Understand The Basics Of Project Management

• • Specific Outcome 1: Explain the nature of a project.

    • The characteristics of a project are explained with examples
    • Differences between project and non-project work are explained with examples of each
    • A basic project life cycle is explained with examples of possible phases
    • The reasons for undertaking projects are explained with practical examples
    • A range of types of projects and their complexity are explained in simple terms

    Specific Outcome 2: Explain the nature and application of project management

    • Project management is defined and its application is explained according to recognized published standards
    • The major project management processes are described and explained according to recognized best practice
    • The differences between project management and general management are explained with examples of each
    • The difference between project management processes and technical (end product related) processes is explained with examples of each
    • The difference between a project team member and the project manager is explained in accordance with role descriptions

    Specific Outcome 3: Explain the types of structures that are found in a project environment

    • The reasons for defining structures for a project is explained with examples
    • The concept of programme and project hierarchies is explained with an example
    • The purpose of decomposing a project into manageable components or parts is explained with practical examples
    • The concepts of breakdown structures for product, work and cost are explained in simple terms

• • Specific Outcome 4: Explain the application of organisation structures in a project environment.

    • The basic differences between a matrix and functional organisation structure are explained with examples of each
    • The project organisation structure is described and explained in a written format
    • The purpose and key responsibilities of two roles on a project are described in a written format
    • Stakeholders are explained with examples of at least six different stakeholders

    Specific Outcome 5: Explain the major processes and activities required to manage a project.

    • Key processes and activities that take place to manage a project are described from beginning to end
    • The supplementary management sub-processes and activities required to support the key processes and activities are briefly described with examples of each
    • The reasons for planning and controlling a project are explained with examples of the consequences of not planning and controlling

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