Learning Outcomes

Modern Technical Project Management

Living and Geometric Order

Project Life Cycle and Living Order

Roles of a Project Manager

Lean - Eliminating Waste in Living Order

Agile: Fast Feedback in Living Order

Practical Tips

Lesson Summary

Learn more about the basic principles and practices involved in technical project management, geometric and living order, and an introduction to Lean and Agile software development.

Strategy in Technical Project Management

Lean and Strategy

Portfolio Management - Aligning Projects with Strategy

Terminating Projects

Learn more about strategies to adopt for effective project execution and portfolio management in the context of technical project management.

Project Initiation and the Project Life Cycle

Project Initiation

Defining Project Success

The Project Charter

Managing Project Scope

Project Context

Learn more about defining the project scope and structure, project success, and project initiation.

The Role of Procurement in Supply Chain Management

Enterprise to Project Procurement

Procurement Relationships

Managing Procurement Waste

Value over Price

From RFP to Contract

Procurement - Domains and Approaches

Forms of Procurement

Communication 101

Learn more about procurement processes in technical project management from procurement relationships, procurement waste, supply chain management, and more.

Teams in a Dynamic World

Behaviors that Build Trust

Team Motivators and Demotivators

Managing Teams and Transitions

Virtual Teams

Core Considerations of Leadership

Learn more about leadership in technical project management from team formation, team management, motivators and demotivators, and more.

A New Planning Approach

The Geometric Order Approach: Push Planning

The Living Order Approach: Pull Planning

Push Planning and Pull Planning

Sustainability and Contingency Plans

Learn more about project planning from the geometric and living order approaches, push and pull planning, sustainability, and contingency plans in this module.

From Planning to Scheduling

Geometric and Living Order - Scheduling Methods

Push - The Critical Path Method (CPM)

Pull: Post-Its, Last Planner, and Agile

Learn more about project scheduling in technical project management.

Diploma in Project Management in Practice - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Risks, Threats, and Issues

Risk Management and Project Success

Risk Reporting

Contingency Planning and Probabilistic Risk Modeling

Ethics and Risk Management

Learn more about managing project risk in technical project management from this module.

Managing Scope for Success

Understanding Budgets and Costs

Target-Value Design

Learn more about managing the value, costs and budgets of projects in technical project management from this module.

Managing Resources in Living Order

Geometric Order Resource Optimization Techniques

Estimating Resource Capacity in Agile

Externalities and the Future

Learn more about managing limited resources in technical project management from this module.

Monitoring for Active Control

Information Overload and Project Dashboards

Informed Intuition

The Illusion of Linearity

Learn more about project monitoring, analytics, and control in technical project management from this module.

Getting the Fundamentals Right

Auditing: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Correcting Course or Shutting Down

Closing out a Project

Learn more about improving project performance using project reviews from this module.

Negotiation 101

Information-Based Bargaining, Cultures, and Emotions

Negotiation - Ethics and Dispute Resolution

Learn more about negotiation as a critical project management skill in technical project management from this module.

Developing Yourself and Your Organization

Project Management Maturity

Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning

Sustainability - Thick or Thin?

Personal Project Management Maturity

Learn more about personal and organizational project management growth in technical project management from this module.

Reassess and Plan for the Future

Event-Driven and Intention-Driven Project Management

Creating a Professional Development Plan

The Future of Technical Project Management

Learn about putting all the pieces together in technical project management from this module.

Diploma in Project Management in Practice - Second Assessment

Diploma in Project Management in Practice - Assessment

Improve your project management skills for managing complex technical projects with this free online course.

Diploma in Project Management in Practice

This online technical project management course will teach you about practical project management. It covers the fundamental principles and practices in project management including basic concepts such as project selection, initiation and procurement. You will study leadership, planning, scheduling, risks, and costs and budgets. You will also learn about resource allocation, monitoring, and control needed to manage complex technical projects.

Improve your technical project management skills with Alison’s free online course 'Diploma - Project Management in Practice'. This course covers the basic principles and practices essential in effective modern project management. The course will improve your project management skills for managing complex technical projects.
The course begins with an overview of the concepts in modern technical project management, and a basic introduction to Lean and Agile software development. The course then describes the various processes involved in project management such as project selection, initiation, procurement, leadership, planning, scheduling, risks, costs and budgets, resource allocation, monitoring and control. Finally, you will learn about negotiation as a critical skill, project management growth, and project closure.
This course is aimed at meeting the interests and needs of career professionals who value practical principles and guidance, and students who wish to build on past experiences and improve on effective strategies for managing complex technical projects. This includes an emphasis on applying concepts of project management to real-world issues. So, why wait? Start the course today and learn how to become an effective project manager!

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Introduction to the Catering Industry

Food safety in the Catering Industry

FATTOM and the 4C’s in Catering

Terms and Definitions

This module introduces the learner to the catering industry, its significance and its different types; along with the importance of food safety to this industry. The key factors and practices that affect the safety of foods prepared and handled during catering are also discussed.

What is HACCP?

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 1)

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 2)

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 3)

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 4)

In this module, you will be introduced to the HACCP food safety system, its history and benefits. Learners will learn about the prerequisite programs that have to be implemented before the application of HACCP such as establishment and facilities requirements, personal hygiene, cleaning , and the control of food preparation operations.

Step 1: Assemble the HACCP Team

Steps 2 & 3: The Product Description and It's intended Use

Steps 4 & 5: The Flow Diagram and On-Site Confirmation

In this module, learners will be introduced to the five preliminary steps that are the foundation of HACCP implementation. Learners will also gain knowledge on how to form the HACCP team, describe products and their intended use, and how to construct a flow diagram and perform an on-site conformation.

The Seven Principles of HACCP (Part 1)

The Seven Principles of HACCP (Part 2)

The Seven Principles of HACCP (Part 3)

This module provides the learner with extensive details about the seven principles of HACCP that have to be applied, along with practical activities on how to implement these principles in the catering industry and how to establish a HACCP worksheet.

HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants and Other Catering Services - Assessment

In this free online course, learn how to implement the HACCP Food Safety System in your catering establishment.

HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants and Other Catering Services

This free online course on ‘HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants and other Catering Services’ will teach you a step-by-step approach to implementing the HACCP system, its preliminary steps and principles in your catering business of any size. You will learn how to establish this system along with its procedures and documents to ensure the safety of food items and dishes being prepared and served in your catering establishment.

Introduction to ISO 45001:2018 OH&SMS

Publication of ISO 45001:2018

Important Terminology in ISO 45001:2018

Learn more about the ISO 45001:2018 OH&SMS standard, its publication, and important terminology used in ISO 45001:2018.

Leadership and Organizational Context

Managing Risk: Opportunities and Support Functions

Operational Controls and Emergency Responses

Learn more about leadership and organizational context related to ISO 45001:2018; how to manage risk, its opportunities and support functions; and effective operational controls and emergency responses.

Monitoring, Measurement and Analysis

Internal Audits and Management Reviews

Continuous Improvement

Learn more about monitoring, measurement and analysis related to ISO 45001:2018;  as well as how to carry out successful internal audits and management reviews; and implement Continuous Improvement.

ISO 45001:2018 Course Assessment

Start this free online course about ISO 45001:2018 - Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

ISO 45001:2018 - Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

This free online ISO 45001 course will familiarise you with the Principles of Occupational Health and Safety prescribed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). New standard ISO 45001 was published in March of 2018, this course will teach you why the ISO has chosen to develop the standard, how the standard works, the potential benefits the standard can deliver to businesses, about the PDCA approach, and more.

History of ISO 9001 Revisions

Process Approach And PDCA Cycle

Context Of Organization And Risk Based Thinking

Reading ISO 9001:2015 is often difficult to understand without having the basic knowledge of concepts discussed in the standard. Some of the basic concepts are Process Approach, PDCA Cycle and Risk based thinking. This module helps you to grasp those concepts which act as a foundation for Quality Management System.

Clauses on Planning of the Quality Management System

Clauses on the Operation of the Quality Management System

Clauses on the Check & Act of the Quality Management System

This module explains the existing auditable clauses of the standard along with all their requirements and guidelines. The clauses are explained in simple terms and with simple meaningful sentences. Auditable clauses are from Clause 4 to Clause 10, and it includes Context of Organization, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Evaluation and Improvement.

Organization Knowledge

Internal Auditing

Management Review

Quality Management System is based on some essential elements. Some of these elements were present in ISO 9001:2008, but ISO 9001:2015 has added one more essential element (management of organizational knowledge), while the other two elements (internal audits and management reviews) are already part of the previous version. However, there are some changes in the latest version to these two elements as well.

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS) - Course Assessment

In this free online ISO 9001 course learn how ISO 9001:2015 offers a framework for organizations to maintain QMS.

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS)

This free online Quality Management Systems(QMS) course shows organizations how to maintain QMS according to the ISO 9001 standard. The standard was revised in September 2015 to incorporate some vital changes. This course explains all the clauses and changes to the standard and outlines the basic concepts of the standard to new learners. By taking this course, you will gain expertise, which will make you a valuable asset to companies worldwide.

Introduction to HIPAA

HIPAA Security Rules

Penalties for Non-Compliance

This module on Fundamentals of HIPAA provides comprehensive training on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Participants will learn about HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules, including key safeguards to protect patient information and ensure compliance. It also offers practical guidance on preventing data breaches.

Fundamentals of HIPAA Law and Its Privacy Rules - Course Assessment

Harness the significance of modern healthcare administrators and privacy officers with this free online course.

Fundamentals of HIPAA Law and Its Privacy Rules

Discover the essentials of HIPAA with our comprehensive free online course. This course will cover the fundamental principles of HIPAA, including patient privacy, security requirements, and compliance strategies, which are perfect for healthcare admins. Gain critical knowledge by enrolling today and empower yourself with the expertise to navigate the complex landscape of HIPAA regulations and ensure the organization adheres to legal standards.

Quality Management System of Medical Devices' Suppliers and Manufacturers

ISO 13485:2016 Important Terminologies

Publication of ISO 13485:2016 and Context of Publication

This module explains the existing relevant standards and regulation for medical devices' industry and enlightens the revision of ISO 13485. It also presents some important terminologies with related definitions as defined by ISO 13485; which are arranged in separate groups. It also covers the comparison of ISO 13485 to FDA 21 CFR Part 820. All mandatory documents required by different clauses of the ISO 13485:2016 standard are also enumerated in this module along with its given clause reference.

Quality Management System Requirements

Management Responsibility and Resource Management

Product Realization – Planning to Design and Development

Product Realization – Purchasing and Production

In this module you will learn the operations of the QMS for a medical devices company. It covers top management requirements and offers ideas to manage resource requirements in the organization. It enlightens the concept of medical devices' product realization. It covers all elements of product realization such as quality planning, customer related processes, design and development, purchasing and production etc.

Monitoring and Measurement

Control of Non-Conforming Product

Analysis and Improvement

In this module, Clause - 8 of the ISO 13485:2016 standard is taught. Clause - 8 specifies the general requirements, management of monitoring and measurement issues, nonconforming product management, data analysis etc. Within this clause - 8, Clause - 8.5 is on improvement which paves out ways for the organization to improve its system, products, and processes through the framework of corrective and preventive actions.

ISO 13485:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices - Assessment

In this free online course learn about the requirements of Quality Management Systems for Medical Device organizations and its regulatory aspects.

ISO 13485:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices

This free online ISO 13485 certification training course will teach you about quality management systems for medical devices. You will study the ISO 13485:2016 standard, learn how it was developed, and look into the practical steps to company certification on ISO 13485. You will cover the types of available personal certifications and look closely at standard terminologies related to stakeholders, product, QMS, Risk and Sterilization, and more!

Introduction to International Standards for Auditing

How to Conduct Auditing

Competence and Elements of ISO 9001:2015

In this module, you will be introduced to the roles, required skills and the qualification of the lead auditor with their importance in the different sectors. We cover the challenges and the principles of auditing before delving into managing an audit program and assessing the competence and evaluation of auditors.

ISO 19011 Lead Auditor - Course Assessment

Learn how to set up an effective organisational auditing management system in this free online quality assurance course.

ISO 19011 Lead Auditor

ISO 19011:2018 is an international standard that guides the establishment of auditing management systems for organisations. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the role of a lead auditor and explains how they implement auditing principles to create robust auditing systems. We show you how to manage an audit programme to ensure organisational compliance and boost efficiency by determining the competence and credibility of auditors.