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Define a project
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, journal, and case study discussion board submission and response
Criteria
Define the characteristics of a project
Recognize project initiation forces
Identify the various types and categories of projects
List the project life cycles
Differentiate portfolios, programs, and projects
Evaluate project selection methods
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Explain the benefits of project management to a project’s success
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, journal, and case study discussion board submission and response
Criteria
Define project management
Explain the reasons for project management
Identify the goals of project management
Summarize the responsibilities of project management
Identify project management roles
Investigate contributing factors to a project’s success
Differentiate project structures in organizations
Define the Project Management Office (PMO)
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Evaluate the various responsibilities of a project manager
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, journal, and case study discussion board submission and response
Criteria
Define what a project manager is in relationship to an organization
Differentiate between a “project manager” and a “manager”
Compare “leadership” vs “management”
Determine the value of persuasion and negotiation skills to a project manager
Determine the value of effective communication skills to a project manager
Determine the value of conflict resolution skills to a project manager
Relate ethics to the role of a project manager
Summarize methods and criteria for selecting a project manager
Illustrate different career paths and roles of a project manager
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Analyze the characteristics and purpose of a project team
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, journal, and case study discussion board submission and response
Criteria
Compare different strategies for how to build a team
Evaluate stages of team development
Explain the purpose of team ground rules
Develop strategies for project team communication
Apply project team communication strategies
Compare leadership styles, motivation theories and team cultures
Examine team decision-making and problems solving methods
Recognize and address team conflict
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Examine project management methodology and tools
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, journal, and case study discussion board submission and response
Written project management plan and project documents
Criteria
Identify the four project phases
Explain the Gating Process
Interpret the Project Environment – EEFs and OPAs
Define the three Knowledge Dimensions in project management
Distinguish Project Life Cycle from Product Life Cycles
Explain Project Management Processes
Apply Inputs, Tools, Techniques, and Outputs (ITTOs)
Identify the Five Process Groups in project management
Describe the 49 Project Management Processes
Implement Project Management Process Mapping
Project Management Plan and Project Documents are written to specifications as identified by the instructor
Apply “Tailoring” to project deliverables
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Implement project management methodology and tools during the Initiating Phase
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, journal, and case study discussion board submission and response
Written project management documents
Presentation and participation in project meetings
A “Give Back” Project and/or Personal Hypothetical Project
Criteria
Explain the purpose of setting a vision, identifying stakeholders, and defining scope for a project
Identify which knowledge areas, tools, and processes are applicable to the Initiating Process Group that are typically relevant in the Initiating Phase:
I. Integration management
II. Stakeholder Management
Key project documents are written to specifications as identified by the instructor:
I. Business Case
II. Project Charter
III. Stakeholder Register
IV. Stakeholder Matrix
You fulfill your duties and prepare for, organize, and participate in a project kickoff meeting and recurring weekly project meetings.
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Implement project management methodology and tools during the Planning Phase
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, journal, and case study discussion board submission and response
Written project management documents
Presentation and participation in project meetings
A “Give Back” Project and/or Personal Hypothetical Project
Criteria
Explain the purpose of detailed planning to the overall success of a project
Identify which knowledge areas, tools, and processes are applicable to the Initiating Process Group that are typically relevant in the Planning Phase:
I. Integration management
II. Scope Management
III. Schedule Management
IV. Cost Management
V. Quality Management
VI. Resource Management
VII. Communication Management
VIII. Risk Management
IX. Procurement Management
X. Stakeholder Management
Key project documents are written to specifications as identified by the instructor
I. Cost Estimate
II. Project Schedule
III. Scope Statement
IV. Ethics and Ground Rules
V. Communication Management Plan
VI. Risk Register
VII. Probability Impact Matrix
VIII. Stakeholder Engagement Plan
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Implement project management methodology and tools during the Executing Phase
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, journal, and case study discussion board submission and response
Written project management documents
Presentation and participation in project meetings
A “Give Back” Project and/or Personal Hypothetical Project
Criteria
Describe common actions and processes found in the Executing Phase
Identify which knowledge areas, tools, and processes are applicable to the Initiating Process Group that are typically relevant in the Executing Phase:
I. Integration management
II. Quality Management
III. Resource Management
IV. Communication Management
V. Risk Management
VI. Procurement Management
VII. Stakeholder Management
Key project documents are written to specifications as identified by the instructor
I. Issues Log
II. Lessons Learned Register
III. Scope Statement
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Implement project management methodology and tools during the Monitoring and Controlling Phase
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, journal, and case study discussion board submission and response
Written project management documents
Presentation and participation in project meetings
A “Give Back” Project and/or Personal Hypothetical Project
Criteria
Describe strategies to track scope, cost, and schedule
Identify which knowledge areas, tools, and processes are applicable to the Initiating Process Group:
I. Integration management
II. Scope Management
III. Schedule Management
IV. Cost Management
V. Quality Management
VI. Resource Management
VII. Communication Management
VIII. Risk Management
IX. Procurement Management
X. Stakeholder Management
Key project documents are written to specifications as identified by the instructor
I. Status Report
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Implement project management methodology and tools during the Closing Phase
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, journal, and case study discussion board submission and response
Written project management documents
Presentation and participation in project meetings
A “Give Back” Project and/or Personal Hypothetical Project
Criteria
Detail the steps to formally close a project
Identify which knowledge areas and related processes are applicable to the Initiating Process Group:
I. Integration management
Key project documents are written to specifications as identified by the instructor
I. Final Project Report
II. Lessons Learned Document