Learning Outcome 1

2.0: Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme 

(Pearson-Set Theme and Topic Release)  Unit 6: Student guide

2.1: Project management:

• What is project management and what does it involve?

• The key stages of project management. Project Charter etc

• The advantages of using project management and why it is important.

2.2: Initiation of the project and project planning phase:

• Scoping a project − defining objectives, scope, purpose and deliverables to be produced.
• Steps and documentation required in the initiation phase.

       Example of steps and docmentation required

• Developing the project plan, including planning for timescales and time management, cost, quality, change, risk and issues.
• The work breakdown structure.
• Use of Bar and Gantt Charts for effective planning.

Gantt chart: Figure 1

LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and time frames based on the chosen theme (case study)

• P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.

• P2 Produce a project management plan that covers, aim and deliverables, time, quality, communication, risk and resources. 

• P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to provide time frames and stages for completion.

• M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone schedule and project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project.

LO1 and LO2 

• D1 Critically evaluate the project management process and methods applied for gathering information and data collection