Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
BISK-0022
Organization's ID:
VIL48
Organization:
Bisk Education
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (32 -- 48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Project Management or Business Administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to advance the expertise of the student and practice skills that define project management in the 21st century; employ the theory of reframing, utilizing techniques including observational skills, metaphors, analogies, and creative thinking; inform professionals of current cutting-edge practices that are increasing value and productivity throughout the industry; and understand and apply the concepts of resource capacity planning, employee engagement, team resilience, change management, risk management, and maturity models effectively.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Summarize how strategic management and strategic project management interrelate
  • Employ the theory of reframing, utilizing techniques including observational skills, metaphors, analogies, and creative thinking
  • Consider project risks and how to manage them effectively
  • Encourage and integrate stakeholder engagement
  • Perform resource capacity planning
  • Communicate with and motivate a team to focus on priorities
  • Distinguish between tasks, projects, programs, and portfolios
  • Describe and justify the critical steps of implementing a new PMO.

General Topics:

  • Strategic project management, project management strategies, strategic project considerations, and best practices in project management
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials