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Major Engineering Projects

Governance, Risk and Scope

Dr Giorgio Locatelli

Gain confidence when dealing with stakeholders of major projects by learning to identify and manage those that are involved in the project planning and delivery. This course will enable you to explore project governance in theory and practice.

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Gain confidence when dealing with stakeholders of major projects by learning to identify and manage those that are involved in the project planning and delivery. This course will enable you to explore project governance in theory and practice.

Through real life examples you’ll understand how the critical challenges of the governance in major projects are resolved.

Being able to successfully manage risk and uncertainty in major projects is vital for their delivery. In this course you’ll learn to distinguish between risk and uncertainty and the role of risk register. You’ll identify the unique challenges of scope management in major projects and employ scope management tools and techniques that will facilitate your project planning.

This course explores concepts analysed in the University’s Online MSc in Engineering Management. If you are interested to develop your skills further, take a look at our online degree.

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Syllabus

Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope
Governance and project governance
Strategic risk management process
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Scope management and associated challenges
Project

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Expands project management knowledge with an emphasis on scope risk, and governance
Emphasizes governance, risk, and scope management, highlighting their relevance in major engineering projects
Taught by renowned engineering experts who bring their practical experience to the course
Builds on the University’s Online MSc in Engineering Management, offering opportunities for further professional development
Introduces advanced concepts in project management, suitable for experienced professionals looking to enhance their skills
May require prior knowledge in project management or engineering

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Praise for learning governance and risk management

Learners widely express positive feedback for this course on topics of project governance, risk and scope. Reviews applaud the utility of course content and clarity of explanations. Students often highlight the strength of the course's instructor, quality of academic material, and the amount of knowledge provided.
Students mention they can utilize course knowledge in practical settings
"The quality and utility of these lessons give you the tools to explore and managing projects"
"Great course for any who wants to improve the project management skills"
"Interesting course content"
Instruction is described as easy to follow
"This course has everything that will improve your understanding of Governance, Risk and Scope associated"
"I have learned more in detail concepts I deal with during my working experience"
"It was great experience by learning the course by self reading and understanding"
Instructor is deemed to be knowledgeable and engaging
"The foundation of this course has been solidly drawn from the experience of the Instructor, Dr."
"Great course for any who wants to improve the project management skills"
"The academics that put together this programmes are top class and leaders in their field"
Course materials are considered helpful in understanding key concepts
"The book of U and I will be your dad and I want smart phone"
"The coursework material (videos, lectures, articles, etc.)"
"I really like the contents of the course, they are simple, understandable, but complete"
Students indicate inconsistency in the usefulness of peer reviewed assignments
"The methods given to properly manage a project could be better explained, instead of just glanced over"
"The peer reviewed assignments are useless due to the amount of people just asking and giving full marks randomly"
A few learners suggest including more real-world examples
"As much as the material is decent, not many practical examples are show"
"It would be nice to have like a case study developed for us to work on"

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Learners who complete Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Project Engineer
Project Engineering is closely related to what is covered in this course. Engineering is about risk management and resource optimization, and those are vital topics covered in this course.
Project Coordinator
This course can help a Project Coordinator understand their role in managing risk and scope in the context of a major project.
Project Manager
Project Management is at the core of this course. Someone who wishes to become a Project Manager should look into taking this course because it will provide the foundational knowledge required to succeed in this career.
Risk Analyst
Risk Analysts have the key responsibility of making sure that the right risks are taken to achieve the desired business outcomes. This course could be very useful to someone in this career to enhance their knowledge of the risk management process.
Construction Manager
The construction industry is equally about what is covered in this course. Construction is ripe with risk and scope management, and this course will make you more aware of these matters.
Compliance Manager
This course provides an introduction to governance, which is a vital concept for Compliance Managers to understand. It can help give them the knowledge to help their businesses align to policy and regulation.
Business Analyst
Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and other key stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute projects. Given this, it may be helpful for a Business Analyst to take this course as it could help them with risk, governance, and scope management on projects.
Product Manager
Risk management is a vital part of Product Management, so this course could be helpful for someone who wants to be a Product Manager in the technology industry.
Data Analyst
Data Analysts rely heavily on risk management. This course could help them become more familiar with the processes and tools used by highly effective Risk Managers.
Risk Manager
This course may be useful to someone who wants to become a Risk Manager, as it will help build a foundation in identifying and managing risk, which are bread and butter responsibilities of the Risk Manager.
Quality Manager
Quality Management is all about risk management. Therefore, this course could be quite useful to someone who wants to work as a Quality Manager, as it could help them better understand the risk management process on a fundamental level.
Consultant
This course may be useful for someone who wants to become a Consultant, because its curriculum focuses on the governance, risk management, and scope of major engineering projects.
Change Manager
Change Management is about efficiently managing business and personal transitions. Risk management is vital to Change Management, as being able to foresee risks and plan effective responses is key. This course may be useful for Change Managers to help enhance their knowledge of risk management.
Program Manager
This course may be useful to someone who wants to become a Program Manager, as it will help build a foundation in risk management, which is a vital part of project management.
Operations Manager
Operations Management is in the same field, but not the same subfield as this course. However, there is considerable overlap in the area of risk management, and so this course may be useful for someone who wants to become a Operations Manager.

Reading list

We've selected ten books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope.
Is an in-depth exploration of the key frameworks, processes, and tools for governing and managing risks in major projects, which are helpful for supplemental reading.
Focuses on the practical aspects of scope management, providing techniques and tools for defining, planning, and controlling the scope of major projects.
Offers a comprehensive guide to project risk management, covering the principles, processes, and tools for managing risks in projects.
Explores the challenges of managing risk and uncertainty in major engineering projects, providing valuable insights and practical tools for readers.
Provides a comprehensive overview of risk management in engineering projects, covering risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
Provides a comprehensive overview of project management principles and practices in the context of engineering, construction, and manufacturing, providing relevant examples and case studies.
Offers a practical framework for managing risk in projects, covering risk assessment, planning, and response strategies.
Explores project governance and control, focusing on the challenges of managing project costs, schedules, and risks.

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