Maricopa Community Colleges  CIS184   19886-19925 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/10/85
CIS184 19886-19925 L+L 1 Credit(s) 1.70 Period(s)
Project Management Software
Utilization of Project Management software packages by managers and advanced business students to solve critical management planning tasks. Evaluation of management opportunities utilizing software packages to monitor project progress and resource allocation. Includes "what-if" analyses, and preparation of management reports. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor or department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CIS184   19886-19925 Project Management Software
1. Use project management software to plan and schedule a project. (I)
2. Monitor the progress of a project and track resource trends. (II)
3. Evaluate alternatives to see the impact of potential schedule changes on cost and project completion. (III)
4. Prepare required management reports. (IV)
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CIS184   19886-19925 Project Management Software
    I. Planning and scheduling
        A. Define tasks
        B. Determine sequence
        C. Allocate resources
      II. Monitoring progress
          A. Identify potential bottlenecks or opportunities
          B. Track resource and cost trends against the plan
        III. "What-if" analysis
            A. Evaluate project alternatives quickly
            B. Determine impact of potential changes
              1. Schedule
              2. Resources
              3. Costs
          IV. Reporting
              A. Organize key information in standard reports
              B. Prepare special crisis reports
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