ITE 195
-INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
COURSE SYLLABUS
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ROOM 2412 March 18, 19
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Spring 2005 |
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Instructor: Phil Hamlett, PMP Six Sigma Certified |
E-mail: HamlettP@cvcc.vccs.edu |
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Home phone: 237-4430 |
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Work phone: 948-5070 |
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COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
“Project management
is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project
activities to meet project requirements”.
Effective project management
(hereafter also referred to as PM)
is now universally recognized as an essential function for any
successful business organization.
The purpose of this course is to give the student an introduction to
many of the core techniques
and tools used by organizations that practice successful
PM. Discussions will focus around the
nine PM knowledge areas and the five
PM process
groups. Instructor will also provide
supplemental aides and instruction where deemed necessary. This is a lecture class
consisting of 13
hours of instruction time constitutes 1 credit hour. The class is pass/fail.
ATTENDANCE
EXPECTATIONS:
Due to the hands-on
nature of this class, attendance is very important. In order for a student to receive a “pass”
grade,
he/she must attend 90% of the class hours.
COURSE TEXT:
Guide to the
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Project Management Institute,
2000, ISBN 193069945X.
http://www.pmibookstore.org/PMIBookStore/productDetails.aspx?itemID=358&varID=1
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
Among the topics
that we will discuss in this course
·
Introduce
the principles, basic tools, and techniques of project management
·
Understanding
the project life cycle
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Identify
the critical elements of project management success
·
Examine
the role of the project manager and identify other key roles in the PM process
·
Discuss
the makeup of the project team
·
Examine
the role of stakeholders in the PM process
·
Analysis
of real-world examples of the PM process in practice
·
Introduction
of Six Sigma concepts that can facilitate the PM process
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Hands-on
with PM software (as time allows)
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Application
of the nine project management knowledge areas
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Project
Integration Management
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Project
Scope Management
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Project
Time Management
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Project
Cost Management
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Project
Quality Management
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Project
Human Resources Management
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Project
Communications Management
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Project
Risk Management
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Project
Procurement Management
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Integration
of knowledge areas into the five PM process groups
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Initiating
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Planning
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Executing
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Controlling
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Closing