Unit code: J/650/6851 :Project Management Planning

RQF level: 7

Aim

The unit’s aim is to explore the key aspects of project management through looking at the process of planning a project. Learners are given the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a project plan according to a brief taken by the learners. The topics include the selection and justification of a range of tools/techniques/methodologies required for professional planning, implementing projects, evaluating associated benefits/costs and managing risk and uncertainty. The challenges of project organisation structures and resource scheduling are also addressed.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:	Assessment Criteria Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:
1. Be able to evaluate a range of project management models and tools.	1.1 Analyse the characteristics of a range of project management models and tools. 1.2 Evaluate the advantages, disadvantages and relevance of a range of project management models and tools to a project.
2. Be able to manage the risks and uncertainties inherent in project management.	2.1 Analyse the risks and uncertainties inherent in project management. 2.2 Analyse the way in which the identified risks and uncertainties should best be managed or mitigated.
3. Be able to develop a project plan.	3.1 Develop a project plan that addresses stakeholder/client relationship management. 3.2 Develop a plan that includes SMART objectives, success criteria, resources, review milestones and realistic timescales. 3.3 Select project management techniques that are appropriate to the nature of the project. 3.4 Develop a project charter that is based on a project plan and which meets the project stakeholders’ requirements. 3.5 Produce a coherent and data-based presentation to the agreed standard. 3.6 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the plan and a project’s team performance.