In an era of thriving businesses, both small and large, it is crucial to possess an in-depth understanding of the minutiae of the building blocks of a successful organization. Building, growing, and sustaining a successful business requires great knowledge in multiple fields. Through this 6-course Specialization in Business Value and Project Management, you will be provided a well-rounded knowledge of three key facets of business – Financial Accounting and Managing Projects and Organizations.
Business Value and Project Management Specialization
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Business Value and Project Management Specialization
Coursework to build great organizational leaders.. Learners will be able to form a more wholistic perspective on business fundamentals and better manage organizational development, change, and projects.
Instructors: Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta, Ph.D., PMP, CSM, CSPO
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(203 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
- Project Closure
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Financial Statements
- Financial Accounting
- Cash Flows
- Governance
- Agile Methodology
- Organizational Structure
- Organizational Leadership
- Revenue Recognition
- Accrual Accounting
- Project Management
- Business Ethics
- Project Implementation
- Change Management
- Business Management
- Organizational Strategy
- Management Training And Development
- Waterfall Methodology
- Organizational Change
What’s included
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Taught in English
180 practice exercises
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- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Specialization - 6 course series
What you'll learn
Accounting information and how it is used by different capital market participants
Record financial information and produce the main financial statements
Fundamental accounting concepts and revenue recognition criteria in preparing financial statements,
Conduct the accounting for short-term assets, with a particular focus on accounts receivables and inventories.
Skills you'll gain
Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Accounting
What you'll learn
To account for fixed assets
Understand accounting for liabilities
Evaluate shareholders’ equity section of a balance sheet, and
Understand preparation and information provided by cash flows statement.
Skills you'll gain
Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Accounting, Equities, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Fixed Asset, and Balance Sheet
What you'll learn
Identify and explain many of the common organizational design challenges faced by organizations
Apply theory and principles to more effectively deal with these organizational design challenges in your own professional life
Analyze the effectiveness of organizational design choices in various organizations
Make organizational design recommendations to increase organizational effectiveness
Skills you'll gain
Organizational Structure, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Human Resource Strategy, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Organizational Change, and Organizational Effectiveness
What you'll learn
Identify and explain common challenges faced by managers in organizations.
Apply theory and principles to become a more effective manager in your own professional life.
Analyze the effectiveness of managerial decisions in various organizations.
Make managerial recommendations to increase organizational effectiveness.
Skills you'll gain
Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Culture, Business Leadership, Change Management, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Training And Development, Strategic Leadership, People Analytics, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, and Strategic Thinking
What you'll learn
Describe the concepts of project management and the key activities in the project life cycle
Develop a project management plan that documents the actions necessary to define, coordinate, and measure all project activities
Identify necessary labor and material resources, estimate the required units to meet expectations, and demonstrate impact of changes to project scope
Demonstrate how teams are assigned and formed, describe the stages of team development, and optimize the project schedule
Skills you'll gain
Waterfall Methodology, Risk Management, Scope Management, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Sprint Planning, and Resource Management
What you'll learn
Create a realistic resource plan.
Evaluate a project's timing in light of resource shortages.
Monitor a project using earned value management.
Manage a project using the Scrum framework.
Skills you'll gain
Waterfall Methodology, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Scheduling, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Cost Management, Project Controls, Timelines, Resource Management, and Project Implementation
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Build toward a degree
This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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Frequently asked questions
Time to completion can vary based on your schedule, most learners are able to complete the Specialization in 3-6 months.
No background knowledge is necessary for this Specialization.
It is recommended that the courses in the Specialization be taken in the order outlined.
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