Fundamentals of Project Management
Part of the Certificate in Project Management and Planning
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Master the fundamentals of waterfall project management and confidently lead technical projects.
Engineering Management
Online Self-Paced
20 hours
2 CEUs
$500
Take as a standalone course or as part of the
Certificate in Project Management and Planning
Instructors: Amy Bechner, Buck Buchanan
Curriculum designed and delivered by Johns Hopkins faculty
LIVE monthly seminars and office hours
Engaging learning including video walkthroughs and hands-on activities
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Fundamentals of Project Management provides a comprehensive and structured approach to mastering waterfall project management principles and practices for building and executing technical engineering-related projects. In this course, you will tap into the expertise of Johns Hopkins faculty to deepen your understanding of planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects, with a strong focus on leadership, teamwork, and effective communication.
Dive into essential topics with practical projects to learn to define a project, understand the project management life cycle, and the roles and responsibilities of a project manager. In this course, you will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, and develop essential skills such as risk mitigation, quality assurance, conflict resolution, and resource optimization.
You’ll learn project management by working with a realistic $9 million automated inventory and drone delivery system scenario throughout the entire course. You’ll apply every concept—from creating work breakdown structures to developing comprehensive project plans—using this detailed case study of a 12-month technology project involving software integration, hardware procurement, and system deployment. Take on the role of project planning and analysis, creating the same deliverables and presentations that real project managers develop for executive leadership.
Who is this Course For?
- Project Managers: Those responsible for leading projects and ensuring they meet their objectives.
- Team Leaders: Individuals who manage teams and need to coordinate various project activities.
- Engineers and Technical Professionals: Those involved in the technical aspects of projects and need to understand project management principles.
- Business Analysts: Professionals who analyze business needs and translate them into project requirements.
- Consultants: Individuals who provide project management expertise to organizations.
- Aspiring Project Managers: Those looking to transition into project management roles.
Skills Gained
- Risk Mitigation
- Quality Assurance
- Conflict Resolution
- Resource Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Change Management
- Performance Assessment
Prerequisites
You should have at least a basic understanding of management principles, as well as familiarity with organizational structures and team collaboration.
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Meet Your Instructors
Amy Bechner
Texas Instruments, Johns Hopkins University
Amy has spent 25+ years working at Texas Instruments and is currently Director of Program Management and Product Engineering for the MSP Business in Embedded Processors. She is one of the few PMs elected as Senior Members of the Technical Staff. Amy is an instructor in Hopkins Engineering’s #1 ranked online master’s program in engineering management. She earned her MBA in Project Management from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Buck Buchanan
Johns Hopkins University
Buck retired as a Colonel after 29+ years in the Air Force. After a stint at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory as a Project Area Manager, he joined Raytheon Solipsys as the Director of Business Development. Buck is currently a lecturer and advisor in Hopkins Engineering’s #1 ranked online master’s program in engineering management. He earned master’s degrees from Southern Illinois University, the University of Oklahoma, and Air University.
This course includes content developed by Johns Hopkins faculty and instructors beyond those listed.
Faculty are Here to Help!
Questions about course content? Looking compare model results or get feedback? Stop by monthly Zoom office hours to talk with Amy, Buck, and fellow students.
Topics Covered
- Project Management Framework & Lifecycle
Learn the complete project lifecycle from concept to disposal and master the integrated framework that connects planning, execution, and control phases for guaranteed project success. - Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Transform complex projects into manageable, deliverable-based components using professional WBS techniques that eliminate scope creep and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. - Advanced Scheduling & Critical Path Method
Master Critical Path Method to identify make-or-break project activities, create professional Gantt charts, and never miss another critical deadline. - Expert-Level Budgeting & Cost Estimation
Develop bulletproof project budgets using multiple estimation techniques, understand direct vs. indirect costs and evaluate top-down and bottom-up approaches. - Finance & Contract Management
Navigate complex contract types, manage subcontractors professionally, and make strategic make/buy decisions that save thousands on every project. - Microsoft Project Professional Training
Get hands-on mastery of industry-standard Microsoft Project with step-by-step training, templates, and real-world application to the PickPOCIT case study.
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Fundamentals of Project Management
Engineering Management
Online Self-Paced
20 hours
2 CEUs
$500
Take as a standalone course or as part of the
Certificate in Project Management and Planning