Project Management Essentials and Best Practices School of Continuing Education

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1 Project Management Essentials and Best Practices School of Continuing Education BMGT 1091 Project Management Essentials and Best Practices CRN Fall 2014 West Loop Center West Loop South. Room C126 Saturday 11/15 to 12/13 8:30 am 5:00 pm (30 minute lunch) 32 hour lecture course / 32 CEUs Type of Instruction: Lecture/Lab Instructor: Robert Frederick Phone Robert.Frederick@hccs.edu Office Hours: Varies from day to day based on class schedule. Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. I teach academic classes Mon-Fri and my available times vary; however, you may text me at the number above in the event of an emergency or wish to set up an appointment. Please note that when I am in class my cell phone will be turned off. Depending on my schedule I generally respond to s after 2pm Monday through Friday. Learning Resources: Course Description BMGT 1091 Successful Project Management This course is designed to meet the mandatory classroom hours required to qualify to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams. This course does not make use of any project management software applications, but, instead focuses on the conceptual foundations that students must know in order to use any project management software application effectively.

2 Prerequisites Project Management Fundamentals, Successful Project Management Course Goal Individuals completing this course will learn the importance of effective project management and develop the necessary skills used to effectively plan, organize, control, document, and close projects successfully and with minimum risks. Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: 1. Identify and apply the 5 project process groups as described in the PMBOK Guide 2. Identify and apply the 10 knowledge areas of project management 3. Identify inputs and outputs from the 10 knowledge areas of project management Learning objectives Students will: Develop core competencies to effectively plan, organize, control, document, and close projects successfully and with minimum risks. SCANS or Core Curriculum N/A CALENDAR WEEK ONE: November 15, 2014 Chapter 11 Planning Chapter 11 Problems: 11-11,11-19, 11-27,11-31, Chapter 12 Network Scheduling Techniques Chapter 4 Project Integration Management Network Diagrams: Critical Path: WEEK TWO: November 22, 2014 No Class November 29, 2014 (Thanksgiving Break) Page 2

3 Comprehensive Assessment Test: Chapters 1-10 WEEK THREE: December 6, 2014 Review Assessment Test Chapter 14 Pricing and Estimating Chapter 15 Cost Control Chapter 14: Activity 1, 2,5, 6, 14 Chapter 5 Project Scope Management Chapter 6 Project Time Management WEEK FOUR: December 13, 2014 Controlling 10th edition Leadership Effectiveness (B) Pg. 271 Situations 1-19 Chapter 17 Risk Management Chapter 19 Contract Management Chapter 20 Quality Management EVM: Chapter 15: EVM Formula Review, Glossary Chapter 7 Project Cost management Chapter 8 Project Quality Management Chapter 9 Project Human Resource Management Chapter 10 - Project Communications Management Page 3

4 Controlling 10th edition Chapter 22 The Business of Scope Changes Chapter 24 Managing Crisis Projects Chapter 19: Activity 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 17 Chapter 9 Project Human Resource Management Chapter 10 - Project Communications Management Chapter 11 Project Risk Management Chapter 12 Project Procurement Management Chapter 13 - Project Stakeholder Management Comprehensive Assessment Test: Chapters Instructional Methods Lecture/laboratory exercises/discussions Student Assignments Unless otherwise directed, all student assignments will be completed in class. Completion of assignments and participation in class discussions is mandatory and will be a critical component to understanding the complex concepts introduced in this course. Student Assessments: Students will be assessed on attendance, assignments, and class participation. Instructor Requirements: None Program/Discipline Requirements: None HCC Grading Scale: Present in at least 80% of scheduled class time Completion of course exercises and activities demonstrating 80% mastery of course concepts or equivalent skills demonstration to instructor Grades: o Complete: Met 80% attendance and mastery requirements o Withdrawal: Did not meet 80% attendance and mastery requirements Page 4

5 HCC Policy Statement - ADA Services to Students with Disabilities Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to Dr. Becky Hauri at to make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to provide accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office. HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty : includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. HCC Policy Statements Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance. You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for materials covered during your absences. Class attendance is checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences. HCC Course Withdrawal Policy Prior to the first scheduled class meeting, students must complete a Drop form in a Campus/Center office. Requests made after class has begun result in No Refund. Materials fees paid to instructors are non-refundable. Classroom Behavior As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal. Eating: Eating is permitted, however, please refrain from bringing food with strong aromas into the classroom Cell Phone Usage: Cell phones are to be set to vibrate or off during class. Absolutely NO texting will be allowed during class. If you must take a call or respond to a text, please step outside of the classroom to do so. Page 5

6 Breaks: A 10-minute break for every hour of class time will be provided. The class will decide when these breaks will be taken. Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations Page 6