In this course, you will learn basic principles of Project Management, then apply those principles in the development of a project plan using Microsoft Project.

Prerequisite : The prerequisite for the course is ITE 100, Introduction to Information Systems (formerly IST 100). Students must be able to read and write at the college level and must have a working knowledge of the WINDOWS environment.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain what “Project Management” is (and is not)

• Describe the difference between the Project Manager and Program Management

• Explain the objective of Project Management and its importance

• Describe the components that make up a Project

• Explain the Project Management life cycle and processes

• Define and explain the significance of “project stakeholders"

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Project Manager

• Use MS Project to define a project and its elements, including the project tasks, durations, and dependencies

• Identify estimated project costs

• Manipulate project variables to show impacts

• Generate a Project Management Plan

• Identify the steps necessary in closing a project

• Identify the outputs associated with closing a project

Required Textbooks:

• Project Management: How to Manage People, Processes, and Time to Achieve the Results You Need by Michael S. Dobson. Published by Adams Media. ISBN: 1-58062-770-6.
• Additionally, students must purchase one of the following, depending on the version of software you are using.
  • Using Microsoft Office Project 2007 by QuantumPM. Published by Que. ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3652-9.
  • Using Microsoft Office Project 2003 by Tim Pyron. Published by Que. ISBN: 0-7897-3072-3.

Required Software:

Students must purchase or have access to Microsoft Project 2007 or 2003. If you are interested in purchasing it, but would like to evaluate it first, go to http://www.microsoft.com/office/project/prodinfo/trial.mspx. Please note that the trial software is valid for 60 days only from the date you activate the download.

An Educational Version of Microsoft Project 2007 can be purchased for prices under $100. To find the best rate, do an Internet search on the product number 076-02664.

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

There are 2 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

You may contact me through regular email at wmally@nvcc.edu

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Log on to your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to your Blackboard account.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk.