1. Understand the genesis of project management and its importance to improving the success of information technology projects.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of project management terms and techniques such as:
• The triple constraint of project management
• The project management knowledge areas and process groups
• The project life cycle
• Tools and techniques of project management such as:
 Project selection methods
 Work breakdown structures
 Network diagrams, critical path analysis, and critical chain scheduling
 Cost estimates
 Earned value management
 Motivation theory and team building
 Etc.
3. Apply project management concepts by working on a group project as project manager or active team member.
4. Use Microsoft Project 2019 and other software to help plan and manage a small project.
5. Appreciate the importance of good project management
A. Share examples of good and bad project management
B. Prepare a journal throughout the course for personal reflection
C. Use knowledge and skills developed in this class in other settings