Overview

Welcome to the project management module!
Project Management is an online interactive module about management and organizing projects to ensure project success. These projects include what people traditionally consider “projects” such as work, school, and research but as learners progress through the module, they will learn that projects are not limited to these three domains.

This module teaches learners important skills and techniques that can be applied in any type of project. In addition, many of these skills and techniques are transferable and applicable across domains and can benefit students beyond their post-secondary education.

Learners will practice important project management skills as well as apply them to their personal life and current projects through a series of lessons, interactive activities, and reflections. By the end of this module, leaners will have a better understanding of project management and have the skills and tools necessary to ensure a project’s success.

The module contains six sections with concepts that scaffold throughout its progression. As such, it is advised that the concepts be completed in the order they are presented.

Structure of the module

Understanding project Management

Project Planning

Preparation and Rsk Management

Project Scheduling

The Project Diary

Closing Out a Project

The intend learning outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • 1

    Briefly learn what project management is, and the difficult types of projects that may exist.

  • 2

    Learn the skills and tools planning a project including an overview of goal-setting and creating a work breakdown.

  • 3

    Learn about the meta-aspects of a project that may impact its success as well as how to manage any potential risks to your project’s success.

  • 4

    Learn time management tips and different scheduling methods for your project including Node Diagrams and Grantt Charts.

  • 5

    Learn about what a project diary is and how to maintain one to keep track of ongoing projects and plan for future projects.

  • 5

    Learn how to close out a project and prepare for the next one including the importance of post-project reviews and evaluations.

The skills and tools that you learn from this module are not just applicable to graduate school, but also every aspect of your life. Planning personal vacations, home repairs, and so forth can all incorporate aspects of project management.

This module contains a detailed overview of project management principles and may complement some skills you already employ to manage your projects!