Project Management: Risk and Resourcing
EXMGT 5443 is offered this spring, summer:
Risk management and resource planning are key elements in the successful completion of a project. The processes and activities necessary to manage risk, a detailed understanding of the increased importance of project procurement, and the core concepts, as well as tools and practices, to be employed for effective project human resource management will be studied in this two-day seminar. Using an applicable case study, the concepts learned in the classroom can be immediately applied to your real-life project.
Course at a glance
- Blended learning delivery: face-to-face, in-class instruction is organically combined with online modules for an enriched and more flexible learning experience.
- Class dynamics based on hands-on learning, with group activities and lively classroom discussions.
- Aimed at professionals in entry to mid-level management who are beginning to manage small or large projects as part of their current role.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Define risks and list the characteristics of risks.
- Describe the project risk management process.
- Understand the make vs. buy decision.
- Define project procurement and list the types of items, resources, and service which may be procured in a project.
- Define project human resource management and describe its purpose.
- Identify the required components included within a project human resource plan.
- Describe the methods through which projects acquire human resources.
Offered:
Apr 22, 2021Apr 23, 2021
9:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
9:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
Synchronous online learning, eClass
14 hours of instruction
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
David YukID: david-yuk
Class info
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This is a synchronous course that features live online activities at predetermined times. This class requires post-work components to be completed after the last meeting. Detailed information will be communicated to you via your ualberta email address and the class syllabus. For the real-time classroom sessions, a computer with both audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset) is required. To start your online learning experience visit www.ext-leo.ca/students
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14 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: May be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and the Canada Training Benefit. (view all)
Corporate multi-registration packages (groups of 4 or more) are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until April 22, 2021. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
Jul 8, 2021Jul 9, 2021
9:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
9:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
Synchronous online learning, eClass
14 hours of instruction
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Dave LudwickID: dave-ludwick
Class info
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This is a synchronous course that features live online activities at predetermined times. This class requires post-work components to be completed after the last meeting. Detailed information will be communicated to you via your ualberta email address and the class syllabus. For the real-time classroom sessions, a computer with both audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset) is required. To start your online learning experience visit www.ext-leo.ca/students
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14 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: May be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and the Canada Training Benefit. (view all)
Corporate multi-registration packages (groups of 4 or more) are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until July 8, 2021. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
This course has no formal prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- Blended courses combine in-class and online activities; be sure to refer to your course schedule to learn more about when the class meets in person and when you’ll be completing work online.
- This is a graded course; assessment includes post-course work to be completed via eClass.
- The online components of this course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
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*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.
We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.