Project Management Fundamentals School of Continuing Education BMGT 1091 Successful Project Management CRN 57744 Fall 2014 West Loop Center. 5601 West Loop South. Room C126 Saturday 10/25 and 11/8 9:00 am 2:00 pm 14 hour lecture course / 14 CEUs Type of Instruction: Lecture/Lab Instructor: Robert Frederick Phone 832-746-6800 Email: Robert.Frederick@hccs.edu Office Hours: Varies from day to day based on class schedule. Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. I teach academic classes Mon-Fri and my available times vary; however, you may text me at the number above in the event of an emergency or wish to set up an appointment. Please note that when I am in class my cell phone will be turned off. Depending on my schedule I generally respond to emails after 2pm Monday through Friday. Learning Resources: Project Management: Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling 11 th edition Project Management Workbook & PMP/CAPM Exam Study Guide 11 th edition, A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge 5 th edition, PMI Course Description BMGT 1091 Successful Project Management This course will guide the student through the project management process, including project selection and evaluation. Learners will begin to acquire the skills needed to create project plans, define project scope, phases, and milestones.
This course does not make use of any project management software applications, but, instead focuses on the conceptual foundations that students must know in order to use any project management software application effectively. Prerequisites Project Management Fundamentals Course Goal Individuals completing this course will learn the importance of effective project management and develop the necessary skills used to effectively plan, organize, control, document, and close projects successfully and with minimum risks. Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: 1. Identify and apply the 5 Project Process Groups as described in the PMBOK Guide 2. Identify and apply the 10 Knowledge Areas of project management 3. Define the role of the Project Manager and of the team 4. Set up s Project Management System 5. Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) 6. Determine project success and project failure 7. Understand the importance of project estimating 8. Prepare a project plan 9. Evaluate and report on project performance Learning objectives Students will: Develop core competencies to effectively plan, organize, control, document, and close projects successfully and with minimum risks. WEEK ONE: 10/25 10/31/2014 CALENDAR Project Management: Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling 11 th edition Chapter 7: Conflicts Chapter 8 Special Topics Chapter 7 Problems: 7-1 through 7-7 Project Management Workbook & PMP/CAPM Exam Study Guide 11 th edition, Chapter 3 Homework Review Page 2
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WEEK TWO: 11/01 11/07/ 2014 Project Management: Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling 11th edition Chapter 9 The Variables for Success Chapter 10 - Working with Executives Chapter 10 - Problems 10-10 and 10-11 Project Management Workbook & PMP/CAPM Exam Study Guide 11th edition, Chapter 8: Activity 1-19 WEEK THREE: 11/08/14 Project Management Workbook & PMP/CAPM Exam Study Guide 11th edition, Glossary of Terms: Chapters 1 10 Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) Introduction to the Project Management Book of Knowledge o Chapters 1-10 Instructional Methods Lecture/laboratory exercises/discussions Student Assignments Unless otherwise directed, all student assignments will be completed in class. Completion of assignments and participation in class discussions is mandatory and will be a critical component to understanding the complex concepts introduced in this course. Student Assessments: Students will be assessed on attendance, assignments, and class participation. Instructor Requirements: None Program/Discipline Requirements: None HCC Grading Scale: Page 4
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it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal. Eating: Eating is permitted, however, please refrain from bringing food with strong aromas into the classroom Cell Phone Usage: Cell phones are to be set to vibrate or off during class. Absolutely NO texting will be allowed during class. If you must take a call or respond to a text, please step outside of the classroom to do so. Breaks: A 10-minute break for every hour of class time will be provided. The class will decide when these breaks will be taken. Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations Page 6