INF3080 Project Management Tools

Advanced · 1 credit · BIT - Business, Admin, Finance and IT

Description: Students develop competence in using information management systems software, such as project management, schedules and planners for either personal or workplace applications.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to an appropriate computer work station, a storage medium, information management software and support materials.

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate the ability to use information management software
- 1.1 plan projects, including setting goals, time lines and determining resource needs by:
  - 1.1.1 organizing relevant data; e.g., building a house, putting on a play, building a multimedia presentation
  - 1.1.2 defining basic project information including identifying all key tasks, linking tasks (where appropriate) and assigning task duration
  - 1.1.3 organizing tasks into an outline and detailing each subtask including viewing different levels of task detail (e.g., expanding/collapsing), setting milestones and creating a base calendar
  - 1.1.4 creating resource lists including entering cost information, assigning resources and applying appropriate constraints
- 1.2 monitor projects, including time and resource management by:
  - 1.2.1 identifying critical issues
  - 1.2.2 resolving time restrictions
  - 1.2.3 resolving resource constraints
- 1.3 adjust project files, as appropriate, including;
  - 1.3.1 sort and filter data
- 1.4 prepare project reports
2 describe the features of the information management software used
- 2.1 demonstrate the information management tool to others
- 2.2 describe the capabilities of the tool
- 2.3 describe how a person or business can benefit from the use of the management tool
3 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 3.1 demonstrate good health and safety; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 3.2 employ practices that provide security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals