Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PATH-0016
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
5 weeks (144 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 project management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the foundations of project management. Students will familiarize themselves with the role of the project manager and the leadership skills they will need to be successful project managers. Students will be introduced to Asana, and other project management tools such as spreadsheets. They will learn essential information about projects, project life cycles, project management processes and methodologies. Students will explore stakeholder management, and create a plan for engaging with stakeholders. They will produce a project charter, a scope statement and a work breakdown structure, all of which provide a strong foundation for a project.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop a project outline using project management software.
  • Prepare a project charter that defines a project, guides the project activities and serves as an agreement between stakeholders.
  • Analyze stakeholders and then complete a stakeholder register and stakeholder engagement plan.
  • Create a scope statement based on the sponsor's requirements that details what is in scope and out of scope and identifies objectives, constraints, assumptions, acceptance criteria and deliverables.
  • Create a work breakdown structure using project management software.

General Topics:

  • Project Management Software Project Charter Stakeholder Management Scope Management
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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