Project Management for Higher Education Programs
This micro-course introduces project management principles, tools, and techniques tailored for higher education professionals involved in program administration, academic initiatives, and curriculum development.
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Chapter 1
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Project Management in Higher Education
This lesson will provide a brief overview on how to apply project management skills in higher education
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Lesson 2: Defining Elements of a Project Charter
This lesson offers in-depth insights into SMART goals, defining measurable objectives, and establishing a well-defined project charter.
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Chapter 2
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Lesson 1: Project Planning and Timeline Management
This lesson will help learners develop skills to manage time, resources, and budgets within a higher education environment.
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Lesson 2: Stakeholder Communication and Team Collaboration
This lesson will cover strategies for identifying and managing the needs of various stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and community partners, to foster a collaborative academic environment.
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Lesson 3: Resource Allocation and Budget Management
This lesson will help learners develop skills to manage time, resources, and budgets within a higher education environment.
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Chapter 3
Meet your instructors
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Meet your instructors ✳
Ann Joyce, PhD
Dr. Joyce brings over 20 years of expertise in project management and higher education administration to this course. She will guide participants through proven processes and systems for managing multi-million-dollar projects, emphasizing strategies tailored to the higher education environment. This course is crafted to equip project managers and higher education administrators with the skills to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate projects with precision and impact, ensuring successful outcomes in complex educational settings.
What you’ll learn
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This lesson gives a brief overview of project management principles.
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This lesson outlines project goals, objectives, and scope.
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Develop a project timeline that aligns with academic calendars and deadlines.
Course Objectives
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Discuss the fundamentals of project management and how they apply to higher education.
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Identify and apply key project management tools and techniques to plan and execute projects.
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Develop skills to manage time, resources, and budgets within a higher education environment.
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Assess project risks and measure project success.
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Gain insight into managing stakeholders, including faculty, students, administration, and external partners.