Engineering Project Management Specialization Course Syllabus

Overview: This specialization is designed for engineers seeking to advance into project leadership roles. It consists of three core courses covering the full lifecycle of engineering project management—from initiation and planning to risk, quality, teams, and procurement. The program blends practical tools with real-world case studies and aligns with PMI® standards. With a total time commitment of approximately 61 hours, learners will gain hands-on experience through applied assignments and a final project. Lifetime access ensures flexibility for working professionals.

Module 1: Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

Estimated time: 19 hours

• Project initiation and business case development
• Creating project charters
• Stakeholder analysis and stakeholder register creation
• Organizational structures and project scoping
• Project assessments and stakeholder engagement strategies

Module 2: Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

Estimated time: 22 hours

• Developing project requirements and scope statements
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation
• Developing schedules using Gantt charts and critical path method
• Cost estimation and budget development
• Earned value management and performance measurement

Module 3: Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

Estimated time: 20 hours

• Project risk identification and risk matrix development
• Quality planning and assurance techniques
• Team management and organizational dynamics
• Procurement planning and contract management
• Using cause-effect diagrams for quality control

Module 4: Project Documentation and Planning Tools

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Creating comprehensive project charters
• Developing stakeholder registers and communication plans
• Using real-world templates and PMI®-aligned tools

Module 5: Performance Monitoring and Control

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Applying earned value analysis to track progress
• Change management processes
• Monitoring project cost, time, and scope

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 10 hours

• Develop a complete project charter and stakeholder register
• Create a work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget
• Produce a risk matrix, quality plan, and procurement strategy

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with engineering or technical projects
• Basic understanding of project workflows
• Interest in leadership and management roles

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Initiate and plan engineering projects using industry-standard tools
• Create detailed project charters, WBS, and schedules
• Manage project scope, cost, and time using earned value techniques
• Lead teams and engage stakeholders effectively
• Earn PDUs toward PMI® certifications, including PMP®