10102135Project Management - Fundamentals
Course Information
Description
Develop skills to manage a project from start to finish through teamwork. Class topics include project acceptance; defining, planning, scheduling, leading, monitoring, and controlling projects; and project closeout. Apply skills, both as a participant and a project leader, in case studies and group projects, using tools such as Microsoft Project and Excel, templates, charters, Gantt charts, critical paths, milestones, risk control and prioritization.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies
  1. 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

  2. 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)

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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