RPJM 290

Special Topics in Project and Program Management

Topic: Managing Projects as Investments

In this course, we will be exploring how to approach projects as investments and how to measure and manage their performance. You will learn advanced concepts in critical path analysis and how to calculate metrics related to understanding the cost and value of projects.

As you progress through the course, you will discover how to manage the triple constraint in order to maximize the return on investment of your projects. This includes learning about resource scheduling and leveling, as well as earned-value-based techniques such as the schedule performance index (SPI) and earned schedule tracking. You will also delve into innovative measurements such as critical path drag, Devaux's Index of Project Performance (DIPP), and the cost of leveling with unresolved bottlenecks (CLUB).

All projects are investments, and this course will teach you how to allocate your resources effectively in order to achieve a profit or positive result. Whether you work in a corporate setting, government agency, or non-profit organization, the skills and knowledge you gain in this course will be valuable in helping you manage your projects as investments.

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