BUS402: Project Representation

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COURSE INTRODUCTION

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management

Unit 1 Learning Outcomes

1.1: Introduction to Project Management

What is Project Management?

What Is a Project?

Project Management vs Product Management

Who Uses Project Management?

1.2: Project Management Knowledge Areas and Process Groups

The Classic Six-Stage Project Management Model

Key Project Management Concepts

The Triple Constraint

The Project Life Cycle

Project Management Frameworks

1.3: Careers in Project Management

The Talent Triangle

Project Management Skills

Career GAP Analysis in PM

Starting a Career in Project Management

The Role of the Project Manager

PMI Certifications

Unit 1 Discussion and Assessment

Unit 1 Discussion

Unit 1 Case Study

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Initiation and Planning Phases

Unit 2 Learning Outcomes

2.1: Project Initiation

Business Strategy and Goals

Processes for Project Planning

Overview of Project Planning

Writing a Business Case

Project Decision Making

2.2: Project Planning

Project Scope and Requirements

Project Charters and Project Environments

Project Charter Template

Project Scope

Work Breakdown Structure and Gantt Charts

Schedule Development and Critical Path

Resource Planning

Budgeting and Cost Estimation

Unit 2 Discussion and Assessment

Unit 2 Discussion

Unit 2 Case Study

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Executing and Monitoring Phases

Unit 3 Learning Outcomes

3.1: Managing Risks

Defining Risk

Organizational Structure

Planning for Project Risks

Risks and Contingency Planning

Risk Management Plans

3.2: Quality Assurance and Procurement Management

What is Quality in PM?

Methods to Measure Quality

Managing Procurement

3.3: Stakeholder Engagement

Identifying Stakeholders

The Stakeholder Register

3.4: Change Control

Change Control Methods

Documenting Change Requests

3.5: Project Monitoring and Controlling

Methods to Monitor Projects

Earned Value Management for Controlling

EVM Exercise Walkthrough

Unit 3 Discussion and Assessments

Unit 3 Discussion

Unit 3 Case Study

Unit 3 Case Study

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Closing Phase

Unit 4 Learning Outcomes

4.1: Activities to Close a Project

Steps to Close a Project

Post-Implementation Review

Lessons Learned