Overview
Take control of your learning journey! PowerED™ is pleased to offer an on-demand version of Project Launch to kick-start your Project Management journey. You can register and begin when it’s convenient for you! You will have access to the course for 90 days to allow maximum flexibility to fit the course into your life. Learning outcomes are the same as our cohort-based Project Launch course.
Course Features
- Register and begin when it suits your schedule.
- Attend an optional weekly group session every Thursday at 5:30 MT with your coach to discuss course materials, field questions, and support you in your journey.
- Graded assignments after each module with personalised feedback.
- Reflection activities for each module to help deepen your understanding of the concepts.
Learning Objectives
You will identify a project of your choice that you will use throughout this course and subsequent Project Management courses.
Through a series of instructional videos, lectures and online reflections you will:
- Learn how to justify and select projects and how stakeholders influence projects.
- Develop the requirements necessary to define project scope and create a list of tasks necessary to accomplish the scope.
- Create effective communication plans and assign responsibilities.
- Gain an understanding of fundamentals of project planning with the use of scheduling software.
- Establish project requirements, objectives and goals before defining the total project scope with the use of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Create a formal project plan with the use of project software and the help of the course coach.
The project plan along with assignments, reflections, and quizzes will be used for determining both the final grade and your mastery of key project management practices. We want to ensure you are positioned for success!
Course Material
Course materials such as readings, templates, and examples are provided and are incorporated within the learning modules. You will download the necessary materials as you progress along the modules. You will receive a code to download the required e-text Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Hybrid 8th Edition, when you register. The optional textbook is not included with your registration.
Optional Textbook: The 7th edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Project Management Institute, Newtown Square, PA, 2017. PMI offers this publication for free to members. For more information about membership benefits, please visit PMI at www.pmi.org.
Claim Your Badge
Upon completion of Project Launch, a digital badge is available.
Make sure to download your badge from PowerED™ and share with your network the verified skills and competencies you achieved by completing this course.
How It Works
Course Access
90 Days
Delivery
Online, On-Demand
Instruction
Self-paced + weekly coaching sessions
Cost
$1210
This course is the first of four in the PowerED™ Project Management Certificate.
- Identify the five process areas for a project
- Identify the role and responsibilities of the project manager and project team
- Conduct a project justification exercise
- Develop a project charter
- Conduct a requirements exercise
- Draft a Statement of Work
- Create a work breakdown structure
- Develop a project scope management plan
- Formulate a stakeholder management plan
- Develop a communication plan
- Develop a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
Christopher C. Sanders, MS, PMP
Chris Sanders is an Aerospace Program Management Professional and holds certifications in the US Federal Government as well as Commercial Acquisition fields for both Project Management, Procurement Management, and Contracting. He is a certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute, a US Federal Government Level II Acquisition Professional, and a Level I Contracting Professional.
He currently supports Business and Programmatic aspects of an international collaborative program: a Deep Space Satellite Experiment Mission to Mars for the United Arab Emirates and the University of Colorado at Boulder, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics.
Chris served 34 years in the US Air Force in various leadership positions. His last assignment involved managing innovative rapid prototyping efforts in Fighter and Bomber Aircraft as well as Space-Based Intelligence programs.
He is an adjunct guest lecturer in Program and Procurement Management for The University of California at Irvine and the National Defense and Aerospace Program, Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee.
- Individuals in any discipline who work on projects in either the public or private sector
- Individuals preparing to pursue career opportunities in the area of project management
Course FAQs
Does this course have prerequisites?
This course does not have a required prerequisite.
Is this an instructor-led course?
This course is designed to be completed at your own pace with weekly coaching sessions with an instructor.
Are there tests or quizzes involved?
There will be graded reflections, assignments, and quizzes within each course to ensure you understand the content.
Can I take only one course or do I have to register for the certificate?
You can register for just one course, however, each course builds on assignments completed in previous courses. We highly recommend you take courses in the suggested sequence in order to maximize your project management knowledge and skills.
Do I have to take the courses in the order displayed on the website?
If possible, you should adhere to the course schedule because the coursework builds on previous assignments. If you must take a break from studies, you can register in your next course in the upcoming offering. Future courses are scheduled at regular intervals.
Do I have to be online at a certain time of day?
You can complete the course work at a time and place that works for you. We encourage you to attend the scheduled online Weekly Discussion to gain a better understanding of the material and ask your instructor questions.
How long will I have access to my courses?
You will have access to your course for 90 days.
What will I receive after I complete all of my courses?
You will receive a digital certificate of completion that is downloadable and printable. Digital badges are also awarded for specific achievements throughout the certificate.
What is the refund policy?
No refunds will be issued for the course. Refunds may be considered under exceptional circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Please contact powered@athabascau.ca for more information.
What are the computer requirements for this course?
You should have access to a Mac, PC, or tablet with an Internet connection, with Safari, Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Firefox as a browser. Here is a link that outlines browser support:
https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/brightspace/requirements/all/browser_support.htm
For virtual sessions:
- Speakers/headphones
- Web camera and microphone
Learners that want to use their smart phone to access the courses can also download the D2L Pulse App for free to access the course available on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.d2l.brightspace.student.android&hl=en_CA
Or the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/brightspace-pulse/id1001688546
Who do I contact if I need help?
If your questions are course related, you can contact the course coach – contact information provided within the course environment. If you are having issues accessing the course or advancing through the course, you can contact powered@athabascau.ca. We are here to help!