Module at a glance
Welcome to the project management module!
Project Management is an online interactive module about management and organizing projects to ensure project success. These projects include what people traditionally consider “projects” such as work, school, and research. As you progress through the module, you will learn that projects are not limited to these three domains.
This module teaches important skills and techniques that can be applied to any type of project. In addition, many of these skills and techniques are transferable and applicable across domains and can benefit you beyond your post-secondary education.
In the module, you will practice important project management skills as well as apply them to your personal life and current projects through a series of lessons, interactive activities, and reflections. By the end of this module, you will have a better understanding of project management and have the skills and tools necessary to ensure a project’s success.
The module contains six sections with concepts that scaffold throughout its progression.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Apply commonly used approaches and tools for managing projects.
- Construct detailed plans towards a successful project.
- Demonstrate skills that will improve your employability and success in a workplace and life.
Module structure
1. Understanding project management
What is project management, what is the important terminology, and what are the different types of projects that may exist?
2. Project planning
What skills and tools are required to start planning a project? Includes an overview of goal-setting and creating a work breakdown structure.
3. Preparation and risk management
What meta-aspects of a project may impact its success? How are potential risks to your project’s success managed?
4. Project scheduling
How to expertly use time management tips and different scheduling methods for your project, including: Node diagrams and Gantt charts.
5. The project diary
What is a project diary and how is it maintained to keep track of on-going projects and plan for future projects?
6. Closing out a project
What meta-aspects of a project may impact its success? How are potential risks to your project’s success managed?
The skills and tools that you learn from this module are not just applicable to graduate school, but also every aspect of your life. Planning personal vacations, home repairs, and so forth can all incorporate aspects of project management.
This module contains a detailed overview of project management principles and may complement some skills you already employ to manage your projects!