  6. Video: Identifying Risks
  7. 练习测验: Concept Check
  8. Video: Analyze and Prioritize Risks
  9. Video: Develop Risk Responses
  10. Video: Summary
  11. 练习测验: Concept Check
  12. Video: Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
  13. 讨论提示: Reflection Discussion Prompt
  14. Video: Assignment Overview
  15. 阅读: Example Risk Analysis - Electric Car Case

Graded: Reflection
Graded: Module 1 Quiz
Graded: Risk Analysis Assignment

WEEK 2


Module 2- Quality Assurance Plan



7 videos, 2 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: Introduction and Objectives
  2. 阅读: Recommended Readings
  3. Video: What is Quality Management?
  4. Video: Quality Management Plan
  5. 练习测验: Concept Check
  6. Video: Cost of Quality
  7. Video: Tools for Assessing Quality
  8. 练习测验: Concept Check
  9. Video: Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
  10. 讨论提示: Reflection Discussion Prompt
  11. Video: Assignment Overview
  12. 阅读: Example Cost of Quality - Electric Car Case

Graded: Reflection
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
Graded: Cost of Quality Assignment

WEEK 3


Module 3- Human Resources Management



7 videos, 1 reading, 2 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: Introduction and Objectives
  2. 阅读: Recommended Readings
  3. Video: Managing and Leading a Team
  4. Video: Finding the Team
  5. 练习测验: Concept Check
  6. Video: Team Development
  7. Video: Assessing the Project Team
  8. Video: Managing the Project Team
  9. 练习测验: Concept Check
  10. Video: Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
  11. 讨论提示: Reflection Disucssion Prompt

Graded: Reflection
Graded: Module 3 Quiz

WEEK 4


Module 4- Project Procurement Management



6 videos, 1 reading, 2 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: Introduction and Objectives
  2. 阅读: Recommended Readings
  3. Video: Project Procurement Management
  4. Video: Project Procurement Plan
  5. 练习测验: Concept Check
  6. Video: Contract Types
  7. Video: Executing Procurement
  8. 练习测验: Concept Check
  9. Video: Kaz and Tom Weekly Conclusion
  10. 讨论提示: Reflection Discussion Prompt

Graded: Reflection
Graded: Module 4 Quiz

WEEK 5


Course 3 Final Exam



1 video, 2 readings expand


  1. 阅读: Utilizing this Module
  2. Video: Thanks and Good Luck
  3. 阅读: Exit Survey

Graded: Course 3 Final Exam
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