Work Breakdown Structure

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a project management tool that visualizes the scope of a project and breaks it down into manageable sections. Coursera's WBS catalogue teaches you how to effectively design and implement this tool for successful project execution. You'll learn the principles of creating a WBS, including identifying deliverables, defining work packages, and structuring projects. Additionally, you'll understand the relation between the WBS, project scheduling, and costing. Whether you're a project manager, business analyst, or someone transitioning into these fields, mastering the WBS will enhance your ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively.
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    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Conflict Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership and Management, Influencing

  • Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Timelines, Project Performance, Benchmarking, Project Management Software, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Project Management, Performance Analysis, Variance Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Project Management, LLM Application, Project Management Life Cycle, Prompt Engineering, Case Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Documentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Closure, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Backlogs, User Story, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Management Reporting, Risk Management, Recruitment, Leadership

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    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Cash Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Project Schedules, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Project Management, Staff Management, Finance, Change Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Controls, Scheduling, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Timelines, Quality Management, Planning, Estimation, Budgeting, Dependency Analysis, Matrix Management, Leadership and Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Cost Management, Requirements Management, Contract Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Change Management

  • Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Requirements Management, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Cost Control

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Project Management, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Timelines, Risk Analysis, Project Planning, Resource Management, Procurement, Scheduling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Management, Planning, Leadership

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