PMC 036 - PM101: Methodology Overview
Registration Option: Open Enrollment
Total Course Hours: 15
Materials: Textbook/Textbook information provided at first class
Description
This course will introduce you to the two major methodologies utilized for managing projects- the predictive (traditional) approach and the agile approach. This overview will cover the terms and concepts of both approaches as well as giving a high level overview of how each methodology conducts projects. Having this broad understanding will provide participants with a clear understanding of the different ways projects can be accomplished. Participants will use hands on exercises and a course exam to demonstrate understanding as well as to compare the benefits of each methodology.
Prerequisites
This course has no prerequisites.
Objectives
- Provide an overview of the two major project management methodologies.
- Identify and define foundational concepts and terms used in predictive (traditional) project management.
- Review the major activities of predictive project management including creating a project charter and developing activities.
- Identify and define foundational concepts and terms used in agile project management.
- Review the different applications of agile project management.
- Review the major activities of scrum including creating user stories and supporting tasks.
- Demonstrate learning through the use of a course exam.