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Project management is an integral part of transformative programs in the healthcare industry. As healthcare evolves and many initiatives are realized, project management skills become extremely necessary. Along with providing Professional Development Units (PDUs) from the Project Management Institute (PMI), this 8-week program will enable learners to understand the essential elements of project management and their application to the healthcare industry.

Program Benefits

• Identify the tools and techniques best suited for project planning, including scope, time, cost, resource planning, monitoring, and reporting
• Recognize warning signs of project issues common to a variety of healthcare settings
• Describe the leadership skills vital to thrive as a successful project manager in healthcare
• Analyze and develop strategies for successfully communicating with healthcare project stakeholders
• Develop strategies for managing risks and changes specific to projects in healthcare settings
• Decompose healthcare project scope into manageable work packages
• Appreciate the nuances of managing projects in healthcare
• Appreciate the role that organizational change plays in healthcare project success and identify tools to support change

Curriculum

• Unit 1: Projects and People in Healthcare Organizations
• Unit 2: Project Scope and Quality Management
• Unit 3: Project Stakeholder Management and Communications Management
• Unit 4: Project Time and Cost Management
• Unit 5: Project Resources Management and Organizational Change Management
• Unit 6: Project Procurement and Risk Management
• Unit 7: Project Integration Management and Project Execution Monitoring
• Unit 8: Project Controls and Project Closing