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Project Management Software: Level I
Course: CIS124AA

First Term: 1999 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1 Credit(s)   1.7 Period(s)   1.49 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Utilization of project management software packages by managers and advanced business students to solve critical management planning tasks. Evaluation of management opportunities utilizing software packages to monitor project progress and resource allocation. Includes what-if analyses, and preparation of management reports



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Use project management software to plan and schedule a project. (I)
2. Monitor the progress of a project and track resource trends. (II)
3. Evaluate alternatives to see the impact of potential schedule changes on cost and project completion. (III)
4. Prepare required management reports. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Planning and scheduling
   A. Define tasks
   B. Determine sequence
   C. Allocate resources
II. Monitoring progress
   A. Identify potential bottlenecks or opportunities
   B. Track resource and cost trends against the plan
III. What-if analysis
   A. Evaluate project alternatives quickly
   B. Determine impact of potential changes
      1. Schedule
      2. Resources
      3. Costs
IV. Reporting
   A. Organize key information in standard reports
   B. Prepare special crisis reports
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/25/1999

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