PROED 540 - Project Management Basics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand beginning to intermediate project management concepts and techniques that will greatly increase their odds of successfully managing projects. The course is organized according to the 5 process areas of initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout. Learn the detailed project initiation and planning steps that will set the stage for success before you begin a project. Also covered are: quality assurance to maintain high quality work products; communicating with your team and customers; staying on top of budgets, schedules, and scope issues; and a variety of checklists to review throughout the continuum of the five process areas. If students have project management questions or lessons learned resulting from their employment to date, they will be encouraged to discuss these issues during class to enhance their understanding of the course materials. This course provides 7 Professional Development units (PDU's). Check with your industry association for approval requirements. For additional courses related to this topic, please visit the Professional Education Certificate Programs page.