Online Resources in Project Management

PMG 324 - Resources in Project Management

Overview

This course is part of the Project Management Certificate. Learn more about the certificate here.

Major elements of project resource management as well as the broader context of this critical planning function. Students learn that sound resource management is an important part of developing a sustainable competitive advantage in the emerging global marketplace. Primarily focuses on operations and productivity, resources in project management, product design, process strategy, layout strategy, human resources and job design, supply chain, inventory management and scheduling.

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Course prerequisites and requirements

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.

PMG 240 Foundations of Project Management is strongly suggested as a prerequisite for success in this course.

Quick facts

Next start date:

Mar. 18, 2025 (8 weeks)

Credits: 3
Length: On-demand or 8 weeks
Cost: $25 + $400

What you’ll learn

Define the role of a project manager and analyze ways in which they coordinate a wide array of resources, including human resources, financial resources, production resources, and inventory resources
Identify the processes and terminology of project management resources
Demonstrate how the process of resource management operates within a broader context, including product design, process strategy, layout strategy, job design, the supply chain, and inventory management
Identify how process strategy for optimal resource management is developed
Analyze the design of goods and services and how it affects resource management decisions
Identify how location and layout strategies affect resource management decisions
Assess how human resources and job design decisions impact project resource management

What to expect in class

Video lectures, readings, writing activities and assignments, discussions, and quizzes

Exams and grading

24%

Perusall Readings

27%

Quizzes and Reflection

18%

Harmonize Discussions

31%

Practical Application Assignments

Transcript

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

This course satisfies 3 credit hours at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.