Today’s IT world is complex and diverse. New endeavors require good management skills to succeed. In this introductory course you will gain a basic knowledge of Project Management in order to effectively manage project and project teams and to better serve the organization and the customer. This course meets the 35 contact hours of project management education, as set forth by the Project Management Institute, required for application for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Through utilization of various learning methods, including classroom lectures, group assignments and group discussions, at the end of this course, students will be able to effectively manage projects and establish a better understanding of the dynamics of project management in the business world.

This course is an introductory to the fundamentals in Project Management. Students will gain a basic knowledge of Project Management in order to effectively manage projects and project teams for achieving a successful project outcome. They will learn key terms and core principles for developing good management skills to better serve the organization and the customer. This course also meets the needs of students who have an interest in project management as well as those who desire a refresher course in the subject.

This course can be taken by anyone interested in Project Management whether it is in the field of Information Technology, Industry, Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, or any other career arena.  The book used for this course draws on the field of IT for its case studies.  Other than this reference to the field of IT, the course is very generic in its covering of Project Management.

Key Topics Covered

• Project management terms
• Project management core processes
• Risk management
• Quality Control
• Effective project management teams
• Effective team meetings
• Project management communications
• Organizational structures and cultures
• Project planning and development
• Key management roles & responsibilities
• People management vs. project management

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• Define terms and concepts associated with project management
• Identify as well as understand the core project management processes
• Define the roles of a project manager, sponsor, stakeholder and project team
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of various tools utilized to include: a project schedule, Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS) and project charter
• Develop an understanding and importance of good project planning, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Risk Management and Quality Control
• Demonstrate an awareness of best practices for developing and managing effective teams and team meetings
• Demonstrate an understanding of the client/server relationship as it relates to key project stakeholders
• Develop an awareness of organizational structures and cultures
• Understand the importance of effective project management communications
 

Text (required): Information Technology Project Management, Fifth Edition, by Kathy Schwalbe ISBN: 1423901452. Available at CSU Bookstore.