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Are you imagining a future as a CEO or founder of your own company? Have you ever wondered what skills you will need to launch a product and build a successful business? All businesses, whether in tech, marketing, advertising, engineering, nonprofits, investing, or communication, need skilled leaders who can manage and execute projects. This course exposes you to cutting-edge tools for handling project planning and management in business--and in life. Projects can include everything from applying to college to building the next Facebook to designing a self-driving car. Together we'll take a new or existing idea and transform it into a full-blown project. The class will dive into the fundamentals of project management including:
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Assessing the key areas for project planning
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Identifying and managing risk
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Using communication skills for managing your team
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Working within the "tradeoff triangle" of budget, time, and scope
Through case studies, in-class activities, and guest speakers, you'll get a bird's eye view of project work today and its important role in your future.
