be sure to access the exercise files that go with these tutorials.

Task

1. Work through the LinkedIn Learning course Project Management Foundations, sections 1 and 2.  Be sure to access the exercise files that go with these tutorials.   This will allow you to develop in depth understanding of project management and apply learning as you go.

Read Schwalbe Chapter 1, 2, and 3 in order to develop an understanding of the basics of project management.  Key concepts covered:

1. What is a project?
2. What is project management?
3. What are stakeholders?
4. How are projects selected?
5. What is a business case?
6. What is the difference between Project Management, Program Management, and Portfolio Management?
7. How are projects initiated?
8. What is a project charter for?
9. Develop a business case for your fictional project.  First: 
   1. Complete the LinkedIn Learning course, (Writing a Business Case) and ensure you save the certificate to upload below.
   2. Watch Play Video 
10. Investigate the Project Management field to learn more about your role as the project lead on your identified project
    1. (Top 10 Benefits of Project Management URL)
    2. (The Value of Project Management)
    3. Watch thePlay Video 
11. A project charter is a key document in project management – it formally authorizes a project, thus permitting a project management to begin using the resources set aside for the project.
    1. Watch the LinkedIn Learning video( Create a Project Charter) (there is no certificate – this is an excerpt of Project Management Foundations).

Assignment:

1. Upload the LinkedIn Learning certificate for Writing a Business Case. Instructions on how to get the certificate are in the News Forum.
2. Submit your idea for a fictional project that will be the basis for all of the remaining project deliverables this term.  I will assess it to determine how good it will fit in with this course. Do not propose research project, assessments, or anything whose sole deliverable is a paper.  Students often propose something they are passionate about or something near and dear to their heart.  They are not always good fits so do not be offended if I tell you an idea is not going to work.