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Project Management for Engineering and Technology

Explore the behavioral and quantitative aspects of project management to manage virtually any program, or task force.

18 Interactive Lessons and 202 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
211 Practice Test Questions

Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access 4.6/5 (279 Reviews)

18Interactive Lessons

202Topics

211Practice Test Questions

88Flashcards

88Glossary of terms

01 / Skills you'll get

What you will be able to do

This interactive course covers the essential technical and people aspects of project management tailored for engineering and technology sectors. It includes project planning, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation, providing engineers with the skills to manage big and small projects easily. By the end of this course, you will improve your ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, driving success and innovation in your professional journey.

Understand elements, project success criteria, and the importance of effective communication.
Discover the characteristics of an effective project manager and understand different organizational structures.
Learn to create project charters, feasibility analyses, and stakeholder registers.
Develop skills in scheduling, cost estimation, budgeting, and planning for human resources, communication, procurement, and quality.
Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks.
Build and manage project teams, handle conflict, and ensure effective procurement processes.
Monitor scope, schedule, costs, and quality, using earned value management and performance review techniques.
Conduct project closeouts to identify improvements, and deliverables achieved, and appreciate team effort.
Enhance leadership abilities, influencing, and negotiating skills.

Course Highlights

18 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
211 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices

02 / Lessons & labs

See exactly what you will learn and practice

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Lessons

18 Interactive Lessons · 202 topics

01 Overview of Project Management 11 topics

Project Defined
Need for Project Managers
Essential Elements of a Project
Internal Versus External Projects
Speaking the Language of Project Management
Project Success Criteria
People Skills in Project Management
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

02 Roles and Responsibilities of Project Managers 10 topics

The Project Manager's Functions
Process Functions of Project Managers
People Functions of Project Managers
Characteristics of an Effective Project Manager
Functional, Matrix, and Project-Based Organizations
Project Management Certifications
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

03 Project Initiation 11 topics

Outcomes of the Project Initiation Phase
Project Description
Project Feasibility Analysis
Project Concept Document
Project Charter
Stakeholder Register
Project Kickoff Meeting
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activity

04 Project Planning — The Schedule 14 topics

Benefits of Planning and Scheduling
The Planning and Scheduling Process
Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
Key Facts About Developing a WBS
The WBS Dictionary
Enterprise Environmental Factors
Estimating Activity Duration and Sequencing Activities
Displaying the Project Schedule
The CPM Network Diagram
Scheduling Software and Combined Schedule Formats
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application activities

05 Project Planning — The Cost Estimate and Budget 9 topics

The Cost Estimate
Costs To Be Included in Estimates
Estimating Methods
Estimating Products
The Budget
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

06 Project Planning — HR, Communication, Procurement, and Quality Plans 8 topics

The Human Resource Plan
The Communication Plan
Procurement Plan
The Quality Management Plan
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

07 Project Planning — The Risk Management Plan 12 topics

Risk Defined
Risk Management Defined
Classifications of Risk Factors
Risk As It Relates to Project Success Criteria
Risk Identification Process
Qualitative Risk Analysis
Quantitative Risk Analysis
Quantitative Analysis Tools
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

08 Project Execution — Build the Project Team 14 topics

Teambuilding Defined
Common Mission: The Basis of Effective Teamwork
Building the Project Team
Explaining the Roles of Team Members
Explain How the Team is Supposed to Operate
Four-Step Model for Building Effective Teams
Evaluating Teambuilding Activities
Initiating the Team's Work
Teams should be Coached
Handling Conflict in Teams
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

09 Project Execution — Procurements 10 topics

Procurement Methods
Preparing an RFP or RFQ Package
Bonds, Addenda, and Alternates
Contracts for Subcontractors and Materials Suppliers
Evaluating Bidders and Bids
Ethics in Procurement
Summary
Key terms and concepts
Review questions
Application Activities

10 Project Monitoring and Control 13 topics

Monitoring and Controlling Scope
Monitoring and Controlling the Schedule
Monitoring and Controlling Costs
Earned Value Management
To-Complete Performance Index
Performance Reviews
Cost Monitoring and Control Software
Quality Monitoring and Control Methods
Monitoring and Controlling Risk
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

11 Project Closeout 12 topics

Steps in the Project Closeout Process
Verify the Scope
Close Out the Contract
Close Out the Administrative Aspects of the Project
Conduct a Lessons-Learned Review
Develop the Project Closeout Report
Recognize Team Members
Complete the Final Step
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

12 Project Managers as Team Leaders 15 topics

Leadership Defined
Influencing Team Members
Eight Cs of Leadership for Project Managers
Caring and Leadership
Competence and Leadership
Character and Leadership
Communication and Leadership
Clarity and Leadership
Commitment and Leadership
Courage and Leadership
Credibility and Leadership
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activity

13 Project Managers as Motivators 13 topics

Motivation Defined
Motivational Context
Basic Survival Needs and Motivation
Safety and Security Needs and Motivation
Social Needs and Motivation
Esteem Needs and Motivation
Self-Actualization Needs and Motivation
Developing Personal Motivation Plans
Additional Motivation Strategies
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

14 Communicating, Influencing, and Negotiating 21 topics

Begin with a Communication Plan
Communication Skills can be Learned
Communication Defined
Communication is a Process
Not All Communication is Effective
Factors that can Inhibit Communication
Listening Well Improves Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Verbal Communication
Communicating Corrective Feedback
Written Communication
Influencing and Negotiating in Project Management
Negotiation Defined
Characteristics of Effective Negotiators
Preparation and Successful Negotiations
Conducting Negotiations
After Agreeing—Follow Through
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

15 Project Managers and Time Management 6 topics

Poor Time Management and Team Performance
Common Time Management Problems and their Solutions
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

16 Project Managers and Change 5 topics

Change Management Model for Project Managers
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

17 Project Managers and Diversity 8 topics

Diversity Defined
Diversity-Related Concepts
Prejudice is Learned Behavior that can be Unlearned
Overcoming Prejudice and Embracing Diversity
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

18 Project Managers and Adversity 10 topics

Do Not Give Up and Never Quit
Face Adversity and Overcome It
Accept Adversity as a Normal Part of Life
Accept that Life can be Unfair
Help Team Members who are Facing Adversity
Dealing with Micromanagers who create Problems
Summary
Key Terms and Concepts
Review Questions
Application Activities

03 / Reviews

4.6

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279 verified learner reviews

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★★★★

I reviewed uCertify's Project Management for Engineering and Technology: First Edition course. This training takes its language directly from the PMI book it is based on.

Danielle Levsky · Learning Technologist

04 / FAQs

Questions before you start

What are the prerequisites of this project management training course?

There are no formal prerequisites. However, you should ideally have a basic understanding of project management, experience in working with a team, basic computer skills, and familiarity with business and organizational principles.

How can I access online project management training?

You can sign up to the uCertify platform and buy this course to get started with your training on project management for business, engineering, and technology sectors.

How can I access course materials after completion?

You’ll have access to the course materials after completion of the course by logging into your uCertify account.

Is project management a good career choice?

Yes, it is a promising career with high salaries, especially for those with an organized mindset and looking for a variety of work. After taking this course, you will develop technical and behavioral skills that will groom you into an engineering project manager, opening doors to lucrative opportunities.

The Go-To Course For Project Management!

From philosophy to methodology, this project management training course is dedicated to both theoretical and practical applications of various techniques and tactics.

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