MODULE: 81-23-C PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MODULE PURPOSE: To equip trainees with knowledge, skills and MODULE DURATION: 80 Hour CREDITS: 8.0
appropriate attitudes to Manage a Project
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES: On completion of this module the trainee will be able to:
On completion of the module, the trainees will be able to:
1. Describe the Project Planning and Management Process
2. Analyse Project organisation structure
3. Develop a Project Proposal
4. Plan a Project
5. Manage a Project
UNIT C23.1: DESCRIBING THE PROJECT PLANNING AND UNIT DURATION: 4 HOURS CREDIT: 4
MANAGEMENT PROCESS
SPECIFIC LEARNING LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
OUTCOMES CRITERIA METHODS
23.1.1 Explain concepts of Project Management Concepts of Project Text book, Modules
Assignment
in terms of; Management Written test and library
Explain concepts of
explained correctly Practical tests
Project Management o Management
o Programme Demonstration
Observation
o Planning
o Project Goals
o Project objectives
o Logical framework
o Project Deliverables
o Time bound
o Unique product or service
o Defined budget
o Unique Activities
o Complex activities
o Connected activities
o Goal
o According to specification
o Sequence of activities
23.1.2 Relate Project Management to General Project Management Text book, Modules
Assignment
Management in terms of; to General Written test and library
Relate Project
Management related Practical tests
Management to o Similarities
correctly Demonstration
General Management o Differences
Observation
23.1.3 Explain the role and significance of The role and Text book, Modules
Assignment
projects in development in terms of; significance of projects Written test and library
Explain the role and
in development Practical tests
significance of projects o Economic
explained correctly Demonstration
in development o Social
Observation
23.1.4 Identify the project stakeholders in terms The project Text book, Modules
Assignment
of; stakeholders identified Written test and library
Identify the project
correctly Practical tests
stakeholders o Project Donors
o Project Team Demonstration
Observation
o Project beneficiaries
o Implementing agency
23.1.5 Analyse the role of Project Managers in The role of Project Text book, Modules
Assignment
terms of; Managers analysed Written test and library
Analyse the role of
correctly Practical tests
Project Managers o Functions of a project manager
o Characteristics of a project Demonstration
manager Observation
o Role of a project manager
o Limitations of a project manager
UNIT B12.2: ANALYSING PROJECT ORGANISATION STRUCTURE UNIT DURATION: 12 HOURS CREDIT: 1.2
SPECIFIC LEARNING LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
OUTCOMES CRITERIA METHODS
LEARNING
OUTCOMMES
23.2.1 Analyse functional structure in terms of; Text book, Modules
Assignment
Analyse functional and library
o Definition Functional structure Written test
structure
analysed correctly Practical tests
o Advantages
Demonstration
o Disadvantages Observation
23.2.2 Analyse Project based structure in terms Project based Text book, Modules
Assignment
Analyse Project based of; structure analysed and library
Written test
structure correctly
o Definition Practical tests
Demonstration
o Advantages
Observation
o Disadvantages
23.2.3 Analyse Matrix Structure preparedness in Matrix Structure Text book, Modules
Assignment
Analyse Matrix terms of; analysed correctly and library
Written test
Structure
o Definition Practical tests
Demonstration
o Advantages
Observation
o Disadvantages
UNIT C23.3: DEVELOPING A PROJECT PROPOSAL UNIT DURATION: 16 HOURS CREDIT: 1.6
SPECIFICLEARNING LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
OUTCOMES CRITERIA METHODS
23.3.1 Analyse the importance of a project The importance of a Text book, Modules
Assignment
proposal in terms of; project proposal Written test and library
Analyse the
analysed correctly Practical tests
importance of a project o Fundraising
proposal o Communication tool with stake Demonstration
Observation
holders
o Blue print to project
implementation
23.3.2 Identify the characteristics of a good The characteristics of Text book, Modules
Assignment
Identify the project proposal in terms of; a good project and library
Written test
characteristics of a proposal identified Practical tests
good project proposal o Proposed activities clearly defined
correctly Demonstration
o Objectives in detail
Observation
o Collaboration demonstrated
o Budget in consistent
o Guidelines and regulation in
harmony
23.3.3 Outline the formant of a project proposal The formant of a Text book, Modules
Assignment
Outline the formant of in terms of; project proposal and library
Written test
a project proposal outlined correctly Practical tests
o Introduction
o Summary of needs and request for Demonstration
Observation
action
o Statement of work detailing the
scope and major deliverables
o Deliverable specifications/
requirements, features and tasks
o Responsibilities-vendor and
customer
o Project schedule
o Cost and payment schedule
o Type of contract
o Experience and staffing
o Evaluation criteria
UNIT C23.4: PLANNING A PROJECT UNIT DURATION: 16 HOURS CREDIT: 1.6
SPECIFIC LEARNING LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
OUTCOMES CRITERIA METHODS
23.4.1 Analyse the Project Cycle in terms of; The Project Cycle Text book, Modules
Assignment
Analyse the Project analysed correctly and library
o Definition of the project life cycle Written test
Cycle
o Identification Practical tests
o Planning Demonstration
Observation
o Implementation and monitoring
23.4.2 Analyse Project Parameters in terms of; Project Parameters Text book, Modules
Assignment
Analyse Project analysed correctly and library
o Project scope Written test
Parameters
o Project Cost Practical tests
o Project time Demonstration
Observation
o Project quality
o Project resources
23.4.3 Carry out project planning and scheduling Project planning and Text book, Modules
Assignment
Carry out project activities in terms of; scheduling activities and library
Written test
planning and carried out correctly
o Scheduling Practical tests
scheduling activities
Demonstration
o Work break down structure Observation
o Gantt Chart
o Milestone trend chart
o Network diagrams
o Project Evaluation and Review
Technique (PERT) chart
UNIT C23.5: MANAGING A PROJECT UNIT DURATION: 16 HOURS CREDIT: 1.6
SPECIFIC LEARNING LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT CONDITION
OUTCOME CRITERIA METHODS
23.5.1 Analyse the project scope in terms of; Analysing of the Text book, Modules
Assignment
project scope done and library
Analyse the project o Project scope process Written test
correctly
scope o Project Integration Practical tests
Demonstration
Observation
23.5.2 Apply concepts of Project Cost, Time and Concepts of Project Text book, Modules
Assignment
Quality Management Cost, Time and Quality Written test and library
Apply concepts of
Management applied Practical tests
Project Cost, Time and o Project Scope Processes
correctly Demonstration
Quality Management o Project Time control
Observation
o Project quality processes
23.5.3 Apply concepts of Project Risk Concepts of Project Text book, Modules
Assignment
Management in terms of; Risk Management and library
Apply concepts of Written test
applied correctly
Project Risk o Risk Management planning Practical tests
Management o Project risk identification Demonstration
Observation
o Project risk analysis
o Risk response plan
o Risk monitoring and control
23.5.4 Apply concepts of Project Communication Concepts of Project Text book, Modules
Assignment
Apply concepts of Management in terms of; Communication and library
Written test
Project Management applied
o Communication planning Practical tests
Communication correctly
o Information distribution Demonstration
Management
Observation
o Performance reporting
o Administrative closure
23.5.5 Apply concepts of Project Procurement Concepts of Project Text book, Modules
Assignment
Apply concepts of and Human Resource Management in Procurement and and library
Written test
Project Procurement terms of; Human Resource Practical tests
and Human Resource Management applied
o Project procurement process Demonstration
Management correctly Observation
o Project Human Resource Process
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1996.
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2003.
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and Technology, D-53170 Bonn, November, 1996.
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