UMD: Project Management Principles

UMD: Project Management Principles

by The University of Maryland, College Park

Project Management Methodologies Course

Course Description

This comprehensive course on Project Management Methodologies is designed to equip learners with essential skills that are highly sought after in today's business world. The course provides a thorough overview of various project management approaches, including predictive, agile, and hybrid methodologies. It offers valuable insights into key concepts, methods, and roles in project management, enabling participants to effectively manage and track projects across diverse industries.

What Students Will Learn

  • A clear understanding of project management fundamentals
  • Insight into systems value delivery
  • Knowledge of different project roles and functions
  • Understanding of internal and external factors affecting projects
  • Integration of product management with project management
  • Various project management methodologies (predictive, agile, hybrid)
  • Agile principles and practices
  • Project tailoring techniques

Pre-requisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. It is designed as an introductory-level course suitable for beginners and those looking to enhance their project management skills.

Course Coverage

  • Introduction to project management and its importance
  • Systems value delivery concept
  • Project roles and functions
  • Internal and external factors impacting projects
  • Product management integration
  • Predictive, agile, and hybrid project management methodologies
  • Agile Manifesto, roles, meetings, and artifacts
  • Project tailoring principles and benefits

Who This Course Is For

  • Aspiring project managers
  • Professionals looking to enhance their project management skills
  • Individuals seeking to transition into project management roles
  • Team members who want to understand project management principles
  • Anyone interested in learning about different project management methodologies

Real-World Application of Skills

  • Improving coordination and efficiency within teams
  • Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
  • Enhancing organizational ability to meet deadlines and deliver products/services
  • Managing larger, more complex projects with precision
  • Fostering team collaboration and communication
  • Applying appropriate project management methodologies to different scenarios
  • Tailoring project approaches for optimal results
  • Preparing for further project management certifications, such as PMP®

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Project Management

  • Statistics on project management demand
  • Industries relying on project managers
  • PMBOK® Guide and project management standards

Week 2: Systems Value Delivery and Project Environment

  • Organizational viewpoint
  • Project roles and functions
  • Internal and external factors
  • Integration of product management

Week 3: Project Management Spectrum

  • Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid approaches
  • Factors influencing development approach selection

Week 4: Agile Principles and Practices

  • Agile Manifesto
  • Key roles in agile projects
  • Agile meetings and artifacts

Week 5: Project Tailoring

  • Definition and importance of tailoring
  • Value and key benefits of tailoring
  • Practical application of tailoring techniques

This course offers 10 contact hours recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI), contributing to the 35 hours required for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.

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