Project Management for Business

Aim

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with understanding and skills relating to project management principles, methodologies, tools and techniques that are used in business.

Learning outcomes and assessment

LO1 Understand project management principles

1.1 describe the background and principles of project management

1.2 appraise the viability of projects, developing success/failure criteria

1.3 explain the principles behind project management systems and procedures

1.4 explain the key elements involved in terminating projects and conducting postproject appraisals

LO2 Be able to manage a project’s human resources

2.1 identify the most appropriate organisational structure, roles and responsibilities of participants within a project

2.2 control and co-ordinate a project

2.3 assess project leadership requirements and qualities

2.4 plan and specify human resources and requirements for a project

LO3 Be able to apply project processes and procedures

3.1 prepare project plans and establish the project organisation

3.2 apply project scheduling, estimating and cost control techniques

3.3 analyse the methods used to measure project performance

3.4 explain project change control procedures evaluate the completed project.