Managing the Project and Stakeholders
Become an expert in managing stakeholder expectations that will help your projects run smoothly.
Next available course: Summer 2026
Classes Start 07/06/2026
Registration Open Until 07/10/2026
Course Overview
Achieving success in project management necessitates a delicate balance between technical proficiency and the art of maintaining seamless communication with stakeholders. As you monitor and guide your projects to fruition, it is imperative to continuously gauge, understand, and harmonize stakeholder expectations and interests. This course is meticulously designed to equip you with the expertise needed to navigate this dynamic aspect of project management, ensuring that your projects unfold with precision.
In this expertly curated online course, you will embark on a journey to master the art of stakeholder management and expectation alignment. By delving into the nuanced intricacies of stakeholder engagement, you will learn how to harness the full potential of your team and resources while ensuring the utmost satisfaction of key project stakeholders. This course will empower you to not only maintain your project's trajectory and focus but also to consistently deliver results that not only meet but exceed the expectations of your stakeholders.
Upon completing this course, you will emerge as a project management authority, adept at seamlessly managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring that your projects progress with unwavering precision, from inception to triumphant conclusion.
Course Format
Instructor-led week-to-week cadence, with assignments, discussion boards, and learning assessments (quizzes) opening on Monday and to be completed by the end of the week. This gives students flexibility to review materials at their leisure. Additionally, recorded lectures and video recordings are available to enhance learning objectives.
Price
$625Course Details
Units 2.4 CEUs / 24 PDUs
Location Online Courses
Course Type Group-Paced
Next Available Course
Term Summer 2026
Classes Start 07/06/2026
Registration Open Until 07/10/2026
Register NowWhat You’ll Learn
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Measure and control variances that are outside the performance threshold.
- Create a final report and analysis.
- Analyze performance, and make sure your project is on track.
- Manage change and respond to variances in scope, schedule, and cost.
Your Instructor
Director of Software Development Group& Test Lab, OSU
Carrie Hertel has been the Director of Software Development Group (SDG) and the Test & IoT Lab since 2014, back when the group was known as the Business Solutions Group(BSG). She started working at BSG as a Student Test Engineer in 2001 and was able to secure a full-time staff position as a Test Engineer in 2004. Since that time, Carrie has been a Program Manager and Interim Director.
Carrie graduated from OSU with a BS in Electrical Engineering and has a PMI Project Management Professional certification. Carrie has served on several boards including most lately, the PMI Portland Chapter as VP of Finance.