Advanced Project Management and Tools

Course Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master the art of managing complex projects with Advanced Project Management and Tools. This course equips you with cutting-edge strategies to handle project communications, procurements, risks, and changes effectively, ensuring your projects meet their goals efficiently. You'll dive deep into advanced concepts like resource procurement, risk mitigation, and effective change control while leveraging powerful tools to streamline your workflow. The course begins by exploring communication and meeting management techniques, empowering you to foster collaboration and clarity across diverse teams. You’ll then learn how to manage procurements through resource evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation. The next modules focus on managing risks and issues, and introducing advanced analytical techniques and strategies to anticipate and address potential roadblocks. Further, you'll gain expertise in controlling project changes, from managing IT infrastructure and software adjustments to implementing CI/CD pipelines and environment management. The final chapters highlight the critical artifacts and activities associated with every phase of the project life cycle, ensuring you can efficiently navigate discovery, planning, execution, and closure. Designed for project managers, business analysts, and IT professionals, this course requires a foundational knowledge of project management principles. With its intermediate to advanced difficulty level, the course is perfect for individuals looking to refine their project management skills and explore the latest tools and techniques in the field.