It explores the role of key players including the project manager, feasibility studies, decision making and project life cycles. And, in many cases, the logical framework matrix is mandatory. Project management edinburgh business school vii module 7 project quality management 71 7. Pmp handbook with opt project management institute pmi. In a competitive budgetary environment, formal cost management is a crucial project management skill 26 3. And if these are not clear, you can kiss the pmp certification goodbye. In this course, those of you who are not professional project managers will learn the fundamentals of project management. You can work through the study material in your own time, and email a tutor for help whenever you need assistance with your coursework. Planning defines and refines objectives and plans the course.
Good project management cannot guarantee success, but poor management on signi. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Our noncredit certificate program provides professionals with the. Download a pdf version of the course outline 56kb pdf.
Project management offered online and inperson classroom. The business core coursework introduces students to contemporary workplace applications. The quality management course allows students to gain handson experience through the use of diagrams and charts, with a focus on quality assurance, process improvement and client satisfaction. The six phases of project management this chapter provides a sketch of the traditional method of project management. Tqm, when done properly can significantly enhance the. Find materials for this course in the pages linked along the left.
The project management office pmo the primary function of a pmo is to support project managers. In too many cases, tqm is seen as just a lot of extra paperwork that doesnt increase anyones bottom line and which takes up more of the managers time. This project management handbook is intended for anyone who is involved in or. It is designed for project team members and project managers interested in pursuing a project management career, anyone who must manage projects, and anyone interested in project management work. In each course, the learning experience is enhanced through activities that help students apply the course. No measures for evaluating the success of the project 6.
In phase 4 well talk about dealing with challenges and changing course. I need college time table based on some constraints like number of teachers etc. Project management principles and practices coursera. The it project management practices guide guide contains a repeatable, institutionwide approach for the management of application development andor software procurement and deployment projects. Most books discuss project management during construction, after the scope of work is fully defined. Estimate costs planning three interactive processes are required to manage costs effectively.
Certified pmps report earning up to 25% more than noncertified project management professionals. Projectminds quick guide to project management is a free ebook that you can download. This specialization is a precursor to the applied project management certificate. The first one is a project life cycle and the second one is project management process.
You can learn the fundamental principles of project management by studying parttime or full time from home via distance learning. The development phase is complete when implementation is ready to start. Project management for nonproject managers project management for nonproject managers is a 1 day course that introduces the concepts and key principles of project management. The project management starter guide for nonproject. The university of ottawas centre for continuing education is a project. The requirements for this course consist of class contribution, two research papers, a final exam, and a team project plan and presentation that will consist of a detailed. This includes making it easy to identify units and materials, updating people on the process status, showing how the process works and providing a visible process plan for future steps.
It is useful for those that need an overview of product management or that are involved in supporting projects or project team. Syllabus for project management harvard university. Project management tutorial free online course materials. This course text is part of the learning content for this edinburgh business school course. For ondemand learning, you will have access to this course for 12 months from the purchase date. In fact, its probably not one document although i have bundled it together in the project management plan. As project management is considered a vital organisational competency, throughout the course the focus will be on how the role of the project manager interacts with the other key roles e.
Latitudeu provides a free, 3hour long course to give you the basic knowledge of what project management is. Break a complex project into manageable subprojects assign responsibilityownership of project. Ams1046 this ams course provides a deep insight to the skills, tools, and techniques associated with project management for nonproject managers, and can be used as part of a progressive curricular, standalone learning experience, or team upskilling initiative. Educational background project management experience project management education secondary degree high school diploma, associates degree or global equivalent minimum five years60 months unique nonoverlapping professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing the project. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to understand and apply project management techniques to their current and future projects.
Project, program, and portfolio management is the principal means by which operational and strategic changes. The project management process groups depicted in figure 1 are initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Fundamentals of project management 4th edition nesa. Visual management is the practice of making the workplace visually easy to work in. Perform a risk analysis and integrate mitigation into your planning. The initiation phase of the project is the most important phase. Cost management processes in a competitive budgetary environment, formal cost management is a crucial project management skill 26 3. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of projects as building blocks in the strategic management of the enterprise. Introduction to project management global knowledge. A key factor that distinguishes project management from just management is that it. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget. This project management guide provides an introduction to the techniques of project management. There are two project planning documents created in the planning phase.
This course requires handson application of project management methods as well as an understanding of project management concepts. Project scheduling and understandinghandling risk is crucial to success in science and engineering. The start of the project journey, introduces projects, what they are, how they come about, responses to problems and planning. Project management edinburgh business school v contents preface ix list of abbreviations xi module 1 introduction 11 1.
Managing shared resources across all projects identifying and developing project management methodology, best practices and standards coaching, mentoring, training and oversight developing, managing and monitoring usage of. In order to support you in this process, this course is structured into two main sections. They should also be able to effectively manage small to medium sized projects and achieve immediate improvements on project performance. Course material in todays environment, certainty of change is without precedent. Harvard university extension school winter session dates. It deals with topics such as project life cycle, project selection, feasibility study and techniques like pert and cpm for project control. Total quality management this course is designed to reinvigorate the practices of tqm into the daily operations of the contracting firm. The process of building a road takes a finite amount of time, and produces a unique product.
Project sponsor, project team, steering group, project management office, who are all responsible for aspects of an project management capability in an. Project management lore is full of tales of project managers who were able to take. Risk management project managers must engage in risk managementto understand and control the risks on their projects a risk is an unwanted event that has negative consequences risk impact. The first course of action should always be to bring the proj ect back on. Initiation planning execution controlling and closure. Project management lore is full of tales of project managers who were able to. It project management practices guide page 1 of 83 asu, hsc, ttu, ttus it project management practices guide. The success of the entire project depends on how clearly and completely the terms of references. The second edition of this comprehensive book, discusses the fundamental aspects of project management in a studentfriendly manner. Quantifiable metrics are one very important datapoint in measuring the health of a project, mr. You will learn how to incorporate established project management processes into the organization, making the most of your skills and experience and allowing employers to develop management and leadership skills from within. Bachelors degree program management specialization. Take the next step to getting your pmp certification.
Project management introduction training uk project. Project management for nonproject managers advanced. Project management guide an introduction to the techniques. Later chapters go into more depth regarding a model that is particularly appropriate for itrelated projects. The course covers key components of project management including project integration, project scope management, project time and cost management, quality management, human resource considerations, communications, risk management, and procurement management. Courses in project management are not usually part of the instructional design curriculum but project management skills are at the core of what is required in real life higher. Program and pmi does not specifically endorse, approve, or warrant r. Project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.
The course is selfpaced and interactive, providing examples illustrating the concepts learnt and how they can be put into practice. Estimate costs planning three interactive processes are required to. Cio magazine ranked the pmp as the top project management certification because it proves you have the specific skills and experience employers seek. A full course i developed based on about ten years of experience in project management in it projects in the netherlands and nonprofit media projects in kenya slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The project manager can now see a whole range of different outcomes. How you can benefit by studying a project management course at oxbridge academy. Project management is accomplished through the use of the following 5 processes. Massimo felici room 1402, jcmb, kb 01 650 5899 mfelici.
The model that is discussed here forms the basis for all methods of project management. Includes a wiki, an issue management and reporting system, a project calendar and integrates with cruisecontrol. Initiating defines and authorizes the project or a project phase. Of course, if a deviation from the plan is discovered, you.
Project management has been proven to be the most effective method of delivering products within. Lecture 5 software engineering software projects have several properties that make them very different to other kinds of engineering project. The temporary nature of projects indicates a definite beginning and end. The end is reached when the projects objectives have been achieved or when the project is terminated because its objectives will not or cannot be met, or when the need. To provide the basic skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage a group project. In this course, you will be introduced to the project management fundamentals and key initiatives for cost, integration, quality, scope, and time management. Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management critical steps to launching and leading successful change initiatives. A guide to the project management body of knowledge defines a project as a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Project cycle management and logical framework approach and matrix are methodological tools helping you in this phase.