Project Management (B132)

Introduction to Project Management is an introductory level course that teaches the fundamental concepts of Project Management. Topics will include project planning, resources, costs, as well as progress tracking. The focus of the course will be on planning computer related projects such as software and web development.

Outline

Week 1: Project Management Concepts

The project manager
The project team
Defining a project

Week 2: Tasks and Relationships

Elements of project planning
Task
Dependencies

Week 3: Working with Time

Task duration
Elapsed time
Work calendars

Week 4: Working with Resources

People
Equipment
Materials
Scheduling

Week 5: Working with Costs

Per task costs
Resource costs
Other costs

Week 6: Project Tracking

Saving a baseline
Posting actual amounts
Tracking variance

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites.

Requirements

Microsoft Project (any version) OR
Open Workbench (download free at: http://openworkbench.org)

Books:
Required Book:	Absolute Beginners Guide to Project Management
Additional information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$240.00

Item No.:

B132

Instructor:

Open Position

CEUs:

Duration:

6 weeks

Open Courses: No other sessions are scheduled for this course. You can add to your wish list and you will be notified when other sessions are scheduled.

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Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

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