Planning, budgeting, and execution of environmental monitoring and remediation projects.
Course overview
This course introduces the principles of project management as applied to environmental technology. You will learn how to plan, budget, and execute environmental monitoring and remediation projects. The course covers project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, with a focus on the unique challenges faced in environmental fieldwork and laboratory settings.
You will work through a simulated project from start to finish, developing a project charter, scope statement, work breakdown structure, and schedule. You will also learn to estimate costs, manage risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and community members.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Develop a project charter and scope statement for an environmental remediation or monitoring initiative.
- Create a work breakdown structure and timeline using standard project management tools.
- Estimate project costs and manage a project budget.
- Identify and mitigate risks specific to environmental fieldwork and laboratory settings.
- Communicate project status to stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and community members.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Project Charter and Scope Document | 15 |
| Project Plan and Schedule | 25 |
| Mid-term Risk Assessment Report | 20 |
| Final Project Portfolio and Presentation | 40 |