Course outline
The course is divided into eight modules that you'll work your way through over the nine weeks of learning. Each module includes specific learning objectives, educational content across a range of media, activities to apply what you've learnt, plus a 'temperature check' survey to make sure you're getting what you need as a learner.
Module 1 – Introduction to project management, and project selection
How to start, select and close the right projects.
Module 2 – Defining and managing project scope
Review samples and gather requirements for a project scope statement.
Module 3 – Estimating and managing project costs
Estimate and manage project costs, using the Earned Value Management technique.
Module 4 – Developing a project schedule
Explore network diagrams, Gantt charts, and project management software.
Module 5 – Risk management and change management
Define and manage benefits and risks, using change management plans.
Module 6 – Team leadership and stakeholder engagement
Explore techniques to lead projects, teams and communicate with stakeholders, including effective engagement with iwi.
Module 7 – Procurement and contracts
Manage project quality, working with procurement and contracts.
Module 8 – Organisational project management maturity
Assess organisational project management maturity.
Assessments
- 7 Module quizzes = 25%
- 1 Learning portfolio = 75%
Build your portfolio across the learning period, with four key project management assessments:- Project selection and scope assessment = 14%
- Earned value management assessment = 10%
- Project planning and change assessment = 21%
- Organisational project management maturity assessment = 30%
Your course total grade is calculated based on the weighting of each assessment. To pass the course you need a course total of over 50 out of 100. You may attempt each assessment up to two times. You do not need a passing grade for every single assessment, but you do need to engage with/complete all assessments.
