Module 01 Overview
Project management is the process of leading the a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria within a specified time. The primary challenge of project management is to complete project goals that meet client objectives and are completed within given time, funding and personnel constraints.
This module introduces you to the concept of project management, the role of the project manager and how to plan a project. You will learn the phases of a project and form your group to begin your project for this course. You will download the tools that you will need for the project. You will form your team to begin your first group assignment to complete a project charter.
Module Objectives: The content and learning activities in this module will help get acquainted with the concept of a project. Specifically, upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
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Discuss the elements of a project
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Describe phases of a project
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Join a team ( group ) and complete your Project Charter to begin your term project.
Assigned Reading
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Slides for Module 1
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Links for Module 1
Assessments
Assessment |
Module Level Objectives Measured |
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Discussion 1 |
MLO 1 |
Assignment 1A |
MLO2, MLO3 |
Assignment 1B |
MLO2, MLO4 |
Task List
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Join a team in the Groups link under Other
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Complete the assigned reading
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Participate in Discussion 1
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Complete Assignment 1A
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Complete Assignment 1B