Course 2: Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

Module 1: Fundamentals of project initiation Reflection: Project initiation and key components Practice Quiz In this exercise, you will read a scenario and identify the six key components of project initiation: Goals Scope Project deliverables Success criteria Stakeholders Resources Start by reading the scenario: Imagine you are a project manager

Module 2: Defining project goals, scope, and success criteria Test your knowledge: Identifying project goals Practice Quiz 1. Which three questions should you ask yourself to make a goal specific? Where should it be delivered? Can it be reasonably reached? What do I want to accomplish? Who is involved? Explanation:Specific

Module 3: Working effectively with stakeholders Test your knowledge: Evaluating stakeholders Practice Quiz 1. Imagine you are a project manager for a healthcare company. When building a team for a new research project, you create a power grid to help you figure out which stakeholders to prioritize. Which box in

Module 4: Utilizing resources and tools for project success Test your knowledge: Evaluating tools Practice Assignment 1. What are the main uses of scheduling and work management software? Select all that apply. Help visualize a team’s project progress Easily assign tasks to multiple teammates Efficiently track progress on the team’s