Controlling Quality in Project Management

Online

Organizations are constantly implementing quality management programs to improve the quality of their goods and services, reduce costs and increase productivity. This course is intended for project management professionals and anyone interested in learning the latest tools and methods for ensuring project quality. Through online lectures and interactive examinations of real-world case studies, students will learn how quality management concepts integrate with project management practices to create a system that delivers on three key concepts: customer satisfaction, prevention over inspection and continuous improvement. Students will explore a variety of quality management processes, such as identifying customer requirements, cost- benefit analysis, benchmarking, cause and effect diagrams and more. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply these concepts in order to achieve better results for their projects.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply quality management concepts and processes
  • Create a quality management plan to implement project quality
  • Apply quality planning, assurance and control concepts

Skills You Will Gain

  • Project quality management
  • Quality control
  • Quality assurance
  • Project processes analysis
Academic Units
2.5
Section Number
234PMG653
Instruction Method
Online class

Association Credits

Project Management Institute (PMI)
25.00 Hours

Section Notes

This is an online course with class materials that can be accessed throughout the week. The course is structured to move from one week to the next with assignments due regularly throughout the course.

Access to the online course platform, Canvas, will be granted to students one business day before the scheduled start date of the course.

Certificate Students: Students must earn a grade of C or higher (not a C minus) in order for this course to count towards the requirements for the Project Management Certificate. Courses applied towards the Project Management Certificate must be completed within five years.

Enrollment Policies

Refund deadline: 4/15/2024. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers (minus a $30 processing fee) will not be approved after this date.  Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Students have the first week of class to enroll with the understanding that students who enroll after the first day of class are expected to reach out to their instructors to make sure they receive all content and are on track with the course.

*Project Management Institute, PMI, Project Management Professional, PMP, Certified Associate in Project Management, CAPM, and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Prerequisites

None, however it is highly recommended that a student take “Foundations of Successful Project Management” as the first course prior to taking this course. (May be taken concurrently)

Technical Requirements

All elements of this class will be conducted online. Students must have a computer with access to the internet and an email account in order to complete this course. Students must be able to download and upload files from and to the online classroom. To ensure your success in this course, please review our technical requirements page.

Discounts

Early Enroll Discount

Enroll 14 days before the course start date to save $50 on the course fee.

PMI

Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code.  If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.

IIBA

Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code.  If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.