Master the flow of information that drives every successful project and program. In this course, you’ll learn how to manage complex communication networks, turning overwhelming data and messages into clarity, alignment, and action.
Designing Project Information Hubs for Performance
Designing Project Information Hubs for Performance
This course is part of Program Management and the Art of Communication Specialization
Instructor: William A. Brantley
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Build effective communication networks for programs and projects to improve collaboration and transparency.
Manage the flow of information and apply knowledge management to organize project data efficiently.
Apply best practices for reporting, meetings, and stakeholder communication to enhance project performance.
Diagnose and fix communication breakdowns while creating better information‑sharing habits across teams.
Skills you'll gain
- Information Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Strategies
- Project Management
- Network Troubleshooting
- Program Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Communication Planning
- Project Planning
- Management Reporting
- Agile Methodology
- Risk Management
- Knowledge Transfer
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication
- Data Integrity
- Project Coordination
- Agile Project Management
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Assessments
25 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
The first week starts with defining program and project communication networks. We will discuss the Boston Big Dig Project as an example of the challenges inherent in large-scale communication networks.
What's included
5 videos8 readings6 assignments
This week describes the types of information in a program or project. How information moves through the program or project communication networks and how to use knowledge management to effectively handle program and project data and information.
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5 videos6 readings6 assignments
This week you will learn best practices for program and project communication. We will discuss the best ways to report project status, hold effective meetings, and communicate information to stakeholders.
What's included
4 videos5 readings5 assignments
For the last week, we will discuss ways to troubleshoot common program and project communication networks challenges. What to do when the communication network is growing out of control, when information is becoming lost in the network, or if you are not receiving proper feedback. We end the week with ways to teach your program or project team good information management habits.
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5 videos6 readings6 assignments
What's included
4 readings2 assignments
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