COURSE OUTLINE

Course Introduction to Project Management For Industry (2023-2024)

Code / Version MGMT8631 (100)

Total Hours 42

Credits 3

PreRequisite(s)
CoRequisite(s)

Course Description
This course covers the necessary tools and processes to manage the life cycle of a project in an industrial environment. Students will utilize
the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), applying standard terminology and methods in a number of small
sample projects including creation of project charter, risk management, procurement, and project scheduling and project reporting.

PLAR Eligible: Yes

Eligible for Supplemental: No

Resources

Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will enable the student to:
1. Use the foundational elements of project management, internal and external environments and the value delivery system in order to
effectively manage projects in a manufacturing environment.
2. Explain various project development life cycles and methodologies by selecting appropriate communication tools and methods for the
purpose of stakeholder communication.
3. Choose appropriate project development life cycles for various projects in accordance with industry requirements.
4. Select the appropriate project management principle in project management performance domains using related models, methods and
artifacts to create quality control and quality assurance plans.
5. Create a plan for project stakeholders that include management, scope, resources, schedule, budget, quality, communication, risk
management and the principles and practice of team leadership.
6. Evaluate project performance using appropriate metrics to suggest corrective actions according to criteria that impact projects.
7. Create project reports including project closure reports and lessons learned according to industry standards.

Unit Outcomes
Successful completion of the following units will enable the student to:
1.0 Foundations of project Management
1.1 Summarize the structure of PMBOK® and the standard for project management
1.2 Describe the Value Delivery System elements and the project manager's role
1.3 Demonstrate understanding of the project management lexicon
1.4 Discuss the project management internal and external environments
1.5 Distinguish between various project management methodologies and life cycles
2.0 Overview of project management methodologies
2.1 Explain the Waterfall project management approach
2.2 Explain adaptive project management approaches including agile/scrum, and Kanban
2.3 Present an overview of current project management software tools

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3.0 Project Principles

3.1 Express the principles of project management
3.2 Apply principles of project management in a given situation.
4.0 Project Performance Domains / models methods and artifacts
4.1 Construct appropriate artifacts based on the relevant models for the following project performance domains:
4.1.1 Development approach domain
4.1.2 Stakeholders domain
4.1.3 Delivery domain
4.1.4 Uncertainty domain
4.1.5 Planning domain
4.1.6 Team domain
4.1.7 Project work domain
4.1.8 Measurement domain
5.0 Project reporting and closure
5.1 Identify project closeout practices
5.2 Identify value of lessons learned
5.3 Create project progress reports

Evaluation

The minimum passing grade for this course is 60 (C).

In order to successfully complete this course, the student is required to meet the following evaluation criteria:

Description Quantity Percentage

1. Professionalism 1 10.00 %

2. Mid-Term Exam(s) 1 30.00 %

3. Test(s) 2 30.00 %

4. Final Exam 1 30.00 %

100.00 %

Evaluation Mapping

1. Use the foundational elements of project management, internal and external environments and the value delivery system in order to
effectively manage projects in a manufacturing environment.
Mid-Term Exam(s) (30.00%), Quantity: 1

Test(s) (30.00%), Quantity: 2

Final Exam (30.00%), Quantity: 1

3. Choose appropriate project development life cycles for various projects in accordance with industry requirements.

Mid-Term Exam(s) (30.00%), Quantity: 1

Test(s) (30.00%), Quantity: 2

Final Exam (30.00%), Quantity: 1

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4. Select the appropriate project management principle in project management performance domains using related models, methods and
artifacts to create quality control and quality assurance plans.
Test(s) (30.00%), Quantity: 2

Final Exam (30.00%), Quantity: 1

5. Create a plan for project stakeholders that include management, scope, resources, schedule, budget, quality, communication, risk
management and the principles and practice of team leadership.
Professionalism (10.00%), Quantity: 1

Test(s) (30.00%), Quantity: 2

Final Exam (30.00%), Quantity: 1

6. Evaluate project performance using appropriate metrics to suggest corrective actions according to criteria that impact projects.

Professionalism (10.00%), Quantity: 1

Final Exam (30.00%), Quantity: 1

7. Create project reports including project closure reports and lessons learned according to industry standards.

Professionalism (10.00%), Quantity: 1

Final Exam (30.00%), Quantity: 1

Web-based Tools

This course may be using web-based services with data centres outside of Canada. Students may be expected to complete assessments
where information is transmitted outside of Canada. Students who do not wish to submit their information to other countries have the right to
opt-out. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor in the first week of term if they have any concerns. The alternative may
require the student to attend the campus testing centre at a designated time.

Notes

Academic integrity is expected and required of all Conestoga students. It is a student's responsibility to maintain compliance with
Conestoga's Academic Integrity Policy at all times.

Conestoga College is committed to providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

An Instructional Plan will be available at the beginning of the course and will be referred to in conjunction with this course outline.

Prepared By Behnam Rashidian

School Workforce Development, Continuing Education and Online Learning

Date 2023-03-06 © Conestoga ITAL

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