Project Analytics

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Project analytics track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to scope, schedule, and cost to provide a structured approach to project planning and management. This course applies a variety of analytical tools and techniques to balance the competing demands of scope, schedule, and cost. Students learn how to establish the performance measurement baseline and gain proficiency in the tools and techniques used to compare actual work accomplished against established plans. The course utilizes industry standard scheduling and budgeting tools, including schedule diagnostic tools. Coursework aligns with the Project Management Institute’s Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures, Practice Standard for Scheduling, and Practice Standard for Project Estimating. Students develop a collection of project analytics in reports, graphs, and charts appropriate for presentation to business leaders.