If you’re just starting your project management career, or switching into the field, a capstone project is an excellent way to showcase your practical experience to a prospective employer. This Capstone for Project Management course is designed for professionals who have some experience in project management, or have completed introductory training in project management, and are now ready to apply their new skills in a real-world scenario.

During this course, you’ll take on the role of a project manager and gain hands-on experience in managing a project from start to finish.

As you work through the modules, you’ll produce common project deliverables. Using a predictive methodology, you’ll create artifacts such as a work breakdown structure, network diagram, budget, quality and communications management plans, and a risk register. You’ll develop user stories, examples of product and sprint backlogs, and a burndown chart analysis. Plus, you’ll produce a project status report, a change form, and a closeout report.

By the end of the course, you’ll have created numerous artifacts that demonstrate your knowledge of predictive and adaptive methodologies which you can add to your portfolio.

If you’re keen to build practical experience as a project manager that you can talk about in interviews, ENROLL TODAY and get ready to power up your resume with skills employers are looking for.

What You'll Learn

Build valuable hands-on experience as a project manager you can showcase to an employer in just 3 weeks.
Demonstrate end-to-end project knowledge of project manager capabilities.
Manage scope and resources, and kick off a project as a project manager.
Plan a project using adaptive methodologies such as Scrum and Sprints.
Create predictive method artifacts such as a work breakdown structure, network diagram, quality and communications plans, and a risk register.

Course Syllabus

Module 0: Welcome

Video: Course Introduction
Reading: General Information
Reading: Learning Objectives and Syllabus
Reading: Grading Scheme
Reading: How to make the most out of this course

Module 1: Initiating the Project

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Overview and Activity Requirements
Video: Project Scenario Introduction
Reading: Project Scenario
Reading: Business Case
Reading: Stacey Analysis
Video: Demo: Project Charter Review
Video: Demo: Stakeholder Register
Lab 1: Create a Project Charter and Stakeholder Register
Lab 1 Checklist: Project Charter and Stakeholder Register
Reading: Module 1 Summary: Initiating the Project
Reading: Module 1 Glossary: Initiating the Project
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Initiating the Project

Module 2: Predictive Project Planning

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Overview and Activity Requirements
Video: Demo: Work Breakdown Structure Review
Video: Demo: Network Diagram Review
Video: Demo: Budget Planning Review
Lab 2: WBS, Project Network Diagram, and High-level budget
Lab 2 Checklist: WBS, Project Network Diagram, and High-level budget
Video: Demo: Communications Management Review
Video: Demo: Quality Management Review
Video: Demo: Risk Register Review
Lab 3 : Create Quality Management, Communications Plans, and Risk Register
Lab 3 Checklist: Create Quality Management, Communications Plans, and Risk Register
Reading: Module 2 Summary: Predictive Project Planning
Reading: Module 2 Glossary: Predictive Project Planning
Module Graded 2 Quiz: Predictive Project Planning

Module 3: Adaptive Project Planning and Execution

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Overview and Activity Requirements
Video: Demo: User Story Review
Video: Demo: Product Backlog Review
Video: Demo: Sprint Backlog Review
Lab 4: User Stories, Product Backlog, and Sprint Backlog
Lab 4 Checklist: User Stories, Product Backlog, and Sprint Backlog
Reading: Kanban board and Burndown Chart Review
Lab 5: Burndown Chart Analysis
Lab 5 Checklist: Lab Burndown Chart Analysis
Reading: Module 3 Summary: Adaptive Project Planning and Execution
Reading: Module 3 Glossary: Adaptive Project Planning and Execution
Module Graded 3 Quiz: Adaptive Project Planning and Execution

Module 4: Predictive Monitoring and Controlling and Close Out

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Overview and Activity Requirements
Reading: Review a Project and Scenario Update
Video: Demo: Status Reporting Review
Video: Demo: Change Request Review
Lab 6: Status Report and Change Analysis
Lab 6 Checklist: Status Report and Change Analysis
Reading: Lessons Learned Report and Retrospective
Video: Demo: Project Closeout Report
Lab 7: Project Close-Out Report
Lab 7 Checklist: Project Close-Out Report
Reading: Module 4 Summary: Predictive Monitoring and Controlling and Close Out
Reading: Module 4 Glossary: Predictive Monitoring and Controlling and Close Out
Module 4 Graded Quiz: Predictive Monitoring and Controlling and Close Out

Module 5: Final Submission and Evaluation

Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Overview and Project Submission Requirements
Project Submission and Evaluation

Module 6: Course Wrap Up

Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps
Reading: Thanks from the Course Team
Reading: Copyrights and Trademarks

Module 7: (Bonus Content) Your Personal Portfolio and Job Search Guidance

Reading: Introduction to Bonus lesson
Reading: Introduction to the Project Management CAPM Practice Exam Course
Reading: Guide to Developing a Personal Portfolio
Video: Demo: Personal Portfolio Development
Video: Resume and Job Search Tips

Module 8: Course Rating and Feedback

Course Rating and Feedback

Module 9: Badge

Reading: Claim your badge here and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Prerequisite
An understanding of the fundamentals of project management is essential for this course. While prior project management experience isn't essential, having a foundational knowledge of key principles will help you navigate the project effectively. You should also be comfortable with basic computer use and have access to a reliable internet connection.

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