What you'll learnGain financial metrics knowledge and skills needed by but lacking on many project teams, presenting career opportunities
Learn key financial metrics used by leading organizations to evaluate proposed projects, on-going projects, and in-place systems
Ability to determine which is most financially advantageous, to revise or replace an underperforming system
Ability to determine the financial value (ROI, etc.) of a proposed project, on-going project, or in-place system
Ability to risk-adjust the financial metrics of proposed projects, on-going projects, and in-place systems
Ability to identify the most financially advantageous proposed projects and those that should be screened out
Ability to detect when a project or system starts to miss its financial objectives, enabling it to be corrected in a timely manner
Ability to quantify in dollars the effects of a project intangible for inclusion in financial metrics
Make financial projections of the financial performance of a proposed project, on-going project, or in-place system
Learn the criteria for effective financial metrics oral and written communication
Ability to identify issues in the use of financial metrics and their possible solutions
RequirementsNo background in finance or statistics is required; the course provides the information needed.
DescriptionThis course includes:5.3 hours of on-demand videoPractice exercises for all financial formulas20 downloadable handouts of material covering each course section20 downloadable sheets with links to related articles, one sheet per section19 quizzes, one for each course section except the course introduction sectionAccess on mobile and TVCertificate of completionRequirements:No background or prior experience in finance or math is required. Everything you need to know is taught in the course.You should have access to spreadsheet software that has the common financial functions, such as Microsoft ExcelAdvantage of this course:1. Experience of course developer and instructorThe course developer and instructor's background includes: Experience as a project manager for small and multi-year projects, chief executive of a Coca-Cola subsidiary providing project management services, consultant to the Pentagon on technology acquisition, university professor responsible for creating and teaching project management courses, and visitor professor at Harvard Business School. He also has a Ph.D. in technology management. His courses have helped many students advance in their careers, including promotions and better jobs. 2. Practical Approach to LearningThis course takes a practical approach to learning project financial metrics. The videos are brief and to the point and include informative slides. Practice exercises are built into the lectures following the descriptions and demonstrations of financial formulas. The quiz after each course section lets you know how well you are doing in that section, so you can strengthen any weak area before going on to the next course section.3. Shortage of Project Professionals with these SkillsMany if not most project teams lack someone with knowledge and skill in project financial metrics. This is one of the reasons for poor project selections, projects that don't meet their objectives, and projects that are cancelled or considered a failure. This course provides knowledge and skills that can make a person stand out from others by having the ability to help prevent costly problems and achieve successful projects, which can boost a person's career and gain new job opportunities.
Who this course is forIndividuals who want or need the professional knowledge and skills required for evaluating proposed projects, on-going projects, and in-place systems, including executives, project sponsors, project managers, project team members, project consultants, and stakeholders concerned with project performance.
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