XPM 9766C Project Risk Management

This course addresses the various approaches, philosophies, and techniques for effective management of project risk and complexity. Key topics: processes and techniques for risk planning, risk identification, analysis, response planning, and control. Additional topics covered include the definition, identification, and categorization of complexity, historical approaches to complex projects, a framework for managing projects in various complexity regimes, managing project sponsorship, stakeholder analysis, and communication.

Credits

11-14 hours

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify both positive and negative risks, and implement a corresponding risk management plan
2. Identify risks, both positive and negative, and understand their potential impact on project results
3. Overcome cultural challenges associated with global multicultural and diverse project teams
4. Use a set of mobilizing skills to keep team members focused on project objectives and outcomes that will lead to success and ultimately to long-term competitive advantage in the marketplace