Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SAYA-0039 Version: 3 Organization's ID: BUS402: Project Management Organization: Saylor Academy Location: Online Length: 52 hours (self-paced) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 6/1/2025 - 5/31/2028 4/1/2023 - 5/31/2025 6/1/2019 - 3/31/2023 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Project Management Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to review the steps and processes businesses follow to complete tasks and meet deadlines by focusing on the role project managers play in initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. Learning Outcomes: define terminology as it relates to projects and project management; describe the elements of process groups and knowledge areas in project management; identify the tasks necessary in each process group, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing; explain the skills and tools needed for effective project management. General Topics: Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management Unit 2: Initiation and Planning Phases Unit 3: Executing and Monitoring Phases Unit 4: Closing Phase Unit 5: People Skills for Successful Project Managers Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Computer Based Training Discussion Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Examinations Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Saylor Academy View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content