Business Fundamentals
Project Management
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is aimed at those already or likely to be involved in projects whether professional or personal. It assumes no prior project management or business knowledge, though an interest in the topic would be beneficial. Whether you’re at the start of your career and need an introduction to the subject, or you’ve been managing projects for years and are seeking to reflect on your experiences, you will get a lot out of this formal, yet practice-oriented, learning experience. For further information about registration, the final assessment course, your eligibility and the BA in Business Management, visit the Open University website . This course is supported by the Association for Project Management (APM) , the chartered body for the project profession. APM is committed to developing and promoting project and programme management through its FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism . If you are aiming to use your study of courses in the Business and Finance Fundamentals program to obtain academic credit, please be aware that the final planned presentation of the Open University Assessment Course BXM191 Business and Finance Fundamentals in Practice starts October 2020. Please ensure that you allow yourself enough time to obtain all eight Certificates of Achievement from courses in the program before registering for the Assessment Course. Details of runs of the relevant FutureLearn courses in 2019 and 2020 are available here .
Topics Covered- Project management definition
- Project lifecycle
- Initiation phase: scope and objectives definition, project stakeholders analysis
- Planning phase: Work Breakdown Structure, Gantt diagram, project budget, project team creation, project risk assessment, the Critical Path Method
- Execution phase: kick-off meeting, project monitoring and control, project team meetings, earned value analysis, project team motivation, evaluation and incentives
- Closure phase: project review and learning from closed projects
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Length | 4 weeks |
Effort | 3 hours per week |
Starts | May 11 (206 weeks ago) |
Cost | $74 |
From | The Open University, The Open University Business School via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Katharine Jewitt, Giacomo Carli, Jane King, Nigel Walton, Claire Coday, Lesley Pinder, Robert Craw |
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Language | English |
Subjects | Business |
Tags | Business & Management |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 4 weeks |
Effort | 3 hours per week |
Starts | May 11 (206 weeks ago) |
Cost | $74 |
From | The Open University, The Open University Business School via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Katharine Jewitt, Giacomo Carli, Jane King, Nigel Walton, Claire Coday, Lesley Pinder, Robert Craw |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Business |
Tags | Business & Management |
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