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.

NOTE: This course is not intended to prepare you for project management certification.

Prerequisite : There is no prerequisite for the course.

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

In addition to the required text for this course, you will need to purchase a subscription to Lynda.com which includes tutorials covering Microsoft Project 2007 and Microsoft Project 2010. You must also purchase or have access to Microsoft Project 2007, Microsoft Project 2010 or later. Contact the instructor for more information.

Your final grade will be based on an Introduction and Discussion Forums centered around a final project and 4 exams.

There are 4 proctored exams in this course.

Last Updated: August 17, 2012