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Section 1: Introduction to Project Management (3 hours)

This section will provide students with a foundational understanding of project management,
focusing on the essential elements of projects, the role of the project manager, and the factors
that lead to project success. It also introduces key concepts from both PMBOK® 6th and
PMBOK® 7th editions.

Lecture 1: Welcome and Course Overview

Duration: 15 minutes

Topics:

 Course Introduction:
o Introduction to the instructor.
o Course objectives and learning outcomes.
o Overview of course structure: comparison between PMBOK® 6th and
PMBOK® 7th.
 Why Project Management Matters:
o The importance of project management in modern organizations.
o The benefits of mastering project management skills for career advancement.

Engagement:

 Video Introduction: Instructor introduces themselves and the value of project


management in real-world scenarios.
 Course Roadmap: A visual breakdown of what students will learn over the next 40
hours.
 Activity: Encourage students to write down their learning goals for the course and share
in the discussion forum.

Lecture 2: What is a Project? Understanding the Basics

Duration: 30 minutes

Topics:

 Definition of a Project:
o Characteristics of a project: temporary, unique, progressive elaboration.
o Contrast between projects and operations.
o Examples of projects in different industries (construction, IT, healthcare).
 PMBOK® 6th Edition vs. PMBOK® 7th Edition:
o How PMBOK® 6 defines projects and emphasizes process-based management.
o PMBOK® 7 focuses on principles and value delivery rather than processes.
 Types of Projects:
o Differences in scale and complexity: from small internal projects to large multi-
phase programs.
o Case study: Example of a small project (e.g., office relocation) vs. a large project
(e.g., software development).

Engagement:

 Interactive Diagram: A visual comparison of projects vs. operations.


 Practical Example: Case studies of a simple and complex project from different
industries.
 Activity: Ask students to think of a recent project they’ve worked on (in any capacity)
and write a brief description. Discuss what made it a "project" and not an ongoing
operation.

Lecture 3: The Role of a Project Manager

Duration: 45 minutes

Topics:

 Responsibilities of a Project Manager:


o Planning, executing, monitoring, and closing a project.
o Balancing scope, time, cost, and quality (the "quadruple constraint").
 Skills Required for a Project Manager:
o PMBOK® 6th Edition: Emphasizes hard skills like scheduling, budgeting, and
risk management.
o PMBOK® 7th Edition: Focuses more on soft skills like leadership,
communication, and stakeholder engagement.
 Leadership Styles in Project Management:
o Leadership vs. management.
o Different leadership styles: directive, supportive, coaching, and delegative.
o Adapting leadership style to project complexity and team dynamics.
 Case Study: How effective project managers adapt their style to project demands (e.g.,
managing a virtual team vs. a co-located team).

Engagement:

 Role Play Video: Present different leadership styles in action.


 Reflection: Students reflect on a project they’ve managed or participated in, identifying
which leadership style was used.
 Activity: Students are assigned a hypothetical project scenario and asked to describe the
leadership style they would adopt and why.

Lecture 4: Understanding Project Success Factors

Duration: 1 hour

Topics:

 Defining Project Success:


o Traditional view: Meeting scope, time, and cost constraints.
o Modern view: Meeting stakeholder expectations and delivering value (from
PMBOK® 7).
 Key Success Factors:
o Strong project leadership.
o Clear scope definition and stakeholder engagement.
o Effective communication strategies.
o Flexibility to adapt to changes in scope or requirements.
 Differences Between Success Criteria in PMBOK® 6th and PMBOK® 7th:
o PMBOK® 6 focuses on efficiency and outputs (i.e., completing the project on
time, within budget).
o PMBOK® 7 emphasizes outcomes and value creation (i.e., ensuring the project
delivers the expected benefits).
 Real-World Case Study: Example of a successful project (e.g., a construction project
that met all criteria) vs. an unsuccessful one (e.g., a software project that failed due to
poor communication).
 KPIs and Metrics for Measuring Success:
o Time, cost, and scope metrics (PMBOK® 6).
o Stakeholder satisfaction and value delivered (PMBOK® 7).

Engagement:

 Interactive Chart: Display the traditional project success triangle (scope, time, cost) vs.
a modern value-focused model.
 Group Discussion: Have students participate in an online discussion about what makes a
project "successful" in their experience.
 Activity: Students analyze a case study where a project failed and identify which success
factors were not met.

Summary of Section 1: Introduction to Project Management

Duration: 30 minutes
Topics:

 Key Takeaways:
o Overview of what was covered in the section.
o Recap of core concepts: what makes a project, the role of a project manager, and
factors leading to success.
 Comparing PMBOK® 6th and 7th Editions:
o Short summary comparing the process-driven approach of PMBOK® 6 with the
principles-based approach of PMBOK® 7.

Engagement:

 Quiz: A short quiz covering key concepts from Section 1 (15 minutes).
 Reflection: Encourage students to reflect on their learning so far and how they can apply
these principles to their projects (15 minutes).

Assignments and Supplementary Materials for Section 1


 Discussion Prompt: Ask students to post in the discussion forum about the most
challenging aspect of managing a project and how they overcame it.
 Reading Material: Links to external articles on modern project management challenges,
especially focusing on PMBOK® 7's shift to value-driven management.
 Downloadable Template: Project charter template for students to practice creating their
own project documents.

This 3-hour section includes a good balance of video lectures, interactive activities, case
studies, and quizzes to keep students engaged and apply the knowledge they've gained. Each
lecture is designed to build on the last, ensuring a deep understanding of the foundational
concepts of project management while introducing the key differences between PMBOK® 6th
and PMBOK® 7th Editions.

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