One of the outputs generated during the project planning process is the project management plan (PMP). The
PMP contains information about every aspect of the project, including descriptions of what the intended
purpose of the projects is, who will be working on it, how long it should take to complete, and how much it will
cost. While most people would agree that this is important information to have in a PMP for large, complex
projects that may take years to complete, do you think simple projects that can be executed in a short amount
of time need to have a PMP? Support your answer with references or examples
References for MOD 2 Q1
Text
• Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide). Newtown Square, Pa: Project Management Institute. (Chapter 2: The Environments in Which Projects
Operate, pages 37 to 47; Chapter 4: Section 4.2 – pages 82 to 89)
Articles
• Sabyasachi (2017) Understanding the Project Management Plan https://www.simplilearn.com/what-is-aproject-management-plan-article
• Moira Alexander (2015) Planning is key to project management success
https://www.cio.com/article/2932987/project-management/planning-is-key-to-project-managementsuccess.html
Video
• Develop Project Management Plan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2rQRSnwTBs
• How to Create a Project Plan in 5 Easy Steps - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHdKQ1rvri0
Websites:
• http://www.mypmps.net/en/mypmps/knowledgeareas/integration/develop-project-management-plan.html
• https://project-management.com/developing-the-project-management-plan/
Mod 3 Q1
Conduct research using the Internet and identify the type of software or management tools that you would
utilize to help with each of the major steps in developing the project plan. Summarize the software/suite
selected and identify its key capabilities, advantages and disadvantages.
Reference Mod3 q1
Text
• Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide . Newtown Square, Pa: Project Management Institute. (Chapter 3: The Role of the Project Manager,
Pages 51 to 68; Chapter 4: Section 4.3 – Pages 90 to 97)
Articles
• Cynthia Snyder Stackpole Direct and Manage Project Work Inputs and Outputs You Should Know for the
PMP Certification Exam
• http://www.dummies.com/careers/project-management/pmp-certification/direct-and-manage-project-workinputs-and-outputs-you-should-know-for-the-pmp-certification-exam/
• Rupen Sharma (2013) Project Execution Process Group: Put Your Plan to Work
http://www.brighthubpm.com/project-planning/1674-project-execution-putting-your-plan-to-work/
• National Research Council of the National Academies. (2005). Measuring performance and benchmarking
project management at the Department of Energy. Washington, DC: National Academies Press Retrieved at
https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/maprod/documents/performance_measures_final.pdf
Video
• Direct and manage project work process - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYaVv3Mvyq0
• Direct and Manage Project Execution - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofSbEZYSzyk
Websites:
• https://blog.masterofproject.com/direct-and-manage-project-work-process/
• http://www.mypmps.net/en/mypmps/knowledgeareas/integration/direct-manage-project-execution.html
Project documentation, scheduling, and planning are vital to the success of any project, but monitoring and
controlling determine how the plan is executed. As a project manager, what method will you use to monitor and
control risks? How can the results of risk management be used to gain further support for risk management in
your organization?
Reference: Mod Q1
Text:
• Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide). Newtown Square, Pa: Project Management Institute. (Chapter 4: Section 4.5 – Pages 105 to 112)
Articles:
• Pradip (2017) Processes Involved in Project Controlling and Monitoring: How to Control Overall Project
Status?
• https://www.simplilearn.com/project-controlling-and-monitoring-article
• Wheatcraft, L. (n.d.). Thinking ahead to verification and validation. Retrieved from
https://www.reqexperts.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/thinking-ahead-to-verification-and-validation.pdf
Videos:
• Monitor and Control Project Work - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmZTtzXToLY
• Monitor and Control Project Work - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiEOMUm0Vwg
Websites
• https://blog.masterofproject.com/monitor-and-control-project-work-process/
• https://www.greycampus.com/opencampus/project-management-professional/monitor-and-control-projectwork
Mod 6 Q1
Read this article (https://www.pm-primer.com/perform-integrated-change-control/). Summarize the difference
between “monitor and control project work” and “integrated change control.”
Describe a situation that illustrates to a layperson what integrated change control is and how it’s done. Be sure
to include your strategy for performing the integrated change control.
Your scenario does not have to be something strictly business related. You might find a scenario that applies in
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References Mod 6 Q1
Text:
• Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide). Newtown Square, Pa: Project Management Institute. (Chapter 4: Section 4.6 – Pages 113 to 120)
Article:
• Wanner, M. F. (2013). Integrated change management. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2013—
North America, New Orleans, LA. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.
Video:
• Perform Integrated Change Control - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8uAl8PjQ1k
Websites:
• https://blog.masterofproject.com/perform-integrated-change-control-process/
• http://www.cmguide.org/archives/1433
MOD 7 Q1
- What is the purpose of closing a project?
- Discuss why we "close" projects that have failed?
- What role does the Project Management Office (PMO) play in the Closing process?
Reference: Mod 7 Q1
text:
• Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide). Newtown Square, Pa: Project Management Institute. (Chapter 4: Section 4.7 – Pages 121 to 128)
Articles:
• Smith. E, Key Activity in Closing Out a Project http://smallbusiness.chron.com/key-activity-closing-out-project35457.html
• Brockmeier. A, The Benefits of Closing Projects - Beyond Lessons Learned
https://www.projecttimes.com/articles/the-benefits-of-closing-projects-beyond-lessons-learned.html
• Centers for Disease Control. (n.d.). CDC unified process checklist. Retrieved from
https://www2a.cdc.gov/cdcup/library/checklists/CDC_UP_Project_Close-Out_checklist.pdf
Video:
• The Closing Process of Project Management - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txmfkr1r1HA
Websites
o http://www.quickbase.com/blog/four-steps-you-must-take-when-closing-your-project
Mod 8 Q2
Please review the article “How to Define Project Success, and respond to the follow items:
a. Why can project success be defined by meeting the outcomes? Does this make sense? What is a
counterpoint to this belief?
b. What’s the value of meeting or exceeding quality standards relative to project success? Please discuss.