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Project Initiation: How to Launch Successful Projects

BUS ADM X442.7

47379985
Delivery Options Online

This course focuses primarily on pre-project planning activities—the process of identifying and translating business needs into project requirements. You learn how to launch project initiation, develop stakeholder management plans and conduct requirements analysis. You also learn to justify projects through ROI analysis, feasibility studies and a comprehensive business case. As a result, you gain an understanding of the project charter as the output of comprehensive initiation processes that then guide project planning and delivery.

The course ends with an examination of how to launch project planning, with a look at team building, developing project infrastructure and project-kickoff activities.

Learner Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Produce portfolio-quality project initiation deliverables
  • Define projects in terms of their business value and the importance of satisfying user requirements
  • Lead project initiation efforts and business case development that culminate in a project charter
  • Conduct a thorough stakeholder analysis that produces a stakeholder map, stakeholder register, RACI matrix, and a stakeholder management plan
  • Conduct a requirements analysis that explores a wide range of elicitation techniques, especially a SWOT and gap analysis
  • Create a requirements traceability matrix and project scope statement
  • Demonstrate project feasibility in terms of technical requirements, ROI, legal or regulatory compliance, operational capacity, and schedule
  • Define project governance
  • Create a business case
  • Produce a project charter
  • Launch project planning activities
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Sections

Section 037

Feb 01, 2021 to Mar 28, 2021 Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (2 units)

$1,045.00


Type Online, Fixed Date

Enroll in this course by its start date and complete it by its specified end date. There are no live sessions, but plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and instructor.

Dates

Feb 01, 2021 to Mar 28, 2021

Instructional Hours

30.00

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

2 semester units

Instructors

  • Tom Kendrick

Section Notes

Drop deadline: 6 days after start date.

This is a fixed-date class with asynchronous, online instruction. 

Student will receive access to their online section within the Canvas Learning Management System on the scheduled start date. There are weekly deadlines for assignments, and students will complete assignments within the specific dates posted in their online class.

New to online learning? How to login and access online courses.

Canvas Student Guide for online learning.

Extension's enrollment policies.

 

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK © 2017 Project Management Institute 6th edition ISBN 9781628253825
  • Textbook (Optional) Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide © 2015 Project Management Institute ISBN 1628250690
  • Textbook (Optional) A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, BABOK v3 by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) © 2015 3rd edition ISBN 1927584027
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme by Wysocki © 2019 Wiley 8th edition ISBN 978-1119562801

Section 038

Canceled Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (2 units)

$1,045.00


Type Online, Fixed Date

Enroll in this course by its start date and complete it by its specified end date. There are no live sessions, but plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and instructor.

Dates

Mar 08, 2021 to May 02, 2021

Instructional Hours

30.00

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

2 semester units

Instructors

  • Timothy Donahue-Bombosch

Section Notes

Drop deadline: 6 days after start date.

This is a fixed-date class with asynchronous, online instruction. 

Student will receive access to their online section within the Canvas Learning Management System on the scheduled start date. There are weekly deadlines for assignments, and students will complete assignments within the specific dates posted in their online class.

New to online learning? How to login and access online courses.

Canvas Student Guide for online learning.

Extension's enrollment policies.

 

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK © 2017 Project Management Institute 6th edition ISBN 9781628253825
  • Textbook (Optional) Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide © 2015 Project Management Institute ISBN 1628250690
  • Textbook (Optional) A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, BABOK v3 by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) © 2015 3rd edition ISBN 1927584027
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme by Wysocki © 2019 Wiley 8th edition ISBN 978-1119562801

Section 033

Mar 15, 2021 to Apr 22, 2021 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (2 units)

$1,045.00


Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world! Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Days

M, Th

Time

6:00PM to 8:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Mar 15, 2021 to Apr 22, 2021

Schedule and Location

View Details

Instructional Hours

30.00

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

2 semester units

Instructors

  • Anoop Grover

Section Notes

  • Enroll in the course before the first session.
  • Drop the course before the second session.
  • This course will use live web conferencing to deliver the learning experience.
  • Your instructor will send you the login information by email before the first session.
  • You will also receive access to the online section on the scheduled start date.
  • Here are some useful Canvas resources:
    • Canvas Learning Management System
    • New to online learning? How to login and access online courses.
    • Canvas Student Guide for online learning.
  • See all enrollment policies at this link: https://extension.berkeley.edu/static/studentservices/registration/

Section Materials

  • (Mandatory) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK © 2017 Project Management Institute 6th edition ISBN 9781628253825
  • (Mandatory) Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide © 2015 Project Management Institute ISBN 1628250690

Section 034

Apr 05, 2021 to May 13, 2021 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (2 units)

$1,045.00


Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world! Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Days

M, Th

Time

6:00PM to 8:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

Apr 05, 2021 to May 13, 2021

Schedule and Location

View Details

Instructional Hours

30.00

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

2 semester units

Instructors

  • Alan Tsuda

Section Notes

  • Enroll in the course before the first session.
  • Drop the course before the second session.
  • This course will use live web conferencing to deliver the learning experience.
  • Your instructor will send you the login information by email before the first session.
  • You will also receive access to the online section on the scheduled start date. 
  • Here are some useful Canvas resources:
    • Canvas Learning Management System
    • New to online learning? How to login and access online courses.
    • Canvas Student Guide for online learning.
  • See all enrollment policies at this link: https://extension.berkeley.edu/static/studentservices/registration/

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK © 2017 Project Management Institute 6th edition ISBN 9781628253825
  • Textbook (Optional) Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide © 2015 Project Management Institute ISBN 1628250690
  • Textbook (Optional) A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, BABOK v3 by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) © 2015 3rd edition ISBN 1927584027
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme by Wysocki © 2019 Wiley 8th edition ISBN 978-1119562801

Section 039

Canceled Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (2 units)

$1,045.00


Type Online, Fixed Date

Enroll in this course by its start date and complete it by its specified end date. There are no live sessions, but plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and instructor.

Dates

Apr 05, 2021 to May 30, 2021

Instructional Hours

30.00

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

2 semester units

Instructors

  • Timothy Donahue-Bombosch

Section Notes

Drop deadline: 6 days after start date.

This is a fixed-date class with asynchronous, online instruction. 

Student will receive access to their online section within the Canvas Learning Management System on the scheduled start date. There are weekly deadlines for assignments, and students will complete assignments within the specific dates posted in their online class.

New to online learning? How to login and access online courses.

Canvas Student Guide for online learning.

Extension's enrollment policies.

 

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK © 2017 Project Management Institute 6th edition ISBN 9781628253825
  • Textbook (Optional) Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide © 2015 Project Management Institute ISBN 1628250690
  • Textbook (Optional) A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, BABOK v3 by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) © 2015 3rd edition ISBN 1927584027
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme by Wysocki © 2019 Wiley 8th edition ISBN 978-1119562801

Section 035

May 01, 2021 to Jun 12, 2021 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (2 units)

$1,045.00


Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world! Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Days

Sa

Time

9:00AM to 1:00PM Pacific Time

Dates

May 01, 2021 to Jun 12, 2021

Schedule and Location

View Details

Instructional Hours

30.00

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

2 semester units

Instructors

  • John Kirk

Section Notes

  • Enroll in the course before the first session.
  • Drop the course before the second session.
  • There will be NO CLASS Instruction on SATURDAY May 29th due to the Memorial Holiday weekend
  • This course will use live web conferencing to deliver the learning experience.
  • Your instructor will send you the login information by email before the first session.
  • You will also receive access to the online section on the scheduled start date. 
  • Here are some useful Canvas resources:
    • Canvas Learning Management System
    • New to online learning? How to login and access online courses
    • Canvas Student Guide for online learning
  • See all enrollment policies at this link: https://extension.berkeley.edu/static/studentservices/registration/

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK by Project Management Institute © 2017 6th edition ISBN 9781628253825
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme by Wysocki © 2019 Wiley 8th edition ISBN 978-1119562801
  • Textbook (Optional) Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute © 2015 ISBN 1628250690
  • Textbook (Optional) A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, BABOK v3 by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) © 2015 3rd edition ISBN 1927584027

Section 040

Canceled Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (2 units)

$1,045.00


Type Online, Fixed Date

Enroll in this course by its start date and complete it by its specified end date. There are no live sessions, but plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and instructor.

Dates

May 10, 2021 to Jul 04, 2021

Instructional Hours

30.00

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

2 semester units

Instructors

  • Timothy Donahue-Bombosch

Section Notes

Drop deadline: 6 days after start date.

This is a fixed-date class with asynchronous, online instruction. 

Student will receive access to their online section within the Canvas Learning Management System on the scheduled start date. There are weekly deadlines for assignments, and students will complete assignments within the specific dates posted in their online class.

New to online learning? How to login and access online courses.

Canvas Student Guide for online learning.

Extension's enrollment policies.

 

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK © 2017 Project Management Institute 6th edition ISBN 9781628253825
  • Textbook (Optional) Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide © 2015 Project Management Institute ISBN 1628250690
  • Textbook (Optional) A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, BABOK v3 by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) © 2015 3rd edition ISBN 1927584027
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme by Wysocki © 2019 Wiley 8th edition ISBN 978-1119562801

This course applies to the following programs:

Certificate Program in Project Management

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Required Courses

  • Project Management
  • Project Leadership and Building High-Performing Teams
  • Project Initiation: How to Launch Successful Projects
  • Project Execution and Control

Primary Electives

  • Agile Principles and Practices
  • Project Scope and Quality Management
  • Project Schedule and Risk Management
  • Project Cost and Procurement Management

Additional Electives

  • Advanced Human Factors: Improving Personal Effectiveness and Influence
  • Business Analysis Fundamentals
  • PMP and CAPM Exam Preparation
  • Program Management
  • Special Events Project Planning
  • Essential People Management Skills for Project Leaders
  • Business Process Modeling and Design
  • Software Project Management
  • Leadership Without Authority
  • Agile Principles and Practices
  • Project Scope and Quality Management
  • Project Schedule and Risk Management
  • Project Cost and Procurement Management

Learn More About this Program

Prerequisites

Students must start with Project Management BUS ADM X470.

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Tom Kendrick

Tom Kendrick, PMP®, M.B.A., M.S.E.E., is a former program director for UC Berkeley Extension. He is the author of four project management books, including Identifying and Managing Project Risk (AMACOM, 2009). He has nearly 40 years of worldwide project management experience, including 20 years with Hewlett-Packard and five years with Visa.

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Timothy Donahue-Bombosch

Timothy Donahue-Bombosch, Ph.D., Extension Honored Instructor, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® with more than 10 years of experience managing projects for Cisco, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Becton-Dickinson, Beckman Coulter, Genentech, Iridex, Affymetrix, Kaiser Permanente and Mindjet. 

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Anoop Grover, M.B.A., is a seasoned technology and business visionary leader with executive and hands-on experience. He has a proven track record working across diverse cultures to create business values across Fortune 500 companies such as Symantec, Sun Microsystems and Cisco. Anoop has been responsible for managing global efforts and early stage startups involving hundreds of direct reports and with budgets exceeding $100M. He is a nearly lifelong native of the San Francisco Bay Area, with more than 15 years of academic experience and related certifications in project management (PRINCE2), IT (ITIL), Agile (Scrum Master) and real estate (broker).

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Alan Tsuda

Alan Tsuda, M.B.A., has experience as a consultant, technology officer, operating officer, product manager and systems analyst. He has worked on and managed a variety of projects for organizations including General Electric, General Motors, TRW, Cypress Semiconductor and the City of San Jose.

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Timothy Donahue-Bombosch

Timothy Donahue-Bombosch, Ph.D., Extension Honored Instructor, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® with more than 10 years of experience managing projects for Cisco, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Becton-Dickinson, Beckman Coulter, Genentech, Iridex, Affymetrix, Kaiser Permanente and Mindjet. 

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John Kirk

John Kirk, M.A., M.B.A., PMP, CPA has an extensive and varied business background with experience in accounting/auditing, supply chain, plant management, sales and IT. In terms of project management, he has worked on a large multi-year ERP implementation and as a cybersecurity project manager for a major energy company. Kirk has an M.B.A. from the University of Buffalo and an M.A. from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.

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Timothy Donahue-Bombosch

Timothy Donahue-Bombosch, Ph.D., Extension Honored Instructor, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® with more than 10 years of experience managing projects for Cisco, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Becton-Dickinson, Beckman Coulter, Genentech, Iridex, Affymetrix, Kaiser Permanente and Mindjet. 
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