Description

Theory/Practice
4

Instructors

Alberto Pereira

Contents

P1. Know the main concepts of Project Management:
1. Project, program and portfolio management concepts
2. Differences between Products, Projects and Operations
3. Main organizational matrices
4. The scope, time and cost areas of the PMBOK Guide
 

P2. Carry out planning an integrated project:
1. Integrated planning of scope, time and cost based on a realistic statement
2. Optimizing calendar and resources
3. Presentation of project planning
4. Know the quality areas and risk
5. Use of support software
 

P3. Carry out project replanning:
1. Replanning the project based on realistic scenarios
2. Analysis of alternatives and impacts of replanning
3. Use of support software
 

P4. Presentation of a project status:
1. Know the communication area
2. Carrying out a project status report
3. Analysis of the current state considering project performance indicators
 

Learning Outcomes

This subject aims to provide students with the knowledge and ability to carry out the basic activities of project management. At the end of the course, students must demonstrate that they have acquired generic knowledge about Project Management, in its theoretical and practical aspects, in accordance with the international reference PMBOK Guide, and be able to carry out project planning and control tasks with Microsoft Project.
At the end of the curricular unit, the student should:
CO1. Understand the main concepts of Project Management, such as the differences between projects, programs, operations and products and the structures of Organizations and be able to use different models of project life cycle methodologies, recognizing their advantages and disadvantages.
CO2. Be able to use processes, methods and techniques for planning and controlling scope, time and cost and other areas of knowledge.
CO3. Use the main features of Microsoft Project or another alternative tool in project planning and control.
CO4. Develop communication techniques with stakeholders in a project context, knowing the main techniques and strategies available and the main moments of interaction.