Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisitePRJMGT 310 with a grade of "C" or better Transfers ToCSUDescriptionIn the PMBOK 7th edition project planning involves a myriad of processes for the effective delivery of a project. These processes include initiation, planning, execution, monitor/control, and close. This eight (8) week course reviews the methods for project managers to effectively plan and manage the project scope, schedule, resources, and cost. Planning involves the who, what, when, and how to take the actions to complete the objectives of the project. Ask yourself - Is the project meeting the expectations of the customer and/or stakeholders? - Does the project schedule encompass the tasks required to deliver the project on time and within the budget approved by the project sponsor? - What communication methods (think communication plan) will be implemented to ensure effective communication to the customer, stakeholder, and project team? The schedule management portion of this course covers activity breakdown, estimation, sequencing and scheduling. When identifying resources project managers look at two skills - technical and soft skills. Technical skills include reviewing the demands and competencies required while balancing the workload amongst the project Team. Soft skills are behavioral; there are many behavioral challenges that can arise. Examples include: - selecting team members work well together. - determine where team members work whether face to face, virtually, or hybrid. - matching individual drive to complete work to the best activity. - assemble efficient and effective team to accomplish Project Management 445 the goals of the project together. The cost management portion discusses how to estimate and develop a budget, and why any budget is an estimate prior to the reporting of the actual costs. The budget also covers resource planning, cost estimation, cost control systems, project budgeting and the basic accounting principles you need to know to ensure the success of your project. 